GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGIST JOINS HOSPITALS

Gizelka David-West, M.D., a gynecologic oncologist, has joined the Northwell Health Cancer Institute team of specialists at Northern Westchester and Phelps hospitals. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian, uterine, cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers. 

Extensively trained and highly skilled at treating complex gynecologic cancer with minimally invasive robotic surgery, which helps improve surgical precision and alleviates the limitations of laparotomy and conventional laparoscopy, David-West helps to improve patient outcomes. 

In addition to her clinical work, she plans to increase awareness of gynecologic cancer in Westchester County through social media and community engagements, both virtual and in-person. This is a mission she is dedicated to even outside of work as lead singer in the critically acclaimed rock band N.E.D. (No Evidence of Disease).

Prior to joining Northwell, David-West spent several years in practice at Westchester Medical Center as an attending physician and assistant professor of gynecologic oncology. She also was involved in medical student education at New York Medical College. 

David-West received a Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, in biology from Eastern New Mexico University and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at New York University School of Medicine.