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.
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.
Additional Resources
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The Gynecologic Oncology Program offers comprehensive, patient-centered care, combining advanced treatments with personalized support to address every aspect of gynecologic cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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.
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
Eugenia Girda, MD, FACOG
Gynecologic Oncologist
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Aliza Leiser, MD FACOG, FACS
Gynecologic Oncologist
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Sonali Patankar MD, FACOG
Gynecologic Oncologist
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Ruth Stevenson, DO, FACOG, FACS
Gynecologic Oncologist
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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