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Paola Gehrig, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Richmond, VA

PaolaAGehrigMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Richmond, VA

Gynecologic Oncology

Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Gynecologic Oncology University Virginia Charlottesville, VA

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  • Office

    1001 E Leigh St
    Richmond, VA 23298
    Phone+1 804-828-9080

Summary

  • Dr. Paola Gehrig is the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Virginia and is a practicing surgeon in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. She received her medical degree from University of Florida College of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. She specializes in gynecologic oncology and is experienced in general obstetrics and gynecology, hysterectomy, gynecologic oncology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 1997 - 2000
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Florida College of Medicine
    University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1997 - 2023
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gynecologic Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Survival Advantage Associated with Multimodal Therapy in Women with Node‐Positive (Stage‐IIIC) Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma: A National Cancer Database Study  
    J F Lin, K Muniz, P Gehrig, R P Edwards, A B Olawaiye, S Beriwal, P Sukumvanich, J L Kelley, BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Press Mentions

  • What Does the Link Between Hair Relaxers & Uterine Cancer Mean for Black Women?
    What Does the Link Between Hair Relaxers & Uterine Cancer Mean for Black Women?March 9th, 2023
  • 7 Quick Questions with Gynecologic Cancer Doctor Paola Gehrig
    7 Quick Questions with Gynecologic Cancer Doctor Paola GehrigAugust 3rd, 2022
  • Dr. Paola a. Gehrig to Chair UVA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Dr. Paola a. Gehrig to Chair UVA Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyFebruary 11th, 2022
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Other Languages

  • Spanish