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Ramez Eskander, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, La Jolla, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

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Obstetrics & Gynecology La Jolla, CA

Gynecologic Oncology

Associate Professor, Gynecologic Oncology UCSD Moores Cancer Center Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy, UC San Diego

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Summary

  • I am a board certified gynecologic oncologists, specializing in the comprehensive care of women with gynecologic cancer (ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer). My interests include minimally invasive surgery, clinical trials, and novel therapeutics, as well as quality of life during cancer care.

    Allowing women access to the most up-to-date treatment options for their gynecologic cancers is my priority.

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2010 - 2014
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006 - 2010
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Genetics, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • San Diego Top Doc in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2018
  • Homer G. Chin Excellence in Teaching Award 2018
  • Padres Pedal the Cause C3 Collaborate Translational Cancer Research Award 2018
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in the Treatment of Gynecologic Cancer  
    Kristen Anderson, Ramez N. Eskander, Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports, 1/14/2018
  • Independent psychometric validation of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Endometrial Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-EN24)  
    Stukan, M, �Zalewski, K, �Mardas, M, D. Filarska, M Szajewski, A. Kmiec, P. Binkowska, M. Pietrzak-Stukan, M. Dudziak, J.P. Grabowski, RN Eskander, E. Greimel, European Journal of Cancer Care, 1/1/2017
  • Practice Bulletin No174: Evaluation and Management of Adnexal Masses American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee on Practice Bulletins-Gynecology  
    Eskander RN, Berman M, Keder L, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Comprehensive genomic characterization of small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix.
    Eskander RN, Elvin J., Charo L., et al, SGO (Society of Gynecologic Oncology) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2018
  • A phase I dose-escalation of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPED) with carboplatin for the frontline treatment of advanced ovarian cancer (NCT02199171).
    Randall LM, Gillen D, Krill LS, Liu FW, Pfaendler K, Chen WP, Eskander RN, Tewari KS, Bristow RE, ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
  • Cost-effectiveness of maintenance therapy in advanced ovarian cancer: Paclitaxel, bevacizumab, niraparib, rucaparib, olaparib, and pembrolizumab.
    Wolford JE, Bai J, Minion LE, Keller R, Eskander RN, Chan JK, Monk BJ, Tewari KS, ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Epigenetic Modifiers As a Therapeutic Approach in Gynecologic Cancers 
    2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/5/2018
  • Implications of opportunistic salpingectomy. The state of the science. 
    1/1/2018
  • Deteccion y prevencion del cancer de ovaries & Nuevos tratamientos para el cancer hereditario. 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2018
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Immunotherapy’s Role in Treating Endometrial Cancer Expected to Grow
    Immunotherapy’s Role in Treating Endometrial Cancer Expected to GrowApril 12th, 2023
  • For Advanced Endometrial Cancer, Chemotherapy plus Immunotherapy Improves Outcomes
    For Advanced Endometrial Cancer, Chemotherapy plus Immunotherapy Improves OutcomesMarch 28th, 2023
  • Keytruda plus Chemotherapy Reduce Risk of Endometrial Cancer
    Keytruda plus Chemotherapy Reduce Risk of Endometrial CancerMarch 28th, 2023
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Committees

  • Board Member, Tracy Lane Foundation (TLF) 2013 - Present
  • Director, Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Research Network (GOFRN) 2012 - Present
  • Program Committee Member, Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists, 45th Annual Meeting, Sedona, AZ, June 8-11, 2016 2016 - 2016
  • Chair, ACOG District IX, Section VIII 2007 - 2010

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Arabic

Hospital Affiliations