Ernst Lengyel, MD, PhD

Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology

Ernst Lengyel, MD, PhD, is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic malignancies--specifically, ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers. His primary clinical focus is on the treatment of ovarian cancer, including advanced surgical techniques designed to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Lengyel performed the University of Chicago's first laparoscopic pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection for gynecologic cancer. He also performs radical vaginal trachelectomy (RVT) to preserve fertility in young patients who have cervical cancer. Dr. Lengyel has been recognized by Chicago magazine as one of the city's "Top Doctors" for ovarian and cervical cancer care. He is also skilled in complex pelvic surgeries for benign gynecologic conditions, such as endometriosis and fistula repairs.

Dr. Lengyel's research laboratory in the Center for Integrative Science focuses on the investigation of new therapies for the treatment of ovarian cancer. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition to clinical and research activities, Dr. Lengyel mentors residents and postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Practice Locations

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

1992

Board Certifications

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology

Specialties

Gynecologic Oncology
Gynecology

Medical School

Ludwig-Maximilians University

Internship and Residency

University of Munich

Fellowships

University of California, San Francisco
Stanford University

Memberships

American Association for Cancer Research
American Association for the Advancement of Science
German Association of Academic Teacher
Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Languages Spoken

English
German
Italian

Email

elengyel@uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-6722

Office Fax

(773) 702-5411

Office Postal Address

Ernst Lengyel, MD, PhD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2050
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Ovarian cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Surgical treatment of gynecologic cancers
• Laparoscopic lymph node dissections
• Radical vaginal trachelectomy (Dargent's operation)
• Complex pelvic surgeries in gynecology

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Read More About Dr. Lengyel
Dr. Lengyel leads a team of researchers in the study of ovarian cancer and the investigation of new treatments.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Lengyel's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.