Gynecologic oncology is a unique field that focuses on a patient-tailored approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of women with gynecologic cancers. It is a privilege to serve not only my patients, but to advocate for those who care for them. I am happy to be part of a team that provides multi-disciplinary care, engages in research that further innovations in the field, and educates the next generation of physicians.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. 2020 - 2023

Fellowship, Research, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine-Obstetrics/Gynecology. 2018 - 2020

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Missouri School of Medicine-Kansas City. 2014 - 2018

Education

MD | Texas A&M University College of Medicine. 2014

Publications

Journal Articles

Endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the colon arising from rare malignant transformation of extra-gonadal endometrioma.

Stoklosa A, Armbuster Y, Marshall L, McDowell JL, Zhang N, Smith A, Angel C, Varghese A, Huang W, Moore R

Gynecologic oncology reports.. 2025 February 57 :101664. Epub 12/17/2024.

Tertiary lymphoid structures: exploring opportunities to improve immunotherapy in ovarian cancer.

Varghese A, Hess SM, Chilakapati S, Conejo-Garcia JR, McGray AJR, Zsiros E

Frontiers in immunology.. 2025 16 :1473969. Epub 05/22/2025.

Postoperative Restrictive Opioid Protocols and Durable Changes in Opioid Prescribing and Chronic Opioid Use.

Zsiros E, Ricciuti J, Gallo S, Argentieri D, Attwood K, Ji W, Hutson A, Visco P, Coffey D, Riebandt G, Mark J, Varghese A, Hess SM, Furlani T, Fabiano A, Hennon M, Yendamuri S, Kauffman EC, Wooten KE, Hicks WL, Young J, Takabe K, Odunsi K, Case AA, Segal BH, Johnson CS, Kuvshinoff B, Nurkin S, Paragh G, de Leon-Casasola O

JAMA oncology.. 2023 February 19 (2):234-241. Epub 1900 01 01.

Bizarre Chorionic-type Trophoblast in Second-trimester and Third-trimester Placentas: Clinicopathologic Characterization of a Placental Pseudoneoplastic Lesion.

Murdock TA, Varghese A, Xing D, Schoolmeester JK, Alexander C, Baergen RN, Dahoud W, Hopkins MR, Askin F, Vang R

The American journal of surgical pathology.. 2022 February 146 (2):258-267. Epub 1900 01 01.

Rare Ovarian Tumors

Varghese A; Lele Shashikant.

Ovarian Cancer [Internet]. Brisbane (AU): Exon Publications. 2022; : Chapter 1.

Aromatase inhibitor therapy in recurrent, estrogen-receptor positive uterine serous carcinoma: A case report.

Najjar O, Varghese A, Shahi M, Vang R, Gaillard S, Smith T, Fader AN

Gynecologic oncology reports.. 2020 May 32 :100555. Epub 03/02/2020.

Peritoneal tuberculosis: the great mimicker.

Varghese A, Fader A, Wilbur M, Salimian K, Azadi JR, Johnson PT, Stone R

International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society.. 2020 April 30 (4):546-550. Epub 03/09/2020.

Laparoscopic surgical access in morbidly obese women undergoing endometrial cancer surgery: Repurposing the left upper quadrant approach.

Varghese A, Peijnenburg E, Stone RL, Wethington SL, Levinson KL, Beavis A, Yen TT, Tanner EJ, Fader AN

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology.. 2020 January 244 :56-59. Epub 11/08/2019.

Not All Peritoneal Implants Are Created Equal.

Varghese A, Shih IM

Gynecologic oncology.. 2020 January 156 (1):1-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Updates and Controversies of Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Gynecologic Surgery.

Varghese A, Doglioli M, Fader AN

Clinical obstetrics and gynecology.. 2019 December 62 (4):733-748. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effects of Gastrointestinal-Type Chemotherapy in Women With Ovarian Mucinous Carcinoma.

Kurnit KC, Sinno AK, Fellman BM, Varghese A, Stone R, Sood AK, Gershenson DM, Schmeler KM, Malpica A, Fader AN, Frumovitz M

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 2019 December 134 (6):1253-1259. Epub 1900 01 01.

Pediatric Ovarian Growing Teratoma Syndrome.

Rentea RM, Varghese A, Ahmed A, Kats A, Manalang M, Dowlut-McElroy T, Hendrickson RJ

Case reports in surgery.. 2017 2017 :3074240. Epub 06/01/2017.

Books

Ovarian Cancer (2022)

Chapter: Rare Ovarian Tumors

Authors: Varghese, A., Lele, S.

Publisher: Exon Publications 2022

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

All should be rated excellent

Apr 22, 2025

5.0

I felt seen and heard and cared for!

Apr 03, 2025

5.0

Love my doctor

Mar 17, 2025

5.0

They are excellent

Mar 15, 2025

5.0

The doctor very informative and understanding.

Feb 23, 2025

5.0

The doctor gave me very good information, very easy to understand.

Feb 19, 2025

5.0

Answers were quickly given In a way I could understand.

Feb 10, 2025

5.0

I would definitely recommend doctors and staff

Feb 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Varghese is very professional and personable.

Jan 12, 2025

1.0

Dr was extremely rude. [...] is not the kind of Dr I need.

Dec 23, 2024

5.0

Good

Dec 16, 2024

5.0

I feel well taken care of

Nov 18, 2024

4.0

I would only recommend the doctor [...].

Oct 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Varghese has always been very thorough in his explanations.

Oct 12, 2024

5.0

Dr Varghese established a trust and respect in this visit that allowed me to be confident in surgery with him as a safe and positive best option.

Aug 04, 2024

5.0

Very caring, answered questions, explained next steps,took time, no rushing

Jul 29, 2024

5.0

I was very impressed.

Jul 28, 2024

5.0

Was very impressed with the Dr. Took time to explain, answer questions and ease any worries. Highly recommended.

Jul 22, 2024

5.0

Doctor took his time and was very professional and reassuring.

Jul 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Varghese has always been very kin, professional, given me all my results and answers to our questions in ways I understand. Lets me make my own choices in the care and treatments I need. He's a very wonderful doctor and I feel very trusting and comfortable with him.

May 14, 2024

4.6

I have had only one visit which is not much to base these answers on 1 time = good.

Apr 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Varghese is wonderful!

Mar 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Varghese is kind, caring, professional, the best!

Mar 08, 2024

5.0

The care provider gave me options about my care and suggested options but did not give me his personal opinion about what he would do. Even though I know it would ultimately be my decision, his opinion mattered to me because he is an educated Provider and communicator.

Feb 24, 2024

2.6

Dr. Varghese had TERRIBLE beside manner and seemed very judgmental in discussing surgical options.

Jan 29, 2024

4.6

Dr Varghese is very easy to talk to and does a very thorough examination including imaging results .

Dec 21, 2023