Advanced in Hysterectomy

Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye

Gynecologic Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
300 Halket St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Advanced in Hysterectomy
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
300 Halket St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Alexander Olawaiye is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Olawaiye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hysterectomy. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Vulvectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 132 peer reviewed articles and participating in 25 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 15 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Hysterectomy.

Specialties
Gynecologic Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Somerset
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Gateway Health Plan
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
2918 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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.

25 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Radiation, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Letrozole, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I/II Study Evaluating the Dosing, Safety, Efficacy, and Biological Activity of Intraperitoneal IMNN-001 (IL-12 Plasmid Formulated With PEG-PEI-Cholesterol Lipopolymer) Administered in Combination With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NACT) in Patients Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase I/II Study Evaluating the Dosing, Safety, Efficacy, and Biological Activity of Intraperitoneal IMNN-001 (IL-12 Plasmid Formulated With PEG-PEI-Cholesterol Lipopolymer) Administered in Combination With Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy (NACT) in Patients Newly Diagnosed With Advanced Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: GEN-1, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 3 Comparison of Platinum-based Therapy With TSR-042 and Niraparib Versus Standard of Care Platinum-based Therapy as First-line Treatment of Stage III or IV Nonmucinous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized, Double-blind, Phase 3 Comparison of Platinum-based Therapy With TSR-042 and Niraparib Versus Standard of Care Platinum-based Therapy as First-line Treatment of Stage III or IV Nonmucinous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Niraparib, Dostarlimab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Basket Study of Tucatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab in Subjects With Previously Treated, Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors Driven by HER2 Alterations
A Phase 2 Basket Study of Tucatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab in Subjects With Previously Treated, Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors Driven by HER2 Alterations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tucatinib, Trastuzumab, Fulvestrant
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Triplet Therapy (A PD-L1 Inhibitor Durvalumab (MEDI4736) in Combination With Olaparib and Cediranib) Compared to Olaparib and Cediranib or Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Cediranib or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Cancer Who Have Received Prior Bevacizumab
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Triplet Therapy (A PD-L1 Inhibitor Durvalumab (MEDI4736) in Combination With Olaparib and Cediranib) Compared to Olaparib and Cediranib or Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Cediranib or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Cancer Who Have Received Prior Bevacizumab
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cediranib Maleate, Durvalumab, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin Alone or in Combination With Intravenous Triapine in Women With Newly Diagnosed Bulky Stage IB2, Stage II, IIIB, or IVA Cancer of the Uterine Cervix or Stage II-IVA Vaginal Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin Alone or in Combination With Intravenous Triapine in Women With Newly Diagnosed Bulky Stage IB2, Stage II, IIIB, or IVA Cancer of the Uterine Cervix or Stage II-IVA Vaginal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Triapine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cediranib Maleate, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
Anti PD-L1 (Atezolizumab) as an Immune Primer and Concurrently With Extended Field Chemoradiotherapy for Node Positive Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Anti PD-L1 (Atezolizumab) as an Immune Primer and Concurrently With Extended Field Chemoradiotherapy for Node Positive Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 12, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase II Trial Comparing Gemcitabine Monotherapy to Gemcitabine in Combination With AZD 1775 (MK 1775) in Women With Recurrent, Platinum Resistant Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase II Trial Comparing Gemcitabine Monotherapy to Gemcitabine in Combination With AZD 1775 (MK 1775) in Women With Recurrent, Platinum Resistant Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Gemcitabine hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Olaparib Versus Olaparib Plus Tremelimumab in Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Olaparib Versus Olaparib Plus Tremelimumab in Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Olaparib, Tremelimumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Study of Olaparib and Cediranib for the Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
A Phase 2 Study of Olaparib and Cediranib for the Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Cediranib maleate, Olaparib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase 2 Study of M6620 (VX-970) in Combination With Gemcitabine Versus Gemcitabine Alone in Subjects With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian or Primary Peritoneal Fallopian Tube Cancer
Phase 2 Study of M6620 (VX-970) in Combination With Gemcitabine Versus Gemcitabine Alone in Subjects With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Ovarian or Primary Peritoneal Fallopian Tube Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib in Combination With Nivolumab in Advanced, Recurrent Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib in Combination With Nivolumab in Advanced, Recurrent Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib S-malate, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I/II Study of Ruxolitinib With Front-Line Neoadjuvant and Post-Surgical Therapy in Patients With Advanced Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase I/II Study of Ruxolitinib With Front-Line Neoadjuvant and Post-Surgical Therapy in Patients With Advanced Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Ruxolitinib phosphate
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
ENGOT-ov50 / GOG-3029 / INNOVATE-3: Pivotal, Randomized, Open-label Study of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields, 200kHz) Concomitant With Weekly Paclitaxel for the Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
ENGOT-ov50 / GOG-3029 / INNOVATE-3: Pivotal, Randomized, Open-label Study of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields, 200kHz) Concomitant With Weekly Paclitaxel for the Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 29, 2024
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Drug: Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Pulse Actinomycin-D Versus Multi-day Methotrexate for the Treatment of Low-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Pulse Actinomycin-D Versus Multi-day Methotrexate for the Treatment of Low-Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 12, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Dactinomycin, Leucovorin Calcium, Methotrexate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2, Single Arm, Two Period Study of Sodium Cridanimod in Conjunction With Progestin Therapy in Patients With Endometrial Carcinoma
A Phase 2, Single Arm, Two Period Study of Sodium Cridanimod in Conjunction With Progestin Therapy in Patients With Endometrial Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Evaluation of Copanlisib (BAY 80-6946), a Selective Inhibitor of PI3KCA, in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma Harboring PIK3CA Hotspot Mutations
A Phase II Evaluation of Copanlisib (BAY 80-6946), a Selective Inhibitor of PI3KCA, in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma Harboring PIK3CA Hotspot Mutations
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 15, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Copanlisib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Surgical Window Pilot Investigation of the Relationship of Short Term Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (NSC #26386) Compared to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Plus Entinostat (NSC #706995) on the Morphologic, Biochemical, and Molecular Changes in Primary Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Corpus
A Randomized Surgical Window Pilot Investigation of the Relationship of Short Term Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (NSC #26386) Compared to Medroxyprogesterone Acetate Plus Entinostat (NSC #706995) on the Morphologic, Biochemical, and Molecular Changes in Primary Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma of the Uterine Corpus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 16, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Metformin (NSC#91485) Versus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Placebo as Initial Therapy for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB, or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Metformin (NSC#91485) Versus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Placebo as Initial Therapy for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB, or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: September 30, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Metformin hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
FORWARD I: A Randomized, Open Label Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853) Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Women With Folate Receptor Alpha Positive Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer or Fallopian Tube Cancer
FORWARD I: A Randomized, Open Label Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853) Versus Investigator's Choice of Chemotherapy in Women With Folate Receptor Alpha Positive Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cancer or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 14, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Sodium Cridanimod in Conjunction With Progestin Therapy in Patients With Progesterone Receptor Negative Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Carcinoma
A Phase II Study of Sodium Cridanimod in Conjunction With Progestin Therapy in Patients With Progesterone Receptor Negative Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: January 24, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Sodium Cridanimod
Study Phase: Phase 2
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131 Total Publications

Beyond BRCA deficiency: Clinical and molecular predictors of survival in patients with BRCA-deficient tubo-ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma.
Beyond BRCA deficiency: Clinical and molecular predictors of survival in patients with BRCA-deficient tubo-ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma.
Journal: Research square
Published: November 19, 2025
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