Nadeem R Abu-Rustum MD
Gynecologic Oncology
Chief, Gynecologic Oncology Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Founder's Chair in Gynecologic Oncology. Professor Weill Cornell Medical College
160 East 53rd StreetNew York, NY 10022
Overview of Dr. Abu-Rustum
Nadeem Abu-Rustum, MD, is a New York-based healthcare provider specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology with a subspecialty in Gynecologic Oncology. His medical education was acquired at the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and further developed with a residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He possesses particular expertise in handling uterine, cervical and ovarian neoplasms, performing hysterectomies, treating cervical cancer, and conducting minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, among others. His research contributions are notable, with numerous publications in prominent journals in the field. Dr. Abu-Rustum has also taken principal investigator roles in various clinical trials, primarily related to gynecological therapy methods. He has been repeatedly recognized as a top doctor by Castle Connolly, and was acknowledged by New York Magazine for his minimally invasive techniques.
Education & Training
Greater Baltimore Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1990 - 1994
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
DE State Medical License Current
NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2001 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2001 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1992 - 2008
IL State Medical License 1997 - 2002
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008-2014
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2003-2014
- New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002, 2005-2014
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Clinical Trials
- Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA) for Patients Who Have Had Major Open Gynecologic Surgery Start of enrollment: 2004 Aug 01
- Thermal Spread Into the Interstitial Portion of the Fallopian Tubes Using the Ligasure Device at Time of Hysterectomy Start of enrollment: 2008 Aug 01
- Narrow Band Imaging (NBI): A Novel Imaging Modality in Minimally Invasive Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 14
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Prevalence of high-grade endometrioid endometrial cancer of no specific molecular profile (NSMP): A systematic review and meta-analysis.João Casanova, Ana Sofia Ramos, Alexandru Babiciu, Filipa Moutinho, Marta Tripepi
European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology. 2025-10-25 - Survival outcomes in patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer: Does the indication for neoadjuvant chemotherapy matter?Sarah Andres, Andrew Tannous, Ryan M Kahn, Effi Yeoshoua, Qin Zhou
Gynecologic Oncology. 2025-10-23 - Prognostic value of positive peritoneal cytology in FIGO 2009 stage IA grade 1 endometrioid endometrial cancer.Christian Dagher, Pier Selenica, Carsten F J Bakhuis, Hunter Green, Kaitlyn Gill
Gynecologic Oncology. 2025-10-17
Other
- Treatment and prognosis of uterine leiomyosarcomaAbu-Rustum NR, Hensley ML
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-and-prognosis-of-uterine-leiomyosarcoma
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-04-11
Press Mentions
Fallopian Tube Removal for Ovarian Cancer Prevention: Benefits, Risks and RecoveryMarch 29th, 2023- New NCCN Guidelines Help Patients Better Understand and Participate in the Care of Their Cervical CancerDecember 14th, 2021
Nadeem Abu-Rustum, MD, on Cervical Cancer: Evolving Treatment StrategiesApril 1st, 2016- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Empire BCBS HMO
Empire BCBS PPO
GHI PPO
Great West PPOHumana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
MVP Healthcare PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
QualCare HMO
QualCare PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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