DavidMKushnerMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Madison, WI

Gynecologic Oncology

Physician

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Office
600 Highland Ave
H4-664A
Madison, WI 53792
Phone+1 608-265-1700

Fax+1 608-266-6020
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Education & Training

Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2001
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1994 - 1998
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 1994 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2001 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1998 - 2006
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Clinical Trials

Preservation of Ovarian Function Via LOT in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix Start of enrollment: 2002 Sep 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Laparoscopic Sentinel Lymph Node Localization in Operable Cervix Cancer Start of enrollment: 2003 Oct 01
Completed
Disseminated Endometrial Cancer Cells During Sonohysterography Start of enrollment: 2004 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Weekly Carboplatin/Docetaxel for Recurrent Ovarian/Peritoneal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2002 Aug 01
Completed
Phase 2
Cytologic Analysis of Distention Media as a Screening Test for Endometrial Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Recurrent Endometrial Cancer Start of enrollment: 2008 Feb 25
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2
Sexual Functioning in Endometrial Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 Oct 01
Completed
Carboplatin, Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine Hydrochloride With or Without Bevacizumab After Surgery in Treating Patients With Recurrent Ovarian, Epithelial, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer Start of enrollment: 2007 Dec 06
Active, not recruiting
Phase 3
Diet and Physical Activity Change or Usual Care in Improving Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Previously Treated Stage II, III, or IV Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 18
Recruiting
Phase 3
Elesclomol Sodium and Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Persistent Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 13
Completed
Phase 2
Lymphedema After Surgery in Patients With Endometrial Cancer, Cervical Cancer, or Vulvar Cancer Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 01
Unknown status
Not Applicable
Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Bevacizumab, and Veliparib in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage II-IV Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer Start of enrollment: 2009 Oct 28
Completed
Phase 1
Evaluation of The Vaginal Renewal™ Program in Gynecologic Cancer Patients Experiencing Sexual Dysfunction Start of enrollment: 2011 Aug 01
Terminated
Phase 2
Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks for Patients Undergoing Robotic Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Start of enrollment: 2011 Sep 01
Completed
Phase 2
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride in Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Recurrent Ovarian Epithelial Cancer, Primary Peritoneal Cavity Cancer, or Fallopian Tube Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 01
Withdrawn
Phase 3
Scripted Sexual Health Informational Intervention in Improving Sexual Function in Patients With Gynecologic Cancer Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

MILACC study: could undetected lymph node micrometastases have impacted recurrence rate in the LACC trial?
Roni Nitecki, Pavel Dundr, Kristyna Nemejcova, Reitan Ribeiro, Mariano Tamura Vieira Gomes, Ronaldo Luis Schmidt, Lucio Bedoya, David Ortiz Isla, Rene Pareja, Gabriel ...> ;International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 2023 Nov 6
2 citations
Patient reported improvement in sexual health outcomes following care in a sexual health clinic for women with cancer.
Joanne K Rash, Lori A Seaborne, Megan Peterson, David M Kushner, Janelle N Sobecki> ;Supportive Care in Cancer. 2023 Feb 16
3 citations
SGO and the elephant that is still in the room: Wellness, burnout and gynecologic oncology.
B A Davidson, T B Turner, K H Kim, I Cass, L Calat, G McGwin, D M Kushner> ;Gynecologic Oncology. 2022 Nov 1
2 citations
Obesity and "obesity-related" cancers: are there body mass index cut-points?
Jacqueline A Murtha, Natalie Liu, Jen Birstler, Bret M Hanlon, Manasa Venkatesh, Lawrence P Hanrahan, Tudor Borza, David M Kushner, Luke M Funk> ;International Journal of Obesity. 2022 Oct 1
1 citations
When we open and close: Postoperative outcomes after aborted primary cytoreduction for ovarian cancer.
Connor C Wang, Matthew K Wagar, Amy Godecker, Ahmed Al-Niaimi, David M Kushner> ;Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2022 Jun 1
Prominent decidualization following progestin treatment for endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma as a mimic of large residual tumor: A cautionary tale
Yang Hu, Ahmed Al-Niaimi, Alain Cagaanan, Elizabeth A. Sadowski, David M. Kushner, Paul Weisman, Stephanie M. McGregor> ;Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2021 Mar 16
5 citations
Development, Implementation, and Patient Perspectives of the Women's Integrative Sexual Health Program: A Program Designed to Address the Sexual Side Effects of Cancer...
Lori A. Seaborne, Megan Peterson, David M. Kushner, Janelle N. Sobecki, Joanne K. Rash> ;Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology. 2021 Jan 1
1 citations
Benign ovarian thecoma with markedly elevated serum inhibin B levels mimicking adult granulosa cell tumor.
Erica Carballo, Kaley M Gyorfi, Aleksandar K. Stanic, Paul Weisman, Christopher Flynn, David M. Kushner> ;Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2020 Oct 24
4 citations
The Society of Gynecologic Oncology wellness curriculum pilot: A groundbreaking initiative for fellowship training
T.B. Turner, David M. Kushner, Abigail Ford Winkel, Gerald McGwin, Stephanie V. Blank, Jeffery M. Fowler, Kenneth H. Kim, Sgo Wellness Taskforce> ;Gynecologic Oncology. 2019 Jun 1
1 citations
Renin-Secreting Ovarian Adult Granulosa Cell Tumor in a Patient With New-Onset Hypertension and Hypokalemia
Rowan Karaman, Jin Xu, Ross F. Harrison, David M. Kushner, Paul Weisman, Yoram Shenker> ;AACE Clinical Case Reports. 2019 Mar 1
Cancer overturned: Endometrioma mimicking granulosa cell tumor and the importance of FOXL2 analysis.
Emily R Rosen, David M. Kushner, Aparna M Mahajan, Cara R. King> ;Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2019 Feb 1
4 citations
Using simple radiologic measurements to anticipate surgical challenge in endometrial cancer: a prospective study
Ross F. Harrison, Jeremiah E Mcnamara, Claire B Beaumont, Elizabeth A. Sadowski, Rick Chappell, Mian M.K. Shahzad, Ryan J. Spencer, Ahmed Al-Niaimi, Lisa Barroilhet, S...> ;International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 2019 Jan 1
6 citations
Abuse, cancer and sexual dysfunction in women: A potentially vicious cycle.
B.F. Lees, Taylor P. Stewart, Joanne K. Rash, Shirley R. Baron, Stacy Tessler Lindau, David M. Kushner> ;Gynecologic Oncology. 2018 Jul 1
4 citations
Preoperative obstructive sleep apnea screening in gynecologic oncology patients
Ross F. Harrison, Erin E. Medlin, Chase B. Petersen, Stephen L. Rose, Ellen M. Hartenbach, David M. Kushner, Ryan J. Spencer, Laurel W. Rice, Ahmed Al-Niaimi> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018 Aug 1
43 citations
Surgical outcomes among elderly women with endometrial cancer treated by laparoscopic hysterectomy: a NRG/Gynecologic Oncology Group study
E. Bishop, James J. Java, Kathleen N. Moore, Nick M. Spirtos, Michael L. Pearl, Oliver Zivanovic, David M. Kushner, Floor J. Backes, Chad A. Hamilton, Melissa A. Gelle...> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018 Jan 1
160 citations
Interventions to Address Sexual Problems in People With Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Adaptation of Cancer Care Ontario Gui...
Jeanne Carter, Christina Lacchetti, Barbara L. Andersen, Debra L. Barton, Sage Bolte, Shari Damast, Michael A. Diefenbach, Katherine DuHamel, Judith Florendo, Patricia...> ;Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2017 Dec 11
26 citations
Stress and burnout among gynecologic oncologists: A Society of Gynecologic Oncology Evidence-based Review and Recommendations.
Ilana Cass, Linda R. Duska, Stephanie V. Blank, Georgina Cheng, Nefertiti C. duPont, Peter J. Frederick, Emily K. Hill, Carolyn M. Matthews, Tarah L. Pua, Kellie S. Ra...> ;Gynecologic Oncology. 2016 Nov 1
5 citations
A phase II evaluation of ixabepilone in the treatment of recurrent/persistent carcinosarcoma of the uterus, an NRG Oncology/Gynecologic Oncology Group study.
Carolyn K. McCourt, Wei Deng, Don S. Dizon, Heather A. Lankes, Michael J. Birrer, Michele M. Lomme, Matthew A. Powell, James E. Kendrick, Joel N. Saltzman, David P. Wa...> ;Gynecologic Oncology. 2017 Jan 1
21 citations
Physical examination of the female cancer patient with sexual concerns: What oncologists and patients should expect from consultation with a specialist
Stacy Tessler Lindau, Emily Abramsohn, Shirley R. Baron, Judith Florendo, Hope K. Haefner, Anuja Jhingran, Vanessa A Kennedy, Mukta K. Krane, David M. Kushner, Jennife...> ;CA. 2016 May 1
90 citations
Maintaining sexual health throughout gynecologic cancer survivorship: A comprehensive review and clinical guide
Laura B. Huffman, Ellen M. Hartenbach, Jeanne Carter, Joanne K. Rash, David M. Kushner> ;Gynecologic Oncology. 2016 Feb 1
15 citations
Robotic surgery for early stage cervical cancer: Evolution and current trends
Erin E. Medlin, David M. Kushner, Lisa Barroilhet> ;Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2015 Dec 1
17 citations
Preoperative Pelvic MRI and Serum Cancer Antigen-125: Selecting Women With Grade 1 Endometrial Cancer for Lymphadenectomy.
Elizabeth A. Sadowski, Jessica B. Robbins, Kristie Guite, Krupa Patel-Lippmann, Alejandro Munoz del Rio, David M. Kushner, Ahmed Al-Niaimi> ;AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2015 Oct 23
2 citations
The Feasibility and Safety of Adopting Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery into Gynecologic Oncology Practice.
A. Jennings, Ryan J. Spencer, Laura R. Hanks, Lisa Barroilhet, David M. Kushner, Stephen L. Rose, Laurel W. Rice, Ahmed Al-Niaimi> ;Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2016 Mar 1
12 citations
Diminished Utilization of in Vitro Fertilization Following Ovarian Transposition in Cervical Cancer Patients.
Sana M. Salih, Samet Albayrak, Songwon Seo, Sarah L. Stewart, Kristen Bradley, David M. Kushner> ;The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2015 Jul 1
19 citations
Sexual Health Education in U.S. Physician Assistant Programs
Lori A. Seaborne, Ronald J. Prince, David M. Kushner> ;The Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2015 May 1
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