Edward C. Grendys, Jr., M.D. FACOG FACS
Dr. Ed Grendys shares a belief that all women with suspected or diagnosed gynecologic cancer
should be offered access to modern treatment options, which have been proven to offer a
greater likelihood of an improved outcome. With a strong academic background including a
clinical faculty appointment at Northwestern University's, Feinberg School of Medicine in
Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Grendys continues to be involved with cutting edge research in gynecologic
oncology. His experience in diagnostic methodologies, perioperative care and radical as well as
reconstructive pelvic and abdominal surgery has been developed from years of experience at
major academic institutions. A strong patient advocate, he believes that treating of patients with
dignity and compassion with a strong emphasis on quality of life is critical to oncologic care and
patient satisfaction.
Certification:
National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subspecialty Certification in Gynecologic Oncology
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Education:
Doctorate of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 1987
Residency Obstetrics/Gynecology, Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center, Chicago, IL
1991
Fellowship Gynecologic Oncology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 1994
Faculty Appointments:
Clinical Associate Professor, Northwestern University,
Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. 2004- current
Associate Professor Gynecologic Oncology
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. 2003-2004
Associate Professor Gynecologic Oncology
University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL 1996-2003
Honors / Activities:
Fellow, American College Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Fellow, Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Authored or co-authored over 75 scientific publications including peer
reviewed articles, abstracts, book chapters, and significant scientific presentations
Director Clinical Research, Northwestern University, Gynecologic Oncology Principal
Investigator, Gynecologic Oncology Group(GOG), 1994- current
Guest editor- Current Opinions in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Guest Reviewer- American Journal of Pathology, International Journal of
Gynecology and Obstetrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare in America 2002
Consumers Guide to Top Doctors, 2002
Resident Teaching Award, 1991, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002
Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award, University of South Florida, 2002
Association of Professors Gynecology, Obstetrics(APGO)
Excellence in Teaching Award, June 2003
Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, University of South Florida, 2003