UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Gynecologic Oncology
UAB is one of the nation's leading cancer research and
treatment centers and offers the most recent advances in cancer treatment.
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology serves the entire state of Alabama and receives
additional patient referrals from surrounding states as well.
When you choose UAB for your gynecologic cancer and breast cancer care, you’re choosing a team of
dedicated medical professionals whose goal is to provide you with compassionate care in a private,
personal environment.
Gynecologic Cancer
The UAB Division of Gynecologic Oncology is a multidisciplinary team of specialty physicians,
nurses and consultants providing comprehensive, compassionate care for women with gynecologic cancers.
Our team of experts assists women with the physical and emotional challenges associated with
gynecologic cancer, designing a treatment plan customized to each patient’s individual needs.
We utilize state-of-the-art technology to screen for and treat all types of gynecologic cancers,
and our research team is dedicated to improving treatments, and, ultimately, finding a cure for
these cancers. UAB is nationally regarded for our care of patients affected by gynecologic cancers.
We have been recognized as one of the leading gynecologic oncology research divisions in the world.
Our Services
The Gynecologic Oncology Service admits more than 2,500 patients per year, including 900 new cancer
patient admissions. Approximately 2,200 surgical cases are performed each year, making ours among the
largest in the country located at an academic institution.
* Screening and prevention – Screening test and patient education about risk factors are important in
the early recognition and successful treatment of gynecologic cancers.
* Familial risk assessment – Some cancer syndromes are more likely to be inherited. We provide formal risk assessment for the woman and her family, cancer genetics education, genetic testing, and management plans for follow-up care and counseling.
* Vaccine therapy – For some types of cancers, specialized vaccines help the body’s own immune system recognize tumor cells as foreign so that they can be destroyed. Cancer vaccines do not prevent cancer, but allow the body’s own defenses to attack existing or growing tumor cells.
* Minimally invasive surgery – Some traditional pelvic surgeries can now be done with minimally invasive techniques. Laparoscopic and robotic surgery allow treatment of complex problems with smaller incisions and improved recovery.
* Advanced/radical pelvic surgery – When needed, radical pelvic surgery may involve extensive removal and reconstruction of many of the pelvic organs and structures, including the intestines, urinary system and lymph nodes.
* In-office chemotherapy – We provide traditional intravenous chemotherapy as well as intraperitoneal (abdominal cavity) infusions which have been shown to be very effective in treating certain pelvic cancers.
* Participation in clinical trials – We provide access to therapies arising from the latest national clinical investigations.
* Targeted therapies – These cutting-edge technologies use drugs that target specific pathways in the growth and development of tumors. These include immunotherapies, gene therapies and biologic therapies.
Our Locations
The UAB GYN Oncology offices are conveniently located in state-of-the-art facilities
at Women and Infants Center
More Details
Please call (205) 996-4662 to make an appointment.
Women and Infants Center
UAB Division of Gynecologic Oncology
1700 6th Ave South, 10th Floor Suite 10100
Birmingham, AL 35233
Breast Cancer
The UAB Breast Health Center is a leader in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and research.
With a multi-team approach to caring for patients battling breast cancer, the UAB Breast Health
Center provides state-of-the-art treatment options and follow-up care.
Our Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic provides access to a team of dedicated specialists,
including a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgical oncologist and radiologist, all
working to give you the best treatment possible. You will also have access to physical therapy,
plastic surgery and pathology. We provide patient support services aimed at not only treating,
but educating and comforting you through your care.
The Interdisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinic lets patients and their families meet with our
team of specialists all at once, rather than spreading the meetings out over an eight to 12 week
period. This eliminates some of the stress involved in cancer treatment for new patients. In addition,
we offer support services, including turnaround mammography and pathology appraisals, as well as counselors
and nutritionists.
The Lynne Cohen Preventative Care Program for Women’s Cancers at UAB “Breast Cancer Prevention
and Risk Assessment Clinic” is dedicated to breast cancer prevention through genetic assessment,
counseling, preventative interventions and clinical trials. A team of experts will give you
recommendations on how to reduce your risk for breast cancer. This clinic is the only one of its kind
in the Southeast.
Our Services
* Risk assessments, evaluation and screenings
* Mammography, MRI, Serum-based test all in first hour of visit
* Genetic counselor to provide formal genetic risk assessment
* Same-day confirmation of diagnosis, diagnostic mammography and ultrasound
Our Locations
The Kirklin Clinic 3rd Floor
2000 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Physician list with links to UAB profiles
Alvarez, Ronald D., M.D.
Austin, Maxwell J., M.D.
Barnes, Mack, M.D.
Estes, Jacob, M.D.
Huh, Warner, M.D.
Landen, Charles, M.D.
Straughn Jr, J. Michael M.D.
Fellows, Clinical Instructor
Bevis, Kerri
Kim, Kenneth
Schneider, Kellie
Whitworth, Jenny
Ziebarth, Angela