Division of Gynecologic Oncology

The University of Wisconsin Gynecologic Oncology program strives to be among the nation’s best, serving women in Wisconsin and beyond. We accompany every woman and her family throughout their journey with cancer. We nurture ourselves and each other allowing us to greet each day revitalized. Our entire team is committed to patient-centered care, research, and education in a mutually respectful environment.

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center has the largest Gynecologic Oncology department in Wisconsin, offering patients state-of-the-art care in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancer. Our gynecologic oncologists see more than 450 patients annually with common as well as rare gynecologic cancers including:

  • Cervical
  • Ovarian
  • Uterine
  • Vulvar
  • Vaginal
  • Gestational trophoblastic disease
  • Leiomyosarcoma
  • Mixed mullerian tumors
  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei

Patients diagnosed with any of these gynecologic cancers are seen in our multidisciplinary clinic by our team of gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors and health psychologists. Each patient is evaluated and treatment is individually tailored to each patient's needs. In addition to treatment, the UW Carbone Cancer Center is committed to improving a woman's quality of life and minimizing side effects while she undergoes therapy.

Division of Gynecologic Oncology News

Kushner reappointed as John M. and Jeanne C. Flesch Professor in Gynecologic Oncology

Congratulations to David Kushner, MD, professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology! Kushner was reappointed for a five-year term as the John M. and Jeanne C. Flesch Professor in Gynecologic Oncology. Jeanne and John Flesch established this professorship to provide financial support for an outstanding faculty member in th... more

Spencer in top 10 percent of Green Journal reviewers in 2025

Congratulations to Ryan Spencer, MD, MS, professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, who ranked in the top 10 percent of reviewers for the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2025! The top 10 percent of reviewers were identified based on the number and quality of reviews completed in 2025, as well as the time spent on... more

Healthy Women Community Talk: Zhang presents Know Your Risk: Cervical Cancer

Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented a Healthy Women Community Talk on January 15, 2026. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so the talk, titled “Know Your Risk: Cervical Cancer”, delves into the history of cervical cancer, as well as risks and prevention. He... more

Zhang talks with the Cap Times about cervical cancer rates and screening

Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, spoke with the Cap Times about cervical cancer rates and screening. Despite having a proven vaccine, cervical cancer rates are on the rise among U.S. women aged 30-44, raising questions about the reasons behind the rise.In "Cervical cancer ... more

Grand Rounds: Mojdehbakhsh presents What’s the Deal with Endometrial Cancer?

On November 20, 2025, UW Department of Ob-Gyn Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, MS, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “What’s the Deal with Endometrial Cancer?”. In the lecture, Mojdehbakhsh discussed how endometrial cancer is affecting people today; examined reasons why endometrial cancer is a rising issu... more
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