Amy Hakim, M.D., M.S.

805-496-2949
Amy Hakim, M.D., M.S.
Gynecologic Oncologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
Research Area
  • Gynecologic Oncology
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
Clinical Teams
Ovarian Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Uterine and Endometrial Cancers
Gynecologic Oncology
HIPEC — Hyperthermic (or Heated) Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Surgery — Gynecological Oncology
Amy Hakim, M.D., is a surgical oncologist dedicated to treating gynecological cancers. Dr. Hakim also studies the connection between these cancers’ and human papillomavirus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine. She has authored multiple papers on this topic.
 
Dr. Hakim received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis and completed her OB/GYN residency at University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine. She then underwent additional OB/GYN fellowship training at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, City of Hope and University of Texas Medical Branch-Methodist Hospital in Galveston and Houston.

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 2013, Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • 2016, Gynecologic Oncology

  • California State Medical License

Degrees

  • 2001, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, Medical Doctor

  • 1997, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, Master of Science, Epidemiology

  • 1993, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, Master of Arts, Economics

  • 1987, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Fellowship

  • 2008-2010, Gynecologic Oncology Fellow, University of Texas Medical Branch-Methodist Hospital, Galveston and Houston, TX

  • 2007-2008, Gynecologic Oncology Fellow, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

  • 2005-2007, Gynecologic Oncology Fellow, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Residency

  • 2001-2005, Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI

Awards & Memberships

Memberships

  • 2016, Member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists

  • 2015, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG)

  • 2013, American Medical Association (AMA)

Publications

  • A.W. Adamson, Y.C. Ding, L.Steele, L.A. Leong, R. Morgan, M.T. Wakabayashi, E.S. Han, T.H. Dellinger, P. S. Lin, A.A. Hakim, S. Wilczynski, C.D. Warden, S. Tao. V. Bedell, M.C. Cristea & S. L. Neuhausen. Genomic analyses of germline and somatic variation in high-grade serous ovarian cancer. Journal of Ovarian Research 16, Article number: 141 (2023)
  • Hakim AA, Petrovitch H, Burchfiel CM, Ross GW, Rodriguez BL, White LR, Yano K, Curb JD, Abbott RD. Effects of Walking on Mortality Among Nonsmoking Retired Men. New England Journal of Medicine. 1998;338;94-99. PMID: 9420340
  • Cristea MC, Frankel P, Synold T, Rivkin S, Lim D, Chung V, Chao J, Wakabayashi M, Paz B, Han E, Lin P, Leong L, Hakim A, Carroll M, Prakash N, Dellinger TH, Park M, Morgan RJ. A phase I trial of intraperitoneal nab-paclitaxel in the treatment of advanced malignancies primarily confined to the peritoneal cavity. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2019 Jan 8. doi: 10.1007/s00280-019-03767-9. PMID: 30623229
  • Cristea MC, Frankel P, Synold T, Rivkin S, Lim D, Chung V, Chao J, Wakabayashi M, Paz B, Han E, Lin P, Leong L, Hakim A, Carroll A, Openshaw H, Prakash N, Dellinger T, Park M, Morgan RJ. A Phase I trial of intraperitoneal nab-Paclitaxel (Abraxane®) in the treatment of advanced malignancies primarily confined to the peritoneal cavity". Cancer and Pharmacology. 83 (2019) 589-598. PMID: 30623229
  • Dellinger TH, Hakim A, S. Lee S, Wakabayashi M, Morgan RM, Han ES.  Surgical management of vulvar cancer. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2017 Jan;15(1):121-128. PMID: 28040722
  • Otis-Green S, Wakabayashi MT, Morgan R, Hakim A, Ferrell B, Sun V, Yang E, Grant MJ. Palliative Care Opportunities for Women with Advanced Ovarian Cancer Associated with Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy. J Palliative Med. 2013 Jan; 16(1);44-53, doi: 10. 1089/jpm.2012.0174. Epub 2012 Dec 28. PMID: 23272673
  • Sun V, Otis-Green S, Morgan R, Wakabayashi M, Hakim, A, Callado ME; Yang E, Ferrell B, Grant M. Toxicities, complications, and clinical encounters during intraperitoneal chemotherapy in 17 women with ovarian cancer., European Journal of Oncology Nursing;e: 17 (2013), pp. 375-380 DOI information 10.1016/j. ejon.2012.10.005. PMID: 23153453 
  • Hakim A, Dinh TA. Worldwide Impact of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2009 April 23 [Epub ahead of print].
  • Hakim A, Barry CP, Barnes HJ, Anderson KE, Petitte J, Whitaker R, Lancaster JM, Wenham RM, Carver DK, Turbov J, Berchuck A, Kopelvich L, Rodriguez GC. Ovarian adenocarcinomas in the Laying Hen and Women Share Similar Alterations in p53, ras, and HER-2/neu. Cancer Prev Res (Phil Pa). 2009 Feb;2(2):114-21.
  • Wakabayashi MT, Lin PS, Hakim A. The Role of Cytoreductive/Debulking Surgery in Ovarian Cancer. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2008 Sep;6(8):803-10.; quiz 811. Review.
  • Hakim A, Lin PS, Wilczynski S, Nguyen K, Lynes B, Wakabayashi MT. Indications and Efficacy of the Human Papilloma Vaccine. Current Treat Options in Oncol. 2007. Dec;8(6):393-401.
  • Bulun SE, Chen D, Lu M, Zhao H, Cheng Y, Demura M, Yilmaz B, Martin R, Utsunomiya H, Thung S, Su E, Marsh E, Hakim A, Yin P, Ishikawa H, Amin S, Imir G, Gurantes B, Attar E, Reierstad S, Innes J, Lin Z. Aromatase Excess in Cancers of the Breast, Endometrium, and Ovary. J Steroid Biochem and Molec Biol. 2007. August-September;1061(1-5):81-96.
  • Hakim A, Terada K. Sentinel Node Dissection in Vulvar Cancer. Current Treat Options in Oncol. 2006;7:85-91.; Hakim AA, Curb JD, Burchfiel CM, Rodriguez BL, Sharp DS, Yano K, Abbott RD. Screening for Coronary Heart Disease in Elderly Men Based on Current and Past Cholesterol Levels: The Honolulu Heart Program. J Clin Epidemiol. 1999;52;1257-1265.
  • Hakim A, Curb JD, Petrovitch H, Rodriguez BL, Yano K, Ross GW, White LR, Abbott RD. Effects of Walking on Coronary Heart Disease in Elderly Men: The Honolulu Heart Program. Circulation. 1999;100:9-13.
  • Abbott RD, Yano K, Hakim A, Burchfiel CM, Sharp DS, Rodriguez BL, Curb JD. Expected Changes in Lipid and Lipoprotein Concentrations Over a Ten Year Period by Risk Factor Level and Prevalent Disease Status: The Honolulu Heart Program. American Journal of Cardiology. 1998;82:172-178.
  • Hakim A, Ross GW, Curb JD, Rodriguez BL, Burchfiel CM, Sharp DS, Yano K, Abbott RD. Coffee Consumption in Hypertensive Men in Older Middle-Age and the Risk of Stroke: The Honolulu Heart Program. J Clin Epidemiol 1998;51(6):487-494.

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07/23/24
I found Dr. Hakim to be extremely knowledgeable, very warm & compassionate. I felt like I was In very good hands with my cancer diagnosis. - Verified patient
06/16/24
I felt very well cared for. I am calm to be in good hands. Thank you - Verified patient
05/22/24
Everybody treats you like a fam - Verified patient
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