Division of Gynecologic Oncology

The faculty, fellows, nurses, pharmacists, and other staff of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology stand together on a staircase, all making a W sign with their hands to symbolize Wisconsin

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

Zhang, Jacques publish article in Wisconsin Medical Journal

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Ran Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, co-authored a new article published in Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Madelyn Frey, MPH; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; and Lena Swander... more

Wallace discusses ovarian cancer prevention with Wisconsin Public Radio

On August 11, 2026, Sumer Wallace, MD, MS, associate professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, joined the Lee Rayburn Show on Wisconsin Public Radio for a recent story about ovarian cancer prevention and how removing the fallopian tubes may reduce ovarian cancer risk. In “Reducing ovarian cancer,” Wallace discussed h... more

Codispoti, Godecker, Kushner co-author study on postpartum sexual health counseling

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, Research Scientist Amy Godecker, PhD, MS, and David Kushner, MD, professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, co-authored a new study published in Sexual Health. Additional authors include Jessica Walker, MD, Victoria Weickert, and Makeba Williams, MD. I... more

Grand Rounds: Sampene and Wallace present “Peer and Systems: A Quality Review Primer”

On July 2, 2026, Katie Sampene, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and Sumer Wallace, MD, MS, associate professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Peer and Systems: a Quality Review Primer.” Sampene and Wallace are Ob and Gyn Directors of Quality and Saf... more

Bray, trainee in Barroilhet Lab, receives Cancer Trainee Network award

Congratulations to Mikaela Bray, research trainee in the Barroilhet Research Team, who received a Cancer Trainee Network Travel/Professional Development Award! Bray can use the $1,000 award towards attendance at a conference, workshop, training, certification, or related activity that will support her cancer research in the B... more
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