Seiko Diane Yamada MD

Summary

• Dr. Diane Yamada is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, based in Chicago, IL. She completed her medical education at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and pursued subspecialty training through fellowships at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the University of California, Irvine. She served as Section Chief of the Gynecologic Oncology Division at University of Chicago for 20 years. Presently, she holds a position as the Joseph Bolivar DeLee Professor at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs. Her expertise encompasses surgical and medical management of ovarian and fallopian tube carcinoma, uterine and endometrial cancer, cervical cancer and vulvar cancers. Dr. Yamada has contributed to numerous publications and clinical trials in her field. Her honors include serving as NRG/GOG (Gynecologic Oncology Group) PI, founder of the University of Chicago/NorthShore Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program, member of the ABOG Division of Gynecologic Oncology Board, President of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2021-2022, and Deputy Editor for the journal Gynecologic Oncology.