Expertise in
16
conditions

Dr. Michael Mchale

Oncology
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
16
conditions
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Michael Mchale is an Oncologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Mchale is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles and participating in 15 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

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.

15 Clinical Trials

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: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: GEN-1, Carboplatin, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 1/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: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Two-arm, Randomized, Non-comparative, Phase 2 Trial of AGEN2034 (Anti-PD-1) as a Monotherapy or Combination Therapy With AGEN1884 (Anti- CTLA4) or With Placebo in Women With Recurrent Cervical Cancer (Second Line) - RaPiDS
A Two-arm, Randomized, Non-comparative, Phase 2 Trial of AGEN2034 (Anti-PD-1) as a Monotherapy or Combination Therapy With AGEN1884 (Anti- CTLA4) or With Placebo in Women With Recurrent Cervical Cancer (Second Line) - RaPiDS
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: AGEN-2034 PD-1 Antibody, AGEN-1884 CTLA4 Antibody
Study Phase: Phase 2
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: March 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cediranib Maleate, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cediranib, Cediranib Maleate, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation and Cohort Expansion Study of TSR-042, an Anti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody, in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
A Phase 1 Dose Escalation and Cohort Expansion Study of TSR-042, an Anti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibody, in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Dostarlimab
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase II Randomized Trial of Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Phase II Randomized Trial of Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Patients With Persistent or Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
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
Comparative Analysis of CA-IX, p16, Proliferative Markers, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in the Diagnosis of Significant Cervical Lesions in Patients With a Cytologic Diagnosis of Atypical Glandular Cells (AGC)
Comparative Analysis of CA-IX, p16, Proliferative Markers, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in the Diagnosis of Significant Cervical Lesions in Patients With a Cytologic Diagnosis of Atypical Glandular Cells (AGC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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63 Total Publications

Ovarian Tumor FAK Inhibition Releases Omega-3 Fatty Acids Stimulating GATA6 Peritoneal Macrophage CXCL13 Production Enhancing Immunotherapy.
Ovarian Tumor FAK Inhibition Releases Omega-3 Fatty Acids Stimulating GATA6 Peritoneal Macrophage CXCL13 Production Enhancing Immunotherapy.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: September 26, 2025
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Is Dr. Michael Mchale a top-rated expert for Endometrial Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Mchale 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. Michael Mchale specialize in?

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

Does Dr. Michael Mchale participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael Mchale has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endometrial Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Mchale'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. Michael Mchale accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-6275 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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