Krista S. Pfaendler MD MPH (She/Her)
Gynecologic Oncology
Associate Professor
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1 Medical Center DriveP.O. Box 9186Morgantown, WV 26508
Phone+1 304-598-4500
Fax+1 304-598-4560
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Summary
- Krista Pfaendler, MD, MPH is a Gynecologic Oncologist based in Morgantown, WV. She completed her medical education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She furthered her training with a Gynecologic Oncology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine, where she also earned an MPH. Her academic roles have included serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and a Clinical Instructor at UC Irvine. She has published numerous articles on topics like gynecologic malignancy, patient navigation, and surgical trends in oncology. Her involvement in clinical trials encompasses innovative treatments and surgical procedures for cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers.
Education & Training
University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2014 - 2018
University of California, IrvineMPH, Public Health, 2014 - 2016
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009 - 2013
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 2023 - 2027
WV State Medical License 2018 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2014 - 2020
OH State Medical License 2009 - 2018
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 - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
Clinical Trials
- Testing the Addition of Herceptin Hylecta or Phesgo to the Usual Chemotherapy for HER2 Positive Endometrial Serous Carcinoma or Carcinosarcoma Start of enrollment: 2022 Nov 16
- Testing the Use of the Combination of Selumetinib and Olaparib or Selumetinib Alone Targeted Treatment for RAS Pathway Mutant Recurrent or Persistent Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers, A ComboMATCH Treatment Trial Start of enrollment: 2023 Apr 25
- A Trial of Robotic Versus Open Hysterectomy Surgery in Cervix Cancer Start of enrollment: 2022 Mar 22
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A multidisciplinary approach to strengthening patient navigation among gynaecologic malignancy patients at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Zambia.Mupeta Songwe, Dorothy Lombe, Susan Msadabwe, Mukatimui Munalula, Paul Kamfwa
Journal of Cancer Policy. 2025-09-01 - Polypoid Müllerianosis Mimicking Primary Gynecologic Malignancy.Kathryn Quillen, H James Williams, Krista S Pfaendler
O&G Open. 2025-08-01 - 1 citationsDrive Time Analysis of New Gynecologic Oncology Patients at West Virginia University.Kassandra Whitfield, Ariel Cohen, Krista Pfaendler, Kristy Ward
Journal of Appalachian Health. 2025-01-01
Press Mentions
$50K Gift Provides Financial Support for Gynecologic Cancer Patients at the WVU Cancer InstituteMay 30th, 2025
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