Overview
Sarah Podwika, MD, is an OB-GYN who specializes in caring for patients with gynecologic cancers, including uterine, ovarian, cervical, vulvar and vaginal. She performs surgeries and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of oncologists and radiation oncologists to provide comprehensive treatment.|A caring and compassionate provider, Dr. Podwika finds joy in getting to know her patients and helping them through their cancer journey. “It is an honor to be part of their care team,” she shares. “While a cancer diagnosis is never easy, I'm optimistic about the advancements in treatments and options available to our patients.”|Dr. Podwika earned her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Throughout her academic career, she received numerous grants and scholarships, such as the Peyton T. Taylor Endowed Research Scholarship for innovative research strategies. She was also recognized for her excellence in teaching, teamwork and patient care with multiple awards.|Committed to advancing the field of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Podwika's research interests include cervical cancer testing and healthcare reimbursement for gynecologic procedures. She has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications and has volunteered and conducted research in countries like Rwanda, Tanzania, and Guatemala.|Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Podwika worked as a certified public accountant. When she's not attending to her hospital duties, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children. She is excited to be back in central Pennsylvania, where she was raised.
Dr. Podwika is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Hysterectomy, and Tubal Ligation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Endometrial Cancer.
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Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
255 Route 220 Highway, Muncy, PA 17756
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
UPMC Gynecologic Oncology
Joshua Kesterson, MD, is a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist and medical director of the gynecologic oncology program at UPMC in Central Pa. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri and completed his residency in obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at the University of Louisville, followed by his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kesterson’s clinical interests include gynecologic oncology such as ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer, immunotherapy, and HPV, and his research interests include quality improvement, ovarian cancer, and endometrial carcinoma. He is a member of the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists, the Foundation for Women’s Cancer, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Kesterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
Geisinger Medical Center - Gynecology Oncology
Dr. Purinton is a gynecologic oncologist, or a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers that are located on women’s reproductive organs, like ovarian cancer. He serves as the chief of gynecologic oncology.|Dr. Purinton’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery techniques, which allow for quicker recovery time in the treatment of cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the female reproductive system; new chemotherapeutic protocols and targeted therapeutics in treating gynecologic cancers; ovarian cancer screening for early detection; improving quality of life for women with gynecologic cancers; and molecular profiling to lessen the chance of recurrence of gynecologic cancers.|Dr. Purinton earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Purinton also holds a doctor of philosophy degree in physiology. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in general obstetrics and gynecology and in gynecologic oncology.|When he’s not at work, Dr. Purinton enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter at their home in Lewisburg.|Video: more from Dr. Scott Purinton, M.D., PhD. Dr. Purinton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, and Cervical Cancer.
UPMC Gynecologic Oncology
John T. Comerci, MD, is a surgical oncologist, director of Gynecologic Oncology at UPMC Passavant Hospital, and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His expertise is in robotic surgery and the diagnosis and management of diseases of the female reproductive organs, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancers. His research interests include photodynamic therapy in the treatment of cervical and ovarian cancer. Dr. Comerci is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endometrial Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Vulvectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical CancerDr. Podwika isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Podwika isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Gestational Trophoblastic DiseaseDr. Podwika isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.
- HysterectomyDr. Podwika isExperienced. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- Salpingo-OophorectomyDr. Podwika isExperienced. Learn about Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Podwika isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.