S. Diane Yamada, MD

Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology

Chief, Section of Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Diane Yamada specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers. She is the principal investigator at the University of Chicago for 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 Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, and Cancer. She is also the author or co-author of numerous book chapters and reviews concerning gynecologic cancers.

Practice Locations

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

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

University of Chicago Health Specialists
222 Indianapolis Boulevard
Schererville, IN 46360

University of Chicago Obstetrics
and Gynecology Specialty Services
Pavilion A
1890 Silver Cross Boulevard, Suite 475
New Lenox, IL 60451

Year Started Practice

1999

Board Certifications

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecologic Oncology

Medical School

University of California at Los Angeles

Internship and Residency

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA

Fellowship

University of California--Irvine, Orange, CA

Memberships

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO)

Language Spoken

English

Office Phone

(773) 702-6123

Office Fax

(773) 702-5411

Office Postal Address

S. Diane Yamada, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2050
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Gynecologic oncology
• Ovarian cancer
• Gynecologic cancers
• Genital tract cancers
• Clinical trials for gynecologic malignancies

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Learn More About Dr. Yamada

View a video about gynecologic cancer care teams that features Dr. Yamada and other University of Chicago Medicine specialists.

After Emily Jordan was diagnosed with cervical cancer, Dr. Yamada helped spare her ovaries and eggs for in vitro fertilization. Two years later -- with Emily's mother serving as the gestational carrier -- Emily and her husband are proud parents. Read the story.

Several years after surviving ovarian cancer, Jennifer gave birth to her first child. »View Jennifer's story that also features Dr. Yamada

Selected Publications

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