Our Specialties

Gynecologic Oncology

As leaders in cancer research, our team is committed to providing state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for every patient.

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Conditions and Treatments

Our gynecologic oncology division is on the leading edge of cancer care and is part of the largest cancer program in inland Northern California. The UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center is among only 52 NCI designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Our gynecologic oncologists provide both surgical and medical treatments for reproductive tract malignancies. Our team also works closely with specialists from palliative care, radiation oncology, gynecologic pathology and related surgical subspecialties to provide a full range of expertise. UC Davis’ multidisciplinary treatment team includes nurse case managers, social workers, nurse practitioners, dietitians, genetic counselors and pain medicine specialists. We treat these common cancers:

  • Endometrial Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Uterine Cancer
  • Fallopian Tube Cancer
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN)

Clinic Location

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

2279 45th St.
Sacramento, CA 95817

Appointments Available: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To schedule an appointment at this clinic: 800-770-9261 or 916-734-5959

Our Team
  • Rebecca A. Brooks, M.D.

    Professor
    Division Director, Gynecologic Oncology
    Fellowship Director, Gynecology Oncology

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  • Hui “Amy” Chen, M.D., M.A.S.

    Assistant Professor
    Research Scholar, BIRCWH K12 Program

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  • Gary S. Leiserowitz, M.D., M.S.

    Professor
    Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 

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  • Nancy Nguyen, M.D.

    Assistant Professor

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  • Rachel Ruskin, M.D.

    Associate Professor
    Palliative Medicine 

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  • Karimeh Borghei, F.N.P.-B.C., P.A.-C., M.S.N.

    Nurse Practitioner

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  • Codi D. Cole, W.H.N.P-B.C., R.N., M.S.N.

    Nurse Practitioner

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Fellowship Program

The fellowship training program in gynecologic oncology at the UC Davis Medical Center is a three-year program that includes 24 months of clinical training and 12 months of mentored focused research. The clinical training includes instruction in gynecologic cancer surgery and complex benign surgery, under the direction of the members of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. 

Learn about our Fellowship