MonicaAvilaMDMPH

Gynecologic Oncology

Assistant Professor

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Overview of Dr. Avila

Dr. Monica Avila is a gynecologic oncologist in Tampa, FL and is affiliated with H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute. She received a combined bachelors and medical degree from UNM and masters in healthcare management from UT Houston. She also speaks Spanish and French. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and is experienced in human papillomavirus and clinical trials.

Office
10920 N. McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Book by Phone+1(813) 945-4452
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Education & Training

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2018 - 2022
University of Texas HoustonMPH, Healthcare Management , 2018 - 2020
Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles)Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014 - 2018
University of New Mexico BS/MD, Combined BAMD Degree Program, 2006 - 2014
University of New Mexico School of MedicineClass of 2014

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2021 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2020

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Thomas H. and Mayme P. Scott Fellowship in Cancer Research Award MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022
GOG New Investigator Award GOG Foundation, 2022
Delta Omega Honor Society UT Houston School Public Health, 2020
HSU Gyn Onc Foundation Outstanding Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology Scholarship HSU Gyn Onc Foundation, 2020
AACR Methods in Clinical Trial Research Fellow Presenter AACR, 2020
Harold C and Mary L Dailey Endowment Fellowship in Cancer Research Award MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020
National Scholar Award for the Public Health CAHME (Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education) Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education-Dawn Gideon Foundation, 2020
Outstanding Master’s Research Project Scholarship UT Houston School Public Health, 2018
Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgeon Resident Award Society of Laproendoscopic Surgeons, 2018
Kaiser Permanente Research Day Best Poster Award Kaiser Permanente Southern California, 2017
New Mexico Hispanic Women’s Council Scholarship New Mexico Hispanic Women’s Council, 2008-2013
UNM School of Medicine Endowment Scholar UNM School of Medicine, 2011
National Congressional Scholar Award Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, 2011
UNM School of Medicine Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient UNM School of Medicine, 2010
Student Volunteer Award UNM’s Annual Recognition Reception Top Students, 2010
UNM Presidential Scholar UNM, 2006-2010
UNM Dean’s List Recognition UNM, 2006-2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Exceptional Response to Pembrolizumab for Treatment of Metastatic Chemorefractory Endometrial Carcinoma in a Patient with Lynch Syndrome: A Case Report.
Samantha Batman, J Alejandro Rauh-Hain, Michaela Onstad Grinsfelder, Ross Harrison, Monica Avila, Han Cun, Jeffrey Andrew How, Nidhi Tandon, Xiaohong Wang, Emily Hinch...> ;Case Reports in Oncology. 2023 Apr 27
Clinical Application of Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP) Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer.
Melissa M Pham, Monica Avila, Emily Hinchcliff, Shannon N Westin> ;Cancer Treatment and Research. 2023 Jan 1
1 citations
Targeting the PI3K Pathway in Gynecologic Malignancies.
Monica Avila, Michaela Onstad Grinsfelder, Melissa Pham, Shannon N Westin> ;Current Oncology Reports. 2022 Dec 1
4 citations
The Clinical Challenges, Trials, and Errors of Combatting Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase Inhibitors Resistance.
Melissa M Pham, Emily Hinchcliff, Monica Avila, Shannon N Westin> ;Cancer Journal. 2021 Dec 14
6 citations
PARP inhibition in the ovarian cancer patient: Current approvals and future directions
Katherine C. Kurnit, Monica Avila, Emily Hinchcliff, Robert L. Coleman, Shannon N. Westin> ;Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2020 Sep 1
4 citations
Comparison of two Lynch screening strategies in endometrial cancer in a California health system
Scott E. Lentz, C.V. Salyer, Makdine Dontsi, Mary Anne Armstrong, Elizabeth Hoodfar, Monica Alvarado, M. Avila, Nancy T. Nguyen, C. Bethan Powell> ;Gynecologic Oncology. 2020 Jul 1
13 citations
Next-generation sequencing for the general cancer patient.
Monica Avila, Funda Meric-Bernstam> ;Clinical Advances in Hematology & Oncology. 2019 Aug 1
Preoperative Vaginal Metronidazole Decreases the Risk of Pelvic Infections After Radical Robotic Hysterectomy
M. Avila, Jared Rocky Funston, Allison A. Axtell, Scott E. Lentz> ;International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 2017 Oct 1
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Journal Articles

Exceptional Response to Pembrolizumab for Treatment of Metastatic Chemorefractory Endometrial Carcinoma in a Patient with Lynch Syndrome: A Case Report
Samantha Batman 1, J Alejandro Rauh-Hain 1, Michaela Onstad Grinsfelder 1, Ross Harrison 1, Monica Avila 1, Han Cun 1, Jeffrey Andrew How 1, Nidhi Tandon 2, Xiaohong W..., Case Reports in Oncology, 4/27/2023

Books/Book Chapters

Anesthesia for Oncological Surgery
Chapter: Uterine Cancer
Monica Avila, Rohini KothaEditors: Jeffrey Huang, Jiapeng Huang, Henry Liu.SpringerEdition 1,2024
Anesthesia for Oncological Surgery
Chapter: Vulvar Cancer
Andrewston Ting, Monica Avila, Jeffrey HuangEditors: Jeffrey Huang, Jiapeng Huang, Henry Liu.SpringerEdition 1,2024
Targeting the DNA Damage Response for Cancer Therapy
Chapter: Clinical Application of Poly(ADP-Ribose) Polymerase (PARP) Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer
Page 71 - 89Melissa M. Pham, Monica Avila, Emily Hinchcliff & Shannon N. WestinEditors: Timothy A. Yap, Geoffrey I. Shapiro.Springer LinkEdition 1,2023
Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology Handbook
Chapter: Vaginal Cancer
Doug A Levine, Lilie L Lin, Stephanie A GaillardEditors: Monica Avila, Lilie L Lin. Lippincott Williams & WilkinsEdition 3,2020
Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology
Chapter: Vulvar Chapter
Doug A Levine, Lilie L Lin, Stephanie A GaillardEditors: Monica Avila, Lilie L Lin.Lippincott Williams & WilkinsEdition 3,2020
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Press Mentions

Surgeon Shares Biggest Lesson: ‘Never Underestimate the Power of Hope’February 27th, 2024
Cancer del Cuello UterinoFebruary 20th, 2024
Equidad De SaludFebruary 15th, 2024
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Committees

Member, NRG Developmental Therapeutics Committee 2024 - Present
Member, NRG Cervical/Vulvar Disease Site 2024 - Present
Representative, SGO Adhoc Taskforce for Endometrial Cancers 2022 - 2023
Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee Member, SGO Health Policy and Socioeconomic Committee 2020 - 2023
Resident Representative, ACOG Regional Representative Southern California 2017 - 2018

Research History

ReviewerJournal of Gynecologic Surgery2023 - Present
ReviewerAcademy Family Physicians2023 - Present
ReviewerGynecologic Oncology2021 - Present

Professional Memberships

Society for Gynecologic Oncology
Member
American Society Clinical Oncology
Member
Western Association of Gynecologic Oncology
Member
NRG
Member
GOG
Member
International Papillomavirus Society
Member
Hillsborough County Medical Association
Member
American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCO
Member

Other Languages

Spanish, French

Hospital Affiliations

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research InstituteTampa, Florida
AdventHealth TampaTampa, Florida

External Links

Moffitt Faculty Profilehttps://moffitt.org/providers/monica-avila/
Guatemala Medical Missionhttps://moffitt.org/for-healthcare-professionals/clinical-perspectives/clinical-perspectives-story-archive/medical-mission-provides-life-saving-surgeries-in-guatemala/
Moffitt McKinley Hospitalhttps://youtu.be/N4ov3qfNrPc?si=25XlKKYxNX_FKodl