Division of Gynecologic Oncology

The Northwestern Medicine Division of Gynecologic Oncology includes a team of renowned surgeons, medical oncologists and scientists who are all focused on caring for patients with gynecologic cancers. Through our partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, we offer comprehensive cancer care to our patients.

Our mission is:

• To provide the highest quality patient-centered care through the delivery of state-of-the-art surgical expertise and individualized cancer therapies.
• To be national leaders in research focusing on the treatment and prevention of gynecologic cancers.
• To train fellows who will become skilled surgeons, clinicians, and future leaders in the field of gynecologic oncology.​

The Northwestern Medicine Division of Gynecologic Oncology is devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of all gynecologic cancers.

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Nationally recognized in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Our providers see patients in the Maggie Daley Center for Women’s Cancer Care within Prentice Women’s Hospital, the only dedicated women’s hospital in the Chicagoland area. The Maggie Daley Center for Women’s Cancer Care is part of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University which is located in downtown Chicago, on the Northwestern Memorial Hospital campus.

Gynecologic Oncology Updates

• 2022 Survive and Thrive Gynecologic Cancer Patient & Caregiver Program
• Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Facts & prevention tips | WGN-TV (wgntv.com) - Featuring: Dario R. Roque, MD, gynecologic oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Efficacy and safety of tivozanib in recurrent, platinum-resistant ovarian,
  fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, an NCCN phase II trial​
• Dr. Edward Tanner discusses the use of Sentinel Lymph Node (SNL) mapping to diagnose and treat endometrial cancer
• Dr. Emma Barber discusses Uterine Artery-Sparing Trachelectomy: Preserving Fertility for Women with Cervical Cancer
• The 2020 Nancy Anderson Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology
• Examining Disparities in Route of Surgery and Postoperative Complications in Black Race and Hysterectomy
• Why women may need cervical cancer screening even after age 65
• ​The Crisis in Gynecological Cancer Research 
• "Miracle" Baby Born to Mom with Ovarian Cancer
• New Mom to Celebrate Mother's Day Cancer-Free

For information about our Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program, please click here.

To view past events with the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, click here.

Office Location

250 E. Superior Street, Suite 420
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Practice Number: 312.695.0990
Fax: 312.472.4706
Toll Free: 866.LURIE.CC (587.4322)

Office Hours
Monday: 8 am to 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

For Staff

Meet Our Team

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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month!

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer or been referred for care, please call 312.695.0990.

Our new patient coordinators will work to find the right cancer specialist for you.