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Office
925 Gessner Rd
Ste 550
Houston, TX 77024Phone+1 713-467-1722Fax+1 713-467-1704
Summary
- I am a board certified gynecologic oncologist dedicated to diagnosing, treating and preventing every type of gynecologic cancer. I offer the most advanced treatment options for gynecologic cancers including robotic and laparoscopic surgery, lymphatic mapping, novel chemotherapy treatment options, clinical research trials, genetic counseling and testing for women with a family history of gynecologic cancer, ovarian cancer screening for women at high risk, colposcopy evaluation of the cervix, vulva and vagina, and surgical management of complex gynecological disorders. Care for my patient's extends beyond active treatment. I help patients move on to the next phase of life by providing guideline-based care designed specifically for cancer survivors.
Types of cancers I specialize in treating:
Uterine (endometrial) cancer
Ovarian cancer
Fallopian tube cancer
Peritoneal cancer
Cervical cancer
Vaginal cancer
Vulvar cancer
Gynecologic sarcomas
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Pre-invasive diseases of the genital tract
Education & Training
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2007 - 2011
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003 - 2007
- LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- KY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- TN State Medical License 2016 - 2025
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Clinical Trials
- Laparoscopic Approach to Cervical Cancer Start of enrollment: 2008 Jan 01
- Trametinib in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Progressive Low-Grade Ovarian Cancer or Peritoneal Cavity Cancer Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 27
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in frontline treatment of advanced ovarian cancer: Clinical and translational results from a phase 2 trial.Jeffrey A How, Minghao Dang, Sanghoon Lee, Bryan Fellman, Shannon N Westin
Med. 2024-08-10 - 3 citationsImmune environment and antigen specificity of the T cell receptor repertoire of malignant ascites in ovarian cancer.Kyoko Yoshida-Court, Tatiana V Karpinets, Aparna Mitra, Travis N Solley, Stephanie Dorta-Estremera
Plos One. 2023-01-01 - 3 citationsClinical analysis of pathologic complete responders in advanced-stage ovarian cancer.Christopher J LaFargue, Katelyn F Handley, Nicole D Fleming, Alpa M Nick, Anca Chelariu-Raicu
Gynecologic Oncology. 2022-04-01
Journal Articles
- Prospective Phase II Trial of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device: Non-Surgical Approach for Complex Atypical Hyperplasia and Early Endometrial CancerShannon N Westin, Lois M Ramondetta, Kathleen M Schmeler, Pamela T Soliman, Nicole D Fleming, Jennifer K Burzawa, Alpa M Nick, Andrea M Milbourne, Diane C Bodurka, Rob..., American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Authored Content
- Prospective Phase II Trial of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device: Non-Surgical Approach for Complex Atypical Hyperplasia and Early Endometrial CancerAugust 2020
- Prospective Phase II Trial of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device: Non-Surgical Approach for Complex Atypical Hyperplasia and Early Endometrial CancerAugust 2020
Press Mentions
- A New Way to Use Old Tools Against Ovarian CancerMay 11th, 2015
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- SGOMember
External Links
- Texas Oncology Biohttps://stage.texasoncology.com/gynecologic-oncologist/alpa-nick
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