Gynecologic Oncology is a surgical and medical subspecialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care of cancers of the female reproductive system.
A Gynecologic Oncologist completes four years of OB/GYN residency followed by three to four years of fellowship training specifically in gynecologic oncology, giving her a depth of surgical and clinical expertise that goes well beyond standard gynecologic care.
That specialized training matters. A Gynecologic Oncologist doesn't just treat cancer; she leads the full multidisciplinary care team, performs complex cancer surgeries, oversees chemotherapy, and coordinates radiation therapy with other specialists, guiding patients from diagnosis all the way through survivorship.
According to ACOG and SGO guidelines, if you have a suspected gynecologic cancer such as a concerning ovarian mass, it's important to be evaluated and treated by a Gynecologic Oncologist. This level of specialist care is associated with meaningfully better survival outcomes.
Research consistently shows that gynecologic cancer surgeries performed by a subspecialty-trained Gynecologic Oncologist are associated with significantly better outcomes than those performed by general surgeons or gynecologists. At Whole Health Oncology, Dr. Shazia Bashir performs the full range of gynecologic cancer surgeries using minimally invasive and robotic techniques wherever clinically appropriate, reducing recovery time and supporting a faster return to daily life.
Higher survival rates for surgeries performed by a Gynecologic Oncologist versus less experienced surgeons.
Of specialized training beyond medical school — an OB/GYN residency plus a gynecologic oncology fellowship.
One team leading diagnosis, surgery, treatment planning, and long-term follow-up.
Understanding exactly what you're dealing with is the foundation of everything that comes next. Our team conducts a thorough evaluation to accurately identify the type and stage of your cancer, so that every decision made about your care is grounded in a complete and precise picture of your situation.
When surgery is part of your treatment plan, it's performed with a level of skill and precision that only comes from subspecialty training. We use minimally invasive and robotic techniques wherever clinically appropriate to reduce recovery time, minimize discomfort, and help you get back to your life as smoothly as possible.
No two patients are the same, and no two treatment plans should be either. We develop personalized plans that may incorporate surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy in collaboration with trusted specialists, or a combination of approaches, always guided by the latest evidence and always tailored to your specific diagnosis, your goals, and your life. As a gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Bashir provides both the surgical and the medical treatment of gynecologic cancers, collaborating with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and pathology throughout your care.
Your Gynecologic Oncologist serves as the leader of your full multidisciplinary care team, coordinating closely with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and oncology nurse navigators to make sure every aspect of your care is connected, consistent, and moving in the right direction.
Our team's training goes well beyond standard obstetrics and gynecology, enabling us to manage complex cases and offer advanced surgical and treatment options that most general practices can't provide.
We manage every aspect of your care from diagnosis through long-term follow-up, working in close coordination with a full multidisciplinary team to ensure nothing falls through the cracks at any stage of your journey.
If you've been diagnosed with or have concerns about a gynecologic cancer or serious precancerous condition, we're here to help. Give us a call at (904) 373-1177 or request an appointment online, and our team will guide you through the next steps.