
Overview
Dr. Uppal is a board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and Division Chief for the Gynecology Oncology service at the University of Michigan. He is also the Director of Gynecologic Oncology Initiatives at the Michigan Oncology Quality Consortium (MOQC) - a statewide quality improvement network. Dr. Uppal received his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, India. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and a fellowship in Gynecology Oncology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. He joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 2014. Dr. Uppal also holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of the Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business.Dr. Uppal has been in clinical practice for over ten years and is involved in many Quality Improvement Projects in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, nationally and across Michigan. Widely acknowledged as a thought leader in Gynecology Oncology and quality-of-care, he has authored over 75 peer-reviewed manuscripts and instituted changes in the health system to improve outcomes after surgery, reduce the cost of care and implemented patient-centered care delivery systems.
Dr. Uppal is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.
Dr. Uppal is board certified in Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance1, Level 1, Brighton, MI 48116
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Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Francis Worden received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he worked as a registered pharmacist at a large community hospital in Indianapolis. In 1997, Dr. Worden completed a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at the Detroit Medical Center and finished a medical oncology/hematology fellowship at the University of Michigan. In July 2000, Dr. Worden joined the faculty at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where he is currently working as a clinical investigator with both the multidisciplinary head and neck oncology team and the multidisciplinary lung cancer team. Dr. Worden's research interests include organ preservation in head and neck cancer and endocrine oncology. He is the Nancy Wigginton Oncology Research Professor of Thyroid Cancer. Avid competitive swimmer ; cyclist and runner. Dr. Worden is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Worden is board certified in Medical Oncology.
Rogel Cancer Center
Scott Schuetze is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Schuetze is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liposarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Angiosarcoma, and Myxoid Liposarcoma.
Rogel Cancer Center
Dr. Vaishampayan is the Director of the Phase I program at the Rogel Cancer Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI. Dr. Vaishampayan is a Professor of Internal Medicine and her research is primarily in translational drug development and early phase clinical trials in cancer with a focus on genitourinary malignancies. She has initiated, obtained funding for, and conducted and published many investigator initiated trials with embedded biomarkers and established multidisciplinary collaboration. She has served as site PI of the UO-1 Early Therapeutics Research Grant at Wayne State University. She was also the chair of the solid tumor division of oncology at WSU. She has completed formal leadership traning course and is Fellow of the Advisory Board (FAB). She is the appointed chair of the Advanced Renal committee of SWOG and a member of the Renal task force of the NCI. She is a board member of the Michigan Society of Hematology/Oncology (MSHO) and organizes annual board review course. Additionally, she has served as track leader for the ASCO education committee GU non prostate (Renal and bladder cancer) track. Dr. Vaishampayan attended Wayne State University for her residency and fellowship completion and attended medical school at Byramjee Jeejeebhoy in Pune, India and completed a higher secondary certificate in the field of science at Fergusson College in Pune, India.In her free time, Dr. Vaishampayan enjoys reading, dance, music and travel. Travel, reading (mysteries preferred), follows football. Dr. Vaishampayan is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Vaishampayan is board certified in Medical Oncology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shitanshu Uppal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shitanshu Uppal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shitanshu Uppal by calling their office at 734-647-8902. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shitanshu Uppal a top-rated expert for Hysterectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shitanshu Uppal is classified as an Elite expert for Hysterectomy, 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. Shitanshu Uppal specialize in?
While Dr. Shitanshu Uppal is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Hysterectomy, Ovarian Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Shitanshu Uppal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shitanshu Uppal has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hysterectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Shitanshu Uppal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shitanshu Uppal accept my insurance?
Dr. Shitanshu Uppal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-647-8902 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- HysterectomyDr. Uppal isElite. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Uppal isElite. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
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- Cervical CancerDr. Uppal isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Uppal isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Uppal isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Uppal isDistinguished. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the CervixDr. Uppal isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Uppal isDistinguished. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
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- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Uppal isAdvanced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Uppal isAdvanced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Uppal isAdvanced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Uppal isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
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- AngiomyomaDr. Uppal isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Uppal isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- EmphysemaDr. Uppal isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndometriosisDr. Uppal isExperienced. Learn about Endometriosis.
- EndometritisDr. Uppal isExperienced. Learn about Endometritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Uppal isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.


