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Education & Training
Medical School
University of California at Irvine
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- University of California Irvine Medical Center
Fellowship
Gynecologic Oncology
- University of California Irvine Medical Center
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Research Profile
Hunter specializes in gynecologic oncology. With nearly twenty years in practice, he has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers.
In addition to his clinical practice, Hunter also works to advance medical technology. Many women who develop uterine cancer require a hysterectomy, a removal of the uterus. Traditionally, the surgery leaves a large scar and results in several weeks’ recovery time. Hunter has developed a prototype surgical device that would allow hysterectomies to be performed less invasively.
Hunter has also been an early adopter of new medical innovations. For many of his cancer patients, he operates using the da Vinci Surgical System. This advanced device decreases incision size and reduces complications — in many cases, enabling the patient to go home the same day.
Dr. Mark Hunter is an assistant professor in the School of Medicine and a gynecologic oncology specialist with MU Health. He also serves as director of gynecologic oncology at MU’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center.
Research Interests
- Surgical and Medical Treatment of Gynecologic Cancers
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
- Vulvar Cancer