S. Diane Yamada, M.D.

Specialties:

Gynecologic Oncology

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Dr. Diane Yamada specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers. She is the Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Chicago and is a member of the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), a cooperative clinical trials group supported by the National Cancer Institute.

Her areas of interest include:

  • Surgery for gynecologic malignancies including ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers, as well as minimally invasive surgery
  • Prophylactic surgery for women at high risk for the development of hereditary ovarian and endometrial cancers
  • Management of high grade uterine cancers
  • Intraperitoneal chemotherapy
  • Clinical trials

Her recent research focuses on the regulation and radiologic imaging of ovarian cancer metastasis and the unique biology of aggressive uterine cancers. She conducts clinical trials targeting ovarian cancer as well as endometrial and cervical cancer through the GOG.

Dr. Yamada is an editorial reviewer for a number of academic medical journals, including the American Journal of Obstetrics and GynecologyGynecologic Oncology and Cancer. She is also the author or co-author of numerous book chapters and reviews concerning gynecologic cancers.

Contact Information

  • Office: 815-300-1400

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Gender:

Female

Experience

Year began practicing: 1995

Year joined staff: 2011

Education

1991
University of California at Los Angeles

Residency

1995
Harbor UCLA Medical School, CA

Fellowship

1999
University of California - Irvine Medical Center

Board Certified

  • Gynecologic Oncology

Accepted Insurance

  • UNICARE (HEALTHLINK)-PPO
  • AETNA-HMO
  • CIGNA-PPO
  • (GENERAL)-PPO

Other Specialties

  • Gynecologic Oncology

Accepting Referrals

  • Gynecologic Oncology

Areas Of Interest

  • Surgery for gynecologic malignancies including ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers, as well as minimally invasive surgery
  • Prophylactic surgery for women at high risk for the development of hereditary ovarian and endometrial cancers
  • Management of high grade uterine cancers
  • Intraperitoneal chemotherapy
  • Clinical trials

Physicians on Silver Cross Hospital’s Medical Staff have expertise in their areas of practice to meet the needs of patients seeking their care. These physicians are independent practitioners on the Medical Staff and are not the agents or employees of Silver Cross Hospital. They treat patients based upon their independent medical judgment and they bill patients separately for their services.