Overview
Edward Chu is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 125 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Vaginal Cancer.
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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.
2 Clinical Trials
UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Sukumvanich is a specialized surgeon and gynecologic oncologist, specializing in the treatment of gynecologic and breast cancers. He serves as an assistant professor in the School of Medicine, and his research centers on the genetic causes of ovarian and breast cancers, and also cancer informatics (the science of analyzing large amounts of information). Dr. Sukumvanich is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology
Sarah Taylor, MD, specializes in gynecologic oncology and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Melanoma, and Endometrial Cancer.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Women's Health
Robert P. Edwards, MD, is the Chair of Ob/Gyn/RS at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Edwards is co-leader of the UPMC Gynecologic Cancer Program, and a professor of medicine in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Edwards specializes in all aspects of gynecologic oncology, and has a particular interest in intraperitoneal chemotherapy. and immunotherapty. Dr. Edwards is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as gynecologic oncology. He received an undergraduate degree at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa., and received a medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Edwards completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Edwards is a member of professional organizations including the University of Pittsburgh Physicians Board of Directors, American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Association for Cancer Research, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society. Dr. Edwards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vaginal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Tubal Ligation.
Areas of Expertise
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- Colorectal CancerDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Ataxia-TelangiectasiaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Telangiectasia.
- Breast CancerDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Liver CancerDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.


