Research Interest
Dr. Eshed is actively involved in clinical trials to individualize patient care and improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. She has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications and presents lectures nationally and internationally on research in gynecologic cancers. She was the recipient of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Young Investigator Award grant for her research efforts in minimally invasive gynecologic cancer surgery.
Dr. Eshed is the principal investigator in USOR 17052 using an anti-PD1 monoclonal antibody REGN2810 vs. investigator’s choice chemotherapy for metastatic or recurrent platinum resistant cervical cancer.
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Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Eshed’s love for travel permeated her experiences in university and training. Dr. Eshed attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire before going on to medical school at Albany Medical College in New York. She then finished her residency at the University of California Davis. After completing her fellowship training in Gynecologic Oncology at Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, NY she came to Austin, Texas to start her career and her family.
In addition to her clinical, academic, and research pursuits, Dr. Eshed stays active and has a passion for competitive racing including Ironman, marathons, and triathlons, having competed in the Boston Marathon, USAT Olympic National Championships, Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Ironman Couer d’Alene, and Ironman Mont Tremblant.
Dr. Eshed also enjoys spending time with her family including her husband, daughter, son and dog. She loves the outdoors, specifically skiing and hiking. In addition to her love for traveling, she is also passionate about music, making Austin the perfect city to live and raise her family.
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“Dr. Eshed is outstanding. She was recommended by my GYN and I have been a patient over 2 years now. She takes the time to answer all questions and is extremely knowledgeable. No question is too small. She is patient and understanding. In my experience, she’s not rushed to surgeries or extreme measures and looks at all factors while listening and understanding any concerns. She, and all of her staff, are fantastic and I’d definitely recommend.”
“Dr. Eshed is a wonderful, dedicated and gifted doctor. I am so blessed to have her as my oncologist. It is because of her that I am still alive today, and that is not an exaggeration. My children and grandchildren are the most precious thigs to me and I would not hesitate to call on her if in need.”
“Dr. Eshed is extremely knowledgeable and I trust her opinion and decisions implicitly. But most of all she is so compassionate and patient. Dr. Eshed listens not only with her ears but with her heart.”
“Dr. Eshed has been treating me for ovarian cancer for the past three years. I cannot praise her enough for her knowledge, and loving caring bedside manner.”