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Brent DuBeshter, M.D.

Brent DuBeshter, M.D.

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About Me

Dr. DuBeshter is the former Director of Gynecologic Oncology and Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology for the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. DuBeshter earned his undergraduate degree with honors and distinction in research from Franklin & Marshall College and his medical degree from the...
Dr. DuBeshter is the former Director of Gynecologic Oncology and Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology for the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. DuBeshter earned his undergraduate degree with honors and distinction in research from Franklin & Marshall College and his medical degree from the University of Virginia. He completed his residency in obstetrics & gynecology and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

Dr. DuBeshter has contributed to numerous journal, abstracts, and books, including the chapter on gynecologic cancer in the textbook Clinical Oncology: A Multidisciplinary Approach. He is also the co-developer of IntelliDose software, a computer programs used internationally with over 100 domestic sites that safeguards patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Dr. DuBeshter is certified by the American Boards of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. He is a member of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, as well as the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He currently serves on the Clinical Practice and Finance Committee of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and is a reviewer for Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, and the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer.

Faculty Appointments

Professor Emeritus - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Credentials

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
02115 1984 - 1986

Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
02115 1978 - 1982

Internship, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Ma. 1978 - 1979

Education

MD | Univ of Virginia Sch Medicine. Medicine. 1978

BA | Franklin & Marshall Coll. Chemistry. 1974

Awards

APGO Excellence in Teaching Award. 2014

US News Top Doctor Recognition. 2012

Patient's Choice and Compassionate Doctor Award. 2010 - 2018

Americas Top Oncologists. 2008

Who's Who of Executives and Professionals. 2005

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Top Reviewer. 2005

CREOG National Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. 2004

Who's Who in Medical Science Education. 2004

Raven Society. 1978

ACS Merit Award. 1974

Phi Beta Kappa. 1974

Publications

Journal Articles

Luteoma of pregnancy masquerading as a granulosa cell tumor.

Zhang N, Thappa S, Navarro Sanchez J, Smith A, Liu C, Angel C, DuBeshter B, Morrison J, Pressman E, Moore R

Gynecologic oncology reports.. 2023 April 46 :101163. Epub 03/17/2023.

Metastatic melanoma posing as a pelvic mass.

Zywicki A, Zhang N, Sagan O, Moore R, Rowswell-Turner R, Angel C, DuBeshter B, Numbere N, Smith A

Gynecologic oncology reports.. 2023 February 45 :101133. Epub 01/08/2023.

Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma involving bowel: A case report

Sarah Thappa; Sara Spielman; Naixin Zhang; Janira Navarro Sanchez; Ashlee Smith; Richard Moore; Rachael Rowswell-Turner; Cynthia Angel; Brent DuBeshter.

Current Problems in Cancer: Case Reports. 2023; 11.

Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma involving bowel: A case report

Sarah Thappa; Sara Spielman;Naixin Zhang;Janira Navarro Sanchez; Ashlee Smith;Richard Moore;Rachael Rowswell-Turner; Cynthia Angel; Brent DuBeshter.

Current Problems in Cancer: Case Reports. 2023; 11.

Malignant transformation of mature cystic teratoma involving bowel: A case report

Sarah Thappa; Sara Spielman; Naixin Zhang; Janira Navarro Sanchez; Ashlee Smith; Richard Moore; Rachael Rowswell-Turner; Cynthia Angel; Brent DuBeshter.

Current Problems in Cancer: Case Reports. 2023; 11.

Malignancy Assessment Using Gene Identification in Captured Cells Algorithm for the Prediction of Malignancy in Women With a Pelvic Mass.

Moore RG, Khazan N, Coulter MA, Singh R, Miller MC, Sivagnanalingam U, DuBeshter B, Angel C, Liu C, Seto K, Englert D, Meachem P, Kim KK

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 2022 October 1140 (4):631-642. Epub 09/07/2022.

Malignancy Assessment Using Gene Identification in Captured Cells Algorithm for the Prediction of Malignancy in Women With a Pelvic Mass

Richard George Moore, MD, Negar Khazan, PhD, Madeline Ann Coulter, MD, Rakesh Singh, PhD, Michael Craig Miller, BS, Umayal Sivagnanalingam, BS, MS, Brent DuBeshter, MD, Cynthia Angel, MD, Cici Liu, MD, Kelly Seto, PhD, David Englert, PhD, Philip Meachem, MS, and Kyu Kwang Kim, PhD.

Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022; .

Interval robotic cytoreduction following neoadjuvant chemotherapy in advanced ovarian cancer.

Ackroyd SA, Thomas S, Angel C, Moore R, Meacham PJ, DuBeshter B

Journal of robotic surgery.. 2018 June 12 (2):245-250. Epub 06/19/2017.

Interval Robotic Cytoreduction following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer

Sarah A Ackroyd, MD, MPH; Sajeena Thomas, MD; Cynthia Angel, MD; Richard Moore, MD; Philip J Meacham, MS; and Brent DuBeshter, MD.

Journal of Robotic Surgery. 2017; .

Current Role of Robotic Hysterectomy.

Dubeshter B, Angel C, Toy E, Thomas S, Glantz JC

Journal of gynecologic surgery.. 2013 August 29 (4):174-178. Epub 1900 01 01.

Does robotic surgical staging of endometrial cancer compromise outcomes?

Sato H; DuBeshter B, Robins A; Angel C; Toy E; Thomas S.

Open Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2013; 3: 41-46.

Current role of robotic hysterectomy

DuBeshter, B; Angel, C; Toy, Eugene; Thomas, Sajeena; Glantz, JC.

Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 2013; 29(4): 174-78.

Expression of CD44, E-cadherin, and antimetastatic protein nm23-H1 in complete hydatidiform moles.

Reynolds EA, DuBeshter B, Katzman P, Larson K, Katzel S, Glantz C

Gynecologic oncology.. 2007 February 104 (2):451-4. Epub 10/04/2006.

Experience with computerized chemotherapy order entry.

Dubeshter B, Walsh CJ, Altobelli K, Loughner J, Angel C

Journal of oncology practice. 2006 March 2 (2):49-52. Epub 1900 01 01.

Chemotherapy dose limits set by users of a computer order entry system (PDF)

DuBeshter, B; Griggs, J; Angel, C; Loughner, J.

Hospital Pharmacy. 2006; 41(2): 136-142.

Experience with computerized chemotherapy order entry

DuBeshter, B; Walsh, CJ; Altobelli, K; Loughner, J; Angel, C.

Journal of Oncology Practice. 2006; 2: 49-52.

Abnormal cervical cytology: a risk factor for endometrial cancer recurrence.

Brown AK, Gillis S, Deuel C, Angel C, Glantz C, Dubeshter B

International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society.. 2005 15 (3):517-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Phase III trial of doxorubicin with or without cisplatin in advanced endometrial carcinoma: a gynecologic oncology group study.

Thigpen JT, Brady MF, Homesley HD, Malfetano J, DuBeshter B, Burger RA, Liao S

Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.. 2004 October 122 (19):3902-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

High-dose rate brachytherapy for Stage I/II papillary serous or clear cell endometrial cancer.

DuBeshter B, Estler K, Altobelli K, McDonald S, Glantz C, Angel C

Gynecologic oncology.. 2004 August 94 (2):383-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Endometrial cancer: the potential role of cervical cytology in current surgical staging.

DuBeshter B, Deuel C, Gillis S, Glantz C, Angel C, Guzick D

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 2003 March 101 (3):445-50. Epub 1900 01 01.

CD44 expression in papillary serous endometrial carcinoma.

Hosford S, Elliott J, Ma ZW, Majeste R, Dubeshter B

International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society.. 2003 13 (4):480-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Reconstruction of an extensive vulvectomy defect using the gluteus maximus fasciocutaneous V-Y advancement flap.

Arkoulakis NS, Angel CL, DuBeshter B, Serletti JM

Annals of plastic surgery.. 2002 July 49 (1):50-4; discussion 54. Epub 1900 01 01.

Changes in clinical measures of autonomic nervous system function related to cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea.

Morrow GR, Hickok JT, DuBeshter B, Lipshultz SE

Journal of the autonomic nervous system. 1999 October 878 (1):57-63. Epub 1900 01 01.

Endometrial cancer: predictive value of cervical cytology.

DuBeshter B

Gynecologic oncology.. 1999 March 72 (3):271-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Cardiac spectral power reflects parasympathetic but not sympathetic nervous system activity in a clinical population.

Muth ER, Morrow GR, Jiang W, Stern RM, Dubeshter B

Journal of the autonomic nervous system. 1996 November 661 (2):201-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Interstitial pregnancy complicated by rectal bleeding.

Warshal DP, Fultz PJ, Dawson AE, Del Priore G, DuBeshter B

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1996 November 175 (5):1373-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Tamoxifen in platinum-refractory ovarian cancer: a Gynecologic Oncology Group Ancillary Report.

Markman M, Iseminger KA, Hatch KD, Creasman WT, Barnes W, Dubeshter B

Gynecologic oncology.. 1996 July 62 (1):4-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Use of thin-layer preparations for gynecologic smears with emphasis on the cytomorphology of high-grade intraepithelial lesions and carcinomas.

Wilbur DC, Dubeshter B, Angel C, Atkison KM

Diagnostic cytopathology.. 1996 May 14 (3):201-11. Epub 1900 01 01.

Intraperitoneal Cisplatin Plus Inravenous Cyclophosphamide Versus Intravenous Cisplatin Plus Intravenous Cyclophosphamide For Stage III Ovarian Cancer.

Alberts, DS; Liu P.Y.; Hanningan, E.; OToole, R.; Williams, S.; Young, J.; Franklin, E.; Clarke-Pearson, D.; Malviya, V.; DuBeshter, B.; Hoskins, W.; Adelson, M.; Alvarez, R.; OSullivan, J.; Garcia, D.;Sparks, D.; Quade, J.; Rothenberg, M.

NEJM. 1996; 355(26): 1950-5.

Adrenal function following high-dose steroids in ovarian cancer patients.

Del Priore G, Gurski KJ, Warshal DP, Angel C, Dubeshter B

Gynecologic oncology.. 1995 October 59 (1):102-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Paclitaxel-associated hypersensitivity reaction despite high-dose steroids and prolonged infusions.

Del Priore G, Smith P, Warshal DP, Dubeshter B, Angel C

Gynecologic oncology.. 1995 February 56 (2):316-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Autonomic measures associated with chemotherapy-related nausea: techniques and issues.

Bellg AJ, Morrow GR, Barry M, Angel C, DuBeshter B

Cancer investigation.. 1995 13 (3):313-23. Epub 1900 01 01.

Failure of methotrexate treatment for term placenta percreta.

Jaffe R, DuBeshter B, Sherer DM, Thompson EA, Woods JR

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1994 August 171 (2):558-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Colposcopically Directed Biopsies versus Cone Histology in HIV (+) Women.

Del Priore, G.; Gilmore, P.; Maag, T.; Warshal, D.; Cheon, T.; Angel, C.; DuBeshter, B.

Inter. J. Gynecol Obstet. 1994; 46(2): 85.

Echinomycin in recurrent and metastatic endometrial carcinoma. A phase II trial of the Gynecologic Oncology Group.

Muss HB, Blessing JA, DuBeshter B

American journal of clinical oncology.. 1993 December 16 (6):492-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Presence of cytomegalovirus inclusion bodies in a recurrent ulcerative vaginal lesion.

Abulafia O, DuBeshter B, Dawson AE, Sherer DM

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1993 November 169 (5):1179-80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ultrasonographically guided subclavian vein catheterization in critical care obstetrics and gynecologic oncology.

Sherer DM, Abulafia O, DuBeshter B, Cox C, Woods JR

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1993 November 169 (5):1246-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Computed tomography of leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata with malignant transformation.

Abulafia O, Angel C, Sherer DM, Fultz PJ, Bonfiglio TA, DuBeshter B

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 1993 July 169 (1):52-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Recurrent stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma in the nonirradiated patient: preliminary results of surgical "staging".

Angel C, DuBeshter B, Dawson AE, Keller J

Gynecologic oncology.. 1993 February 48 (2):221-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Diagnoses After Laparotomy For a Mass in the Pelvic Area in Women.

Lin, J.Y.; Angel, C.; DuBeshter, B.; Walsh, C.J.

Gynecol Obstet. 1993; 176: 333-338.

Clinical presentation and management of stage I cervical adenocarcinoma: a 25 year experience.

Angel C, DuBeshter B, Lin JY

Gynecologic oncology.. 1992 January 44 (1):71-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Morbidity and Recurrence with Modification of Radical Vulvectomy and Groin Dissection.

Lin, J.Y.; DuBeshter, B.; Angel, C. and Dvoretsky, P.

Obstet Gynecol. 1992; 47: 80-86.

Continuous Single-layer Closure of Midline Abdominal Incisions in High-Risk Gynecologic Patients.

Young, B.K.; DuBeshter, B.; and Niloff, J.M.

Gynecol Surg. 1992; 8: 15-19.

Autonomic Changes During Cancer Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Emesis.

Morrow, G.R.; Angel, C.;DuBeshter, B.

Br. J. Cancer. 1992; 66(XIX): 42-45.

Pre-chemotherapy Total Autonomic Activity Assessed via Heart Rate Spectral Analysis as a Predictor of Chemotherapy Induced Self-Reported Nausea.

Morrow, G.R.; Barry, M.J.;Jiang, W.; Angel, C.; and DuBeshter, B.

Mechanisms and Control of Emesis. 1992; 223: 169-170.

Endometrial carcinoma: the relevance of cervical cytology.

DuBeshter B, Warshal DP, Angel C, Dvoretsky PM, Lin JY, Raubertas RF

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 1991 March 77 (3):458-62. Epub 1900 01 01.

Management of low-risk metastatic gestational trophoblastic tumors.

DuBeshter B, Berkowitz RS, Goldstein DP, Bernstein MR

The Journal of reproductive medicine.. 1991 January 36 (1):36-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Vinblastine, Cisplatin, and Bleomycin as Salvage Therapy of Refractory High Risk Metastatic Gestational Trophoblastic Disease.

DuBeshter, B.; Berkowitz, R.S.; Goldstein, D.P.; Bernstein, M.

J of Reprod Med. 1989; 34: 189-192.

Analysis of treatment failure in high-risk metastatic gestational trophoblastic disease.

DuBeshter B, Berkowitz RS, Goldstein DP, Bernstein MR

Gynecologic oncology.. 1988 February 29 (2):199-207. Epub 1900 01 01.

Chemoprophylaxis: Still Controversial For Molar Pregnancy.

Berkowitz, R.S.; DuBeshter, B.; Goldstein, D.P.; Bernstein, M.

Contemp OB/GYN. 1988; 32(4): 27.

Metastatic gestational trophoblastic disease: experience at the New England Trophoblastic Disease Center, 1965 to 1985.

DuBeshter B, Berkowitz RS, Goldstein DP, Cramer DW, Bernstein MR

Obstetrics and gynecology.. 1987 March 69 (3 Pt 1):390-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Management of Complete Molar Pregnancy

Berkowitz, R.S.; Goldstein, D.P.; DuBeshter, B. and Bernstein, M.R.;.

J Reprod Med. 1987; 32: 32-9.

Serum CA125 levels correlated with survival in epithelial ovarian cancer.

Niloff, J.M.; DuBeshter, B; Zurawski, V.R. Jr.; Gelman, R.; Hunt, R.; Bast, R.C. Jr.; Knapp, RC.

Surgical Forum. 1987; 38: 470-2.

The Structure of Trimethylsilyl Amides.

Yoder,C.; Copenhafer, W.C. and DuBeshter, B.

J.A.C.S. 1974; 96: 4283.

Books

Primary Care for Women (2004)

Chapter: Gynecologic Cancers

Primary Care for Women (2003)

Chapter: Gynecologic Cancers

Principles of Surgery, 7th ed., Companion Handbook (1999)

Chapter: Gynecology (revision)

Primary Care for Women (1998)

Chapter: Cervical Carcinoma

Principles of Surgery, 6th ed., Companion Handbook (1994)

Chapter: Gynecology (revision)

Clinical Oncology: A multidisciplinary approach for physicians and students (1993)

Chapter: Gynecologic Tumors

Principles of Surgery, 5th ed., Companion Handbook (1990)

Chapter: Gynecology (revision)

Cliinical Oncology: A Multidisciplinary Approach (1990)

Chapter: Tumors of Female Reproductive Organs