Gynecologic Oncologist
Dr. Jay W. Carlson is a Gynecologic Oncologist in Springfield, MO
with special training and skill in gynecologic cancers.
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Jay W. Carlson, DO performs
diagnostic procedures and treatments to address female cancers. Gynecologic Oncology is
the diagnosis and treatment of tumors on the female reproductive system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Gynecologic Oncologists include noncancerous growths like endometriosis, fibroids, and ovarian cysts; and ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancer.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gynecologic Oncologists
include collecting medical histories and educating patients and their families on cancer; performing imaging tests, blood tests, and biopsies; and creating treatment plans that may use radiation therapy, chemotherapy, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, laparoscopic surgery, and robotic surgery.
An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.
Gynecologic Oncologists in Springfield, MO
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Jay W. Carlson is a Surgical Oncologist in Springfield, MO
with special training and skill in treating cancer surgically.
As a Surgical Oncologist, Jay W. Carlson, DO performs
surgical cancer procedures, tissue biopsy, and patient education. Surgical Oncology is
a medical specialty centered on treating a wide variety of cancers using surgical diagnostic methods and surgical techniques. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Surgical Oncologists include cancer of the colon, prostate, breast, lung, stomach, pancreas, throat, thyroid, gallbladder, liver, blood, brain, and ovaries.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Surgical Oncologists
include x-ray, MRI, and CT imaging, tissue and tumor biopsy, surgical removal of tumors, creating treatment plans for cancer patients, providing patient education, developing patient nutrition plans, and providing post-operative patient care.
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Surgical Oncologists in Springfield, MO
