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Dr. Israel Zighelboim

Gynecology

United States

25 years of experience

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Area of expertise

Specialty

Gynecology

Subspecialty

Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology

Diseases

Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Pelvic Sarcoma, Vulvar Cancer

Procedures Performed

Chemotherapy

Targeted Therapy

Complex Pelvic Surgery

Hysteroscopy

Laparoscopy

Experience

Network Chairman, a Department of Oncology and Cancer Center, St. Luke’s University Health Network

PA, NJ, United States. From 2022

Clinical Professor, a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA, United States. From 2019

Attending Gynecologic Oncologist, a St. Luke’s Cancer Care Associates

Bethlehem, PA, United States. From 2012

Chairman, a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke’s University Health Network

PA, NJ, United States. 2016 - 2023

Clinical Associate Professor, a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA, United States. 2014 - 2019

Clinical Assistant Professor, a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Temple University School of Medicine

Philadelphia, PA, United States. 2013 - 2014

Assistant Professor, a Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO, United States. 2008 - 2012

Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology /Clinical Instructor, a Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine

St. Louis, MO, United States. 2005 - 2008

Administrative Chief Resident, a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX, United States. 2004 - 2005

Felix Rutledge Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology, a The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX, United States. 2004 - 2004

Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX, United States. 2001 - 2005

Visitor / Observer, a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX, United States. 2000 - 2000

Rural Physician, Chief Coordinator of Outpatient Cinic, a Outpatient Clinic “Dispensario José Félix Ribas”

Miranda, Venezuela. 1999 - 2000

Education

MD: Central University of Venezuela

1999

Biography

Dr. Israel Zighelboim is a highly accomplished medical doctor specializing in gynecologic oncology. He is currently the Network Chairman of the Department of Oncology and Cancer Center at St. Luke's University Health Network in PA-NJ, USA, where he also serves as an attending Gynecologic Oncologist at St. Luke's Cancer Care Associates. In addition, he is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Temple University School of Medicine in Philad...elphia, PA. Dr. Zighelboim has an impressive educational background, having earned his MD degree from the Central University of Venezuela in 1999. He has also held various academic and clinical positions at prestigious institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Throughout his career, Dr. Zighelboim received numerous awards and honors, including the George Feldman Achievement Award for Young Leadership from the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley in 2020, the Outstanding Editorial Board Reviewer for 2022 and the RockStar Award for Most Reviews Completed, and the Lighting Award for Fastest Turnaround from Gynecologic Oncology Case Reports in 2022. He is also an author and co-author of over 120 publications, including peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, and abstracts. Dr. Zighelboim is affiliated with many professional organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Venezuelan Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and the American College of Surgeons, among others. He is also an Associate Editorial Board Member of the American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology and an Editorial Board Member of Gynecologic Oncology Case Reports.

Affiliations

American College of Healthcare Executives

Venezuelan Society of Gynecologic Oncology

The American College of International Academic Medicine

Pennsylvania Medical Society

Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

Foundation for Women’s Cancer

American College of Surgeons

Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG)

Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Venezuela

International Gynecologic Cancer Society

St. Louis Obstetrical and Gynecological Society

American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP)

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Society of Gynecologic Oncology

American Medical Association

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

College of Physicians of the Federal District

Miranda State College of Physicians

Awards

Gynecologic Oncology Case Reports: “Outstanding Editorial Board Reviewer for 2022”

2022

Gynecologic Oncology Case Reports: “RockStar Award” (Most Reviews Completed), “Lighting Award” (Fastest Turnaround).

2022

George Feldman Achievement Award for Young Leadership. Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. Allentown, PA

2020

Physician Honoree Award. Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at St. Luke’s University Health Network

2015

2011 Siteman Cancer Center Research Development Award. ATR Mutation in Endometrial Cancer. St. Louis, MO

2011

President’s Award. The St. Louis Gynecological Society Annual Scientific Meeting: ATR Mutation in Uterine Cancer is Associated with Poor Disease Free and Overall Survival. St. Louis, MO

2007

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