Elizabeth M. Swisher, MD

 

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Dr. Swisher is medical director of the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program.

 

Title

UW Medicine
Gynecologic Oncology Specialist
Gynecologic Oncology Division, Assistant Professor
Division of Medical Genetics, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Prevention Program, Director

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Clinical Research Division, Affiliate Investigator

 

 

Patient Care Philosophy:

I enjoy developing long-term patient relationships and helping patients who are confronted with cancer and terminal issues. I believe we can empower women at high risk of cancer with the tools to prevent cancer and decrease their lifetime risk of cancer.

 

 

Cancer Types / Diagnosis:

• Cervical Cancer
• Endometrial Cancer
• Gynecologic Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Vulvar Cancer

 

 

Clinical Expertise:

Dr. Swisher is particularly interested in the genetics of gynecologic cancers and provides expertise in assessing cancer risk and maximizing cancer prevention. Her laboratory is studying how ovarian cancer starts, focusing on pathways that may lead to better prevention and early detection of ovarian cancer. She is also studying mechanisms of chemoresistance  in ovarian cancers and how the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes influence response to chemotherapy.

 

 

Education And Training:

• University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 1992
• Residency: University of Washington Ob/Gyn, 7/93-6/96
• Fellowship: Washington University Medical Center Gyn Oncology, 7/96-7/99

 

More Information:

For more information on her background and research, please visit her web site.