About: Board-certified in both obstetrics gynecology and gynecology/oncology, Dr. Farr R. Nezhat is one of the leading gynecologic oncologists and endometriosis specialists in the world. His pioneering work in laparoscopy and robotic surgery for the treatment of gynecological cancers and complex benign conditions attracts patients from across the globe. Dr. Farr Nezhat’s expertise lies in treating ovarian, uterine, cervical cancers. He also specializes in severe multi-organ endometriosis, pelvic masses, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, various gynecological fistulas, congenital anomalies. Through the establishment of a minimally invasive surgery division fellowships at three hospitals, Dr. Farr Nezhat has provided innumerable training opportunities for fellows, residents, medical students, national/international visiting physicians. He was one of the first to perform, publish teach laparoscopic and robotic surgery in gynecology oncology. In addition to providing world-class treatment to patients, Dr. Farr Nezhat contributes prolifically to the scientific medical literature, having authored over 200 articles establishing himself as a leading endometriosis specialist, ovarian cancer specialist, cervical cancer specialist. He has published four textbooks on operative laparoscopy, robotics, hysteroscopy, one textbook on the medical surgical management of endometriosis, contributed more than 80 book chapters to various texts. He has presented over 300 abstracts video presentations, earning over 20 awards throughout his career. Dr. Farr Nezhat has organized numerous post-graduate courses that included didactic lectures, hands-on training simulations, live surgery demonstrations. His charitable teaching endeavors have brought him across the globe, where he has performed live surgery upon invitation in many countries. He is also regularly invited to national international professional societies congresses as a visiting professor faculty member has delivered over 400 lectures throughout the United States more than 30 countries. Dr. Farr Nezhat believes learning, training, collaboration are interdependent foundational components that lead to meaningful breakthroughs in patient care. He continues to research, publish teach in the areas of the pathophysiology of ovarian cancer, malignant transformation of endometriosis, application of laparoscopy robotics in gynecological malignancy, most specifically in early advanced ovarian cancer. Most importantly, given the significance of the malignant transformation of endometriosis its association with ovarian cancer, Dr. Farr Nezhat’s work has benefitted countless women their families worldwide.

Industry: Healthcare

Current Organization: Nezhat Surgery for Gynecology / Oncology (NSGO)

Specialty: Gynecologist