Mihae Song, M.D.
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Cancer/Endometrial Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Robotic Surgery
- HIPEC — Hyperthermic (or Heated) Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
- Fertility Sparing Cancer Treatments
- Ovarian Cancer
- Novel Therapies in Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine/Endometrial Cancer
- Assistant Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Surgery
It is a privilege and honor to be able to take part of a patient’s journey through this difficult time of a cancer diagnosis.
Location
Duarte Cancer Center
Duarte, CA 91010
Education & Experience
2018-present, New Jersey Medical License
2015-2018, Minnesota Medical License
2015, Board-certified fellow, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2009, Doctor of Medicine, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY
2004, Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior, Columbia College, Columbia University, New York, NY
2017-2018, Fellowship, Program in Health Disparities Research, Health Equity Leadership & Mentoring Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2015-2018, Fellowship, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2009-2013, Residency, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
2020-present, Assistant Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
2018-2020, Assistant Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, NJ
2013-2015, Academic Faculty Scholar, Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Robert Wood Johnson Medical Group, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
2013-2015, Research Investigator, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
2004-2005, Research Assistant, Division of Tissue Engineering, Regeneration, and Repair Program, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Awards & Memberships
Awards
2020, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Excellence in Teaching Award – awarded by medical students, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2020, Award for Excellence in Teaching – awarded by residents, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2019, Award for Excellence in Surgical Teaching in the Operating Room – awarded by residents, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2014, Award for Excellence in Teaching – awarded by residents, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2012, Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery – American Urogynecologic Society, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2012, RWJMS Ob/Gyn Residency Program Professionalism Award, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2011, Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award to an Outstanding Resident Role Model, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2011, Induction into Gold Humanism Honor Society, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2011, Excellence Award in Recognition for Excellence and Compassion in Patient Care and Commitment to Teaching – Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2009, Abraham J. Rongy Award for excellence in obstetrics and gynecology, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
2001-2004, Columbia University Dean’s List, Columbia College, Columbia University
Publications
- Kohut A, Earnhardt M, Cuccolo N, Kim C, Song M, Girda E, Buckley De Mertiens A, Stephenson R, Balica A, Leiser A, Demissie K, Rodriguez L. Evaluating unplanned readmission and prolonged length of stay following minimally invasive surgery for endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2020 Jan;156(1):162-168.
- Song M, Kumaran MN, Gounder M, Gibbon DG, Nieves-Neira W, Vaidya A, Hellmann M, Kane MP, Buckley B, Shih W, Caffrey PB, Frenkel GD, Rodriguez-Rodriguez L. Phase 1 trial of selenium plus chemotherapy in gynecologic cancers. Gynecol Oncol. 2018 Sep;150(3): 478-486
- Teoh D, Smith T, Song M, Spirtos N. Care After Chemotherapy: Peripheral Neuropathy, Cannabis for Symptom Control, and Mindfulness. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book. 2018 May 23;(38):469-479
- Song M, Glasgow M, Murugan P, Rivard C. Aggressive Angiomyxoma of the vulva and bladder. Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Oct;130(4):885-888
- Song M, Chekmareva M, Bachmann G, Gibbon D. Pilomatrix carcinoma of the vulva. Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2015 Dec 19;15:9-11
- Song M, Di Paola R, Cracchiolo BM, Gibbon DG, Hellmann M, Nieves-Neira W, Vaidya AP, Wagreich A, Shih W, Rodriguez-Rodriguez L. Phase II trial of paclitaxel, 13-cis retinoic acid, and interferon-alfa-2b in the treatment of advanced stage or recurrent cervical cancer. Int JGynecol Cancer. 2014 Nov;24(9):1636-41
- Glod J*, Song M*, Sharma A, Tyagi R, Rhodes RH, Weissmann DJ, Roychowdhury S, Khan A, Kane MP, Hirschfield K, Ganesan S, DiPaola RS, Rodriguez-Rodriguez L. Next generation sequencing as aid to diagnosis and treatment of an unusual pediatric brain cancer. J. Pers. Med. 2014, 4(3), 402-411 * These authors contributed equally to the manuscript.