Alexander B. Olawaiye
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
2918 6th Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 

Overview

Alexander Olawaiye, MD, is a professor of gynecologic oncology at the University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. He specializes in gynecologic malignancies, as well as endometrial, ovarian, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.Dr. Olawaiye is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as gynecologic oncology. He completed an undergraduate degree at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and received a medical degree from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in London, UK. Dr. Olawaiye completed a residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, and a gynecologic oncology fellowship at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Olawaiye is a member of professional organizations such as the Society for Gynecologic Oncologists, American Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Joint Committee on Cancer. He maintains a research interest in translational and clinical research for endometrial, ovarian, cervical, and vulvar cancers.

Dr. Olawaiye is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Vulvectomy.

Dr. Olawaiye is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles and participating in 25 clinical trials. Dr. Olawaiye is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine

Residency

University College London

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Somerset

Languages Spoken

English
Yoruba

Gender

Male

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Medicaid
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PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Locations

UPMC Gynecologic Oncology
2918 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Other Locations
UPMC Gynecologic Oncology
152 Zeman Drive, Suite 201, Ebensburg, PA 15931

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 II Randomized Trial of Olaparib Versus Olaparib Plus Tremelimumab in Platinum-Sensitive Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib in Combination With Nivolumab in Advanced, Recurrent Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
A Phase 2 Study of Olaparib and Cediranib for the Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
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Is Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye a top-rated expert for Endometrial Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye is classified as an Elite expert for Endometrial Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Cervical Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye has published 131 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endometrial Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Alexander B. Olawaiye accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6851 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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