Lisa N.Abaid, M.D.
Robotic and traditional surgical management of ovarian, uterine, and cervical
cancers with simple and radical hysterectomy, pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy,
omentectomy, trachelectomy (removal of the cervix), and radical parametrectomy.
Lisa N. Abaid, M.D., MPH, FACOG, FACS, is a gynecologic oncologist in
Newport Beach and a member of Gynecologic Oncology Associates. As a gynecologic
oncologist, she treats cancers of the female pelvis, primarily ovarian,
uterine, and cervical cancer.
Dr. Abaid is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Gynecologic
Oncology. She is an AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimaly Invasive Gynecology
(COEMIG) designee. Dr. Abaid received extensive training in robotic surgery
during her fellowship and has an interest in minimally-invasive approaches
in the treatment of all gynecologic cancers, especially uterine and cervical
cancer, and early ovarian cancer. She has extensive experience in robotic-assisted
hysterectomy, radical hysterectomy, pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy,
and oophorectomy. In addition to performing robotic surgery for gynecologic
cancers, she also treats patients with some benign conditions such as
severe endometriosis and large uterine fibroids.
Tiffany L Beck, M.D.
Tiffany Beck, MD, MPH, FACOG attended Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine followed by a general OB/GYN residency at Magee Women’s
Hospital of University of Pittsburgh. She then completed her fellowship
at University of Washington where she received training in complex robotic
surgery, debulking procedures, delivery of chemotherapy/immunotherapy/biologic
treatments, as well as the treatment of a broad spectrum of gynecologic
cancers. Dr Beck is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and board-eligible
in Gynecologic Oncology.
John V. Brown, M.D.
Surgical procedures for cancers of the uterus/cervix/ovary, complicated
pelvic surgery.
Dr. Brown completed a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at UCLA after
a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington.
He is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Gynecologic
Oncology. Dr. Brown is an AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimaly Invasive
Gynecology (COEMIG) designee.He has been on staff at Hoag Hospital since
1990 and has been performing robotic procedures since 2006. As the Medical
Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, he is committed to
minimally invasive procedures and has extensive experience in robotic
surgery for early cancers of the ovary as well as endometrial and cervical
tumors. He has been the author or co author on many publications and has
spoken at national medical meetings regarding the benefits of robotic surgery.
Alberto A. Mendivil, M.D.
Surgical procedures for cancers of the uterus/cervix/ovary, complicated
pelvic surgery.
Alberto A. Mendivil, M.D. is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
He is an AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimaly Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG)
designee. Dr. Mendivil obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal
Physiology and Neurosciences from the University of California, San Diego
before receiving his medical degree at the University of Utah School of
Medicine. Dr. Mendivil's internship and residency training in Obstetrics
and Gynecology were at the University of California, Irvine. His Fellowship
training in Gynecologic Oncology was completed at the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Mendivil has extensive training in all aspects
of gynecologic surgery including advanced laparoscopy and robotics. He
has a particular interest in minimally invasive surgical staging of gynecologic
cancers and fertility sparing cancer surgery using the da Vinci® robot.
Kristina Mori, MD
Kristina Mori, MD, FACOG completed her undergraduate study at the University of California at Riverside.
She attended Medical School at Tufts University School of Medicine and
performed her residency at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Her Fellowship sub specialization in Gynecologic Oncology was completed
at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. Mori is involved with several professional associations including
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society
of Clinical Oncology, Society of Gynecologic Oncology.