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Ramez Eskander, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, San Diego, CA

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Obstetrics & Gynecology San Diego, CA

Gynecologic Oncology

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

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  • Office

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Phone+1 800-926-8273

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

  • Homer G. Chin Excellence in Teaching Award 2018
  • Padres Pedal the Cause C3 Collaborate Translational Cancer Research Award 2018
  • Shark Bait Winner Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), 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

  • Analysis of the complex immune-cell milieu of tumors from patients treated with immunotherapy to better understand clinical response.
    Shumei Kato, Ryosuke Okamura, Mina Nikanjam, Ramez Eskander, Paul Fanta, Suzanna Lee, et al, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, Washington, DC, 1/1/2018
  • ATHENA (GOG-3020/ENGOT-ov45): A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study of Rucaparib + Nivolumab Following Front-Line Platinum-Based Chemotherapy i...
    Bradley J. Monk, Robert L. Coleman, Keiichi Fujiwara, Amit M. Oza, Shannon N. Westin, David M. O'Malley, Thomas J. Herzog, Frederik Marme, Ana Oaknin, Ramez N. Eskande..., 17th Biennial Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS), Kyoto, Japan, 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
  • Ovarian Cancer: Emerging therapeutic Paradigms. 
    Cedars Sinai Medical Center, CA - 1/1/2018
  • Management of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICPi) related toxicities: A new...but common frontier. 
    New Orleans, LA - 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