Robert E. Bristow
Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Robert E. Bristow is a board-certified UCI Health gynecologic oncologist and nationally recognized leader in ovarian cancer surgery and the treatment of endometrial and other gynecologic cancers.Bristow, who is chair of the UCI School of Medicine's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, also holds the Philip J. DiSaia endowed chair in gynecologic oncology. He was awarded the 2022 Innovation Award by the Society for Gynecologic Oncology for his impact on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers.He earned his medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at USC in Los Angeles, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Next, he completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md., and a fellowship gynecologic oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles.He also holds a masters in business administration from Johns Hopkins University, where he served on the medical school's faculty in oncology, gynecology and obstetrics for 12 years before joining UCI Health and the UCI School of Medicine as chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in 2010.Bristow's research interests include healthcare outcomes and disparities in care for women with cancer of the ovary and endometrium. He is the author or co-author of more than 175 peer-reviewed research articles published in major journals, including theAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Gynecologic Oncologyand theInternational Journal of Gynecologic Cancer. He also is co-author of leading textbooks on surgery for ovarian and other gynecologic cancers.

Dr. Bristow is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Bristow is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 124 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

Keck School Of Medicine Of USC|USC School Of Medicine

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hospital - GME -

Specialties

Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology

Fellowships

UCLA Medical Center - OB/GYN -
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Gynecologic Oncology
UCLA/Cedars Sinai Medical Center -
UCLA Medical Center - Gynecologic Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center
Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Innovation Award
2022 — Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2019
2022
America's Top Doctors (Gynecologic Cancer
Ovarian Cancer)
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.
2012
Best Doctors in America® — Obstetrics and Gynecology
2011-2013
2015
2016

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Locations

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health - Laguna Hills Multispecialty
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

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What conditions does Dr. Robert E. Bristow specialize in?

While Dr. Robert E. Bristow is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Robert E. Bristow participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Robert E. Bristow has published 124 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ovarian Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Robert E. Bristow'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. Robert E. Bristow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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