Dr. Douglas A. Levine, MD

Gynecological Oncologist
Obstetrician & Gynecologist

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Dr. Levine practices Gynecological Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology in New York, New York.

Physician Profile for Dr. Douglas A. Levine, MD

Address:: 1275 York Avenue; New York, NY 10065

Personal Facts

Personal Facts:: Male; Years Since Graduation: 14; Physician Website: http://www.mskcc.org
: HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Interests:: Gynecologic Oncology; Cancers of the Ovary and Uterus; Laparoscopy; Prevention of Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers in High-Risk Women

Patient / Medical Philosophy: I am a gynecologic oncologist who specializes in the surgical treatment of women with known or suspected ovarian and uterine cancers. For most women with these cancers, surgery is an important part of the initial treatment and increases the possibility of a cure. Many studies have shown that women with gynecologic cancers have better outcomes when their primary surgery is performed by a gynecologic oncologist. In addition to my expertise in the surgical management of gynecologic cancers, I also have special training in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) and preventive surgery for appropriately selected patients. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy has recently been proven to be a superior method of treatment for advanced ovarian cancer, and I fully incorporate this into the treatment of appropriate patients.

When I am not caring for patients, I spend my time working in the gynecology research laboratory, where my efforts focus on the molecular genetics of hereditary and sporadic ovarian cancer. Specifically, I am trying to identify genetic risk factors that increase an individual's likelihood of developing ovarian cancer. A major portion of this research focuses on the effect of hormones and genetic variation on the development of ovarian cancer. I am also investigating the risk of gynecologic cancer associated with BRCA mutations and the use of whole genome microarray techniques to molecularly characterize ovarian and uterine cancers. My research is supported by funding from the National Cancer Institute, the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

In addition to caring for patients and conducting translational research, I have an active interest in medical education and innovative technology. I have authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed research papers, review articles, and book chapters. I am also the lead editor of the only full-color photographic surgical atlas in the field, Atlas of Procedures in Gynecologic Oncology. I serve on the Editorial Board of Gynecologic Oncology and am a member of the Ovarian Cancer Working Group of The Cancer Genome Atlas. My goals are to provide the highest quality comprehensive care to women with gynecologic cancers and improve patient outcomes through research and education.

Experience / Training

Specialties:: Gynecologic Oncology; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Douglas A. Levine, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology); A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.; Obstetrics & Gynecology; (HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Douglas A. Levine, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology); A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.

Medical School:: Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University
New York, NY 1995
Residency:: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship:: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Health Plan / Other

Health Plans:

Aetna

Disciplinary Actions: HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Douglas A. Levine, MD as of 12/02/2009.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.

Malpractice History: HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for Dr. Douglas A. Levine, MD in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia. Learn More

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