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Office
4383 Medical Dr
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San Antonio, TX 78229Phone+1 210-593-5700Fax+1 210-593-5830- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. J. Brian Szender is a gynecologic oncologist in practice with the START Center, treating women with cancer of the lower reproductive tract. Dr. Szender received both a B.S. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University. He completed medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and then attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
While he was a resident, Dr. Szender was recognized as the only two time winner of ACOG's Donald F. Richardson Memorial Prize Paper. Dr. Szender left Texas to complete his fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y. During his time in Buffalo, Dr. Szender was trained in gynecologic cancer surgery, including management of disease in the upper abdomen, as well as prescribing patients with chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy. Dr. Szender also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo, with a concentration in epidemiology, and he helped manage patients on multiple clinical trials.
With the breadth of education and experience Dr. Szender gained in his fellowship, he participated in numerous research projects with a particular interest in surgical quality improvement and novel therapeutic options for patients. In 2017, Dr. Szender joined the START Center for Cancer Care. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of gynecologic cancer care, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, upper abdominal surgery, prescription of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, and immunotherapy, as well as participation in clinical trials. Dr. Szender is a Junior Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of both the Wellness and the Policy, Quality, and Outcomes task forces with the Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
Education & Training
University at BuffaloFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2013 - 2017
SUNY - BuffaloMPH, Epidemiology, 2014 - 2016
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009 - 2013
Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 2009- Boston UniversityBS, MS, Biomedical Engineering, 1999 - 2005
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2017 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2013 - 2019- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Donald F. Richardson Memorial Prize Paper American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2012-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsClonality and antigen-specific responses shape the prognostic effects of tumor-infiltrating T cells in ovarian cancer.Takemasa Tsuji, Kevin H. Eng, Junko Matsuzaki, Sebastiano Battaglia, J. Brian Szender, Anthony Miliotto, Sacha Gnjatic, Wiam Bshara, Carl Morrison, Shashikant Lele, Ry...> ;Oncotarget. 2020 Jul 7
- 12 citationsJoint exposure to smoking, excessive weight, and physical inactivity and survival of ovarian cancer patients, evidence from the Ovarian Cancer Association ConsortiumAlbina N. Minlikeeva, Rikki Cannioto, Allan Jensen, Susanne K. Kjaer, Susan J. Jordan, Brenda Diergaarde, J. Brian Szender, Kunle Odunsi, Hani Almohanna, P.C. Mayor, K...> ;Cancer Causes & Control. 2019 Mar 23
- 3 citationsImplementation of a restrictive blood transfusion protocol in a gynecologic oncology serviceJaron Mark, Sarah Lynam, Kayla Morrell, Kevin H. Eng, Kristen Starbuck, J. Brian Szender, Emese Zsiros, Peter J. Frederick> ;Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology. 2019 Jan 1
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Press Mentions
Roswell Park-Led Team Identifies Tumor Marker for Aggressive Ovarian CancerApril 25th, 2017
OCRFA Research Shows Genetic Subtypes Linked to Increased Risk of Ovarian CancerJune 9th, 2016
Researchers Identify Genetic Subtypes Linked to Increased Risk of Ovarian CancerMay 27th, 2016- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Society of Gynecologic OncologyMember
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
- North Central Baptist HospitalSan Antonio, Texas
Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, Texas- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New BraunfelsNew Braunfels, Texas
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health SystemSan Antonio, Texas- Methodist Stone Oak HospitalSan Antonio, Texas
- St Lukes Baptist HospitalSan Antonio, Texas
External Links
- START Center Phase 1 operationshttp://startthecure.com/
- START Center for Cancer Carehttp://thestartcenter.com/
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