Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH, specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gynecologic malignancies, which are tumors on the reproductive organs. Dr. Kurnit is committed to providing comprehensive and personalized care for patients with gynecologic cancer such as cervical, ovarian and uterine cancer. She provides surgical management as well as chemotherapy to treat gynecologic cancers in women.
As an avid researcher, Dr. Kurnit is investigating ways to improve diagnosis and treatment for her patients using evidence-based, data-driven medicine. She is particularly interested in finding new treatments for women with gynecologic cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Dr. Kurnit’s work has been published in several high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, such as Cancer Research, Cancer and Gynecologic Oncology.
Areas of Expertise
- Complex Pelvic Surgery
- Endometrial Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Uterine Cancer
Board Certifications
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Practicing Since
- 2011
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Washington University School of Medicine
Internship
- University of California San Diego Health
Residency
- University of California San Diego Health
Fellowship
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
News & Research
View Published Papers- Comparison of Standard of Care Treatment With a Triplet Combination of Targeted Immunotherapeutic Agents
- CLINICAL TRIAL / IRB21-0594
- Testing the Addition of the Immunotherapy Drug, Pembrolizumab, to the Usual Radiation Treatment for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Endometrial Cancer
- Evaluation of Dosing Procedures of Chemotherapy Treatment (Carboplatin) With the Contrast Agent Iohexol
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- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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