Gynecologic Surgical Oncology

Our gynecologic cancer experts specialize in providing surgical consultations, diagnosis, and treatment of rare and complex cancers of the female reproductive system.

We offer a high risk assessment clinic in addition to genetic counseling and testing.

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Call 844-CANCERNJ (844-226-2376) to schedule an appointment.


Conditions We Treat

Together with RWJBarnabas Health, we specialize in advanced treatments for complex gynecologic cancer, offering a full spectrum of care with both minimally invasive and state-of-the-art surgical techniques.

  • Fallopian Tube Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Primary Peritoneal Cancer
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Gynecologic Sarcomas
  • Endometrial Cancer
  • Vaginal and Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases
  • Pre-Invasive Diseases of Lower Genital Tract

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Why Choose Us for Your Gynecologic Cancer Care?

Multidisciplinary and Compassionate Approach

Our world renowned surgical oncologists at Rutgers Cancer Institute are committed to providing the most comprehensive, highest-quality, compassionate, and exceptional personalized care tailored to your specific type and stage of gynecologic cancer. The gynecologic cancer specialists at Rutgers Cancer Institute collaborate with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment, and comprehensive care plans to meet the physical emotional and psychological needs of our patients.

Experts in Female Reproductive Cancers

Our gynecologic cancer experts specialize in providing surgical consultations diagnosis and treatment of rare and complex cancers of the female reproductive system which includes fallopian tube, ovarian, cervical, Primary Peritoneal cancer, vulva, gynecologic sarcomas, endometrial, vaginal and gestational trophoblastic diseases, as well as pre-invasive diseases of lower genital tract. We also offer a high risk assessment clinic in addition to genetic counseling and testing.

Offering the Latest Advanced Treatment Options

With our extensive experience and expertise gynecologic oncologist offer a full spectrum of therapeutic procedures and advanced treatments, options including minimally invasive surgical procedures, fertility spearing procedures, cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, precision medicine, immunotherapy and novel treatment approaches through our clinical trials.


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Meet Our Team

Our physicians see patients at our New Brunswick location as well as several of our RWJ Barnabas health facilities across the state.

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James K. Aikins Jr., MD, FACOG, FACS

Chief, Gynecologic Oncology

Associate Professor of OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences

Program Director for the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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Eugenia Girda, MD, FACOG

Gynecologic Oncologist

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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Aliza Leiser, MD FACOG, FACS

Gynecologic Oncologist

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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Sonali Patankar  MD, FACOG

Gynecologic Oncologist

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences

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Ruth Stevenson, DO, FACOG, FACS

Gynecologic Oncologist

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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Lauren Librizzi, NP, OCN

Advanced Practice Provider

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Tareai Pruitt-Smith, MSN, APN-C, AOCNP

Advanced Practice Provider

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