Amir A. Jazaeri, MD
Dr. Jazaeri completed
his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of
Virginia, followed by two years of Basic Science Research at the
National Institute of Health. He then completed his Fellowship in
Gynecologic Oncology at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston,
Texas. Dr. Jazaeri’s expertise in the diagnosis and management of
Gynecologic Malignancies is well-recognized, with a special interest in
caring for women with ovarian and endometrial carcinoma. He is the
Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Research Laboratory, with his
research efforts focused on the early diagnosis and treatment of
ovarian cancer.
Specialty ~
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sub - Specialty ~
Gynecologic
Oncology
Special Expertise ~
Ovarian cancer, endometrial
cancer, gestational trophoblastic disease, uterine sarcomas, advanced
pelvic surgery for benign gynecological disease, minimally invasive
surgery.
Awards ~
US News and World Report’s “Top
Doctors” and Castle Connolly’s “Best Doctor’s” designations
Board Examiner for the Ob/Gyn Oral Board
Exam
Education ~
Undergraduate and Medical School - University of
Virginia
Residency ~
University of Virginia
Fellowship ~
National Cancer Institute (research) and MD Anderson Cancer
Center (Clinical)
Certification ~
Board Certified in Ob/Gyn and Gynecologic
Oncology
Research ~
Dr. Jazaeri is the Director of the
Laboratory for Gynecologic Oncology Research. His lab is focused on 3
main areas:
1. Ovarian carcinogenesis
2. Biomarkers for ovarian cancer
3. Mechanism of platinum resistance in ovarian cancer
Clinical Trials
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PI for the Translational Trial:
"Short RNA Biomarkers for Ovarian Cancer"
