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
Dr. Nadeem Abu-Rustum, based in New York, NY, is a specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology with a subspecialty in Gynecologic Oncology. He completed his medical education at the American University of Beirut and his residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Dr. Abu-Rustum has expertise in ovarian neoplasms, hysterectomy, and cervical cancer, with a focus on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. His recent publications cover a range of topics in gynecologic oncology, including DNA methylation profiling and survival outcomes in ovarian cancer patients. He has served as Principal Investigator in various clinical trials related to gynecologic surgery and cancer treatment. His accolades include being recognized as a top doctor by Castle Connolly and receiving CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certifications.
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
CA State Medical License 2001 - 2028
NY State Medical License 2001 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2027
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
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Sunrise Ambulatory Care, Allscripts, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MyMSK, Memorial Sloan Kettering, 2016-2017
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008-2014
Clinical Trials
- Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia (PCEA) for Patients Who Have Had Major Open Gynecologic Surgery
- Thermal Spread Into the Interstitial Portion of the Fallopian Tubes Using the Ligasure Device at Time of Hysterectomy
- Narrow Band Imaging (NBI): A Novel Imaging Modality in Minimally Invasive Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- FIGO/IGCS statement on the efficacy of topical treatments for high-risk human papillomavirus in preventing CIN 3+ lesions.René Pareja, Fernando Heredia, Emmanuel Sánchez-Díaz, Mauricio A Cuello, Silvia de Sanjosé
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2026-10-01 - De-escalating radical surgery for select FIGO Stage I cervical cancer.Sara Moufarrij, Rene Pareja, Angélica Fletcher, Sarikapan Wilailak, Nadeem R Abu-Rustum
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2026-09-01 - FIGO/IGCS Statement on the efficacy of topical treatments for high-risk human papillomavirus in preventing CIN 3+ lesions.René Pareja, Fernando Heredia, Emmanuel Sánchez-Díaz, Mauricio A Cuello, Silvia de Sanjosé
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer. 2026-09-01
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
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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