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Seiko Yamada, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

SeikoDianeYamadaMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Chicago, IL

Gynecologic Oncology

Joseph Bolivar DeLee Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medicine

Overview of Dr. Yamada

I am a board certified gynecologic oncologist and I lead the Section of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Chicago. I have a keen interest in developing systems to giving the community access to the best gyn oncology care possible. I collaborate with translational and clinical researchers to bring novel therapies to ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer patients. I also have a strong interest in education and administrative leadership. I was a member of the gynecologic oncology board of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology between 2014-2020 and served as President for the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2021-2022.

Education & Training

  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 1997 - 1999
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 1995 - 1997
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1991 - 1995
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1991
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityBA, Biology and Classics-Latin, 1982 - 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 1999
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Deputy Editor Gynecologic Oncology, 2024
  • President Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2021-2022
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Case Report Second Primary Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Uterine Cervix Presenting with Synchronous Ovarian Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor: An Illustrative Case of DICER1 Syndrome  
    Matthew Cowan, Melody Perpich, Mark A Applebaum, S Diane Yamada, Andrea D Olivas, Ricardo R Lastra, ScienceDirect

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    First Choice
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Providence Health System Personal Option
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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