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Dr. Holcomb's Biography — There's no question that Weill Cornell offers all the benefits and resources of a world-class academic medical center – but we present ourselves more like your local community hospital. What makes us different is the patient-friendly environment. The human element is still emphasized here." Dr. Holcomb is a Gynecologic Oncologist at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College and works closely with other members of the Weill Cornell Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. He also closely collaborates with colleagues in the departments of Hematology Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Surgery. He is gratified to work with so many gifted colleagues and to deliver the benefits of cutting-edge medicine to the patients they share. In addition to helping diagnose and treat gynecologic cancers, Dr. Holcomb continues to develop more effective techniques in chemical, radiological and surgical treatments for these pernicious conditions. He is also very interested and active in the development of robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Holcomb was recently appointed Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Holcomb's research contributions to the field of gynecologic oncology have included dozens of peer-reviewed journal articles, a book chapter, an interactive CD-ROM, and many presentations at regional and national conferences and symposia. His research activities include clinical trials of new chemotherapy regimens as well as research in endometrial cancers and lymph node sampling. Topics of his research articles and presentations have included treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer, pre-invasive cervical lesions in HIV-positive women, and analyses of cell characteristics in human ovarian cancers. His dedication to medical education was recognized by the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, where he received the National Faculty Award in 2002 and 2004. He has been named one of New York's Top Doctors by New York Magazine, one of the New York Metro Area's Top physicians by Castle-Connolly Medical Ltd., and one of America's Leading Doctors by Black Enterprise magazine. Dr. Holcomb served as the President of the Board of Advisors for the American Cancer Society Upper Manhattan Office as well as President of the Metropolitan Gynecologic Cancer Society. Dr. Holcomb believes strongly in a humanistic approach to medicine and establishing a personal connection with his patients. He believes the quality of patient care is enhanced by the quality of the caregiver's commitment to care. If the patient feels cared about as a person, it helps every aspect of that patient's medical care. "The more I practice, the more I appreciate the training I received here at Weill Cornell." A graduate of Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Dr. Holcomb received his M.D. at New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. His post-doctoral training has included an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Center, and a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the State University of New York Downstate Health Science Center at Brooklyn-Kings County Hospital Center. Formerly the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at New York's Beth Israel Medical Center, and Assistant Clinical Professor at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Holcomb joined the faculty at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in 2006.

Dr. Pastore's Biography — Raymond D. Pastore, is joining the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology as a full-time faculty member, seeing patients and developing a clinical and translational research program related to non-malignant blood disorders. He is also involved in teaching hematology-oncology fellows, medical residents and medical students. Dr. Pastore received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Princeton University, his medical degree with Honors from the NYU School of Medicine, and performed his residency in internal medicine as well as his fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Weill Cornell Medical Center. He was Chief Medical Resident from 2001-2002. During his training, he received a Master of Science degree in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Services Research from the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. A member of the voluntary faculty since 2002, Dr. Pastore has over 15 years of experience and is devoted to giving his patients the highest-quality care available. Dr. Pastore sees patients at the Weill Cornell Breast Center where he has access to a wide array of laboratory services and a state-of-the-art infusion center.

Dr. Hugo's Biography — Dr. Jonathan Hugo currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Attending Endocrinologist at the Weill Cornell Medical College and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various Endocrinology disorders, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, metabolic bone disease (osteopenia and osteoporosis), thyroid disorders (hypo- and hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer), as well as hypogonadal conditions, including men with low testosterone. Dr. Hugo completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College then received his masters and medical degrees from the Boston University School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency training in Internal Medicine at the Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis Missouri. Dr. Hugo then came back home to the tri-state area to complete his clinical fellowship in the combined Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism program at the Weill-Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Hugo is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.