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I am a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Services at Temple University School of Medicine. I received my medical degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1999.
I was an assistant professor in the division of gynecologic oncology at Washington University School of Medicine / Barnes-Jewish Hospital until joining the section of gynecologic oncology at St Luke’s University Hospital in September 2012.
I am certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and hold a Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecology from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I am a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. I am an ad hoc reviewer for the journals Gynecologic Oncology, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and am an Editorial Board Member of Gynecologic Oncology Case Reports.
I have co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and presented my scientific work at local, national, and international scientific conferences. My research has been funded by the National Cancer Institute and private foundations.
I have vast expertise in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic) and managing cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the female reproductive system (vulvar, cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancer). My special interest and expertise are in cancer genetics.
I am fluent in Spanish and English.
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