Education
- Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA
- Medical Doctorate
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
- Bachelor of Arts
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
Surgery Locations
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
- St. David's Medical Center
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center
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.
Other Information
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.
Quotes from Online Portal
“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.”
Publications
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Feasibility and Learning Curve of Robotic Laparoendoscopic Single-Site Surgery in Gynecology
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2017
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A Case of Mesothelioma Masquerading Pre-Operatively As Ovarian Cancer and Brief Review of the Literature
Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 2016
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Does the Presence of Endometriosis Affect Prognosis in Ovarian Cancer?
Cancer Invest, 2016
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Sclerosing Mesenteritis Mimics Gynecologic Malignancy
Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 2015
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Long-Term Mortality Among Women With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Gynecologic Oncology, 2015
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Use and Duration of Chemotherapy and Its Impact on Survival in Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
Gynecologic Oncology, 2015
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Increased Cervical Cancer Risk Associated With Screening at Longer Intervals
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2015
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State of the Science: Cervical Cancer Screening in Transition
Gynecologic Oncology, 2014
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New Mexico HPV Pap Registry Steering Committee. Cervical Excisional Treatment of Young Women: A Population-Based Study
Gynecologic Oncology, 2014
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Minimally Invasive vs. Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 2014
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Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and Ileostomies in Ovarian Cancer
Ninth International Symposium on Regional Cancer Therapies, 2014
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The Presence of Endometriosis Is Associated With Improved Survival in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Poster Presentation at the Society for Gynecologic Oncology 45th Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, 2014
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Use and Duration of Chemotherapy and Its Impact on Survival in Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
Poster Presentation at the Society for Gynecologic Oncology 45th Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, 2014
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Long-Term Mortality Among Women With Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Poster Presentation at the New York Obstetrics Society Meeting, 2014
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Use and Duration of Chemotherapy and Its Impact on Survival in Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer
Poster presentation at the New York Obstetrics Society Meeting, 2013
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Identification of Master Regulators of Platinum Resistance in Ovarian Cancer
Oral Plenary Presentation at the Society for Gynecologic Oncology 44th Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, 2013
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Fallopian Tube Origin of Ovarian Cancer: Salpingectomy in Benign Gynecologic Surgery
Oral Presentation at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Grand Rounds, 2013
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Cervical Cancer Rates After the Transition From Annual Pap to 3-Year HPV and Pap
Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 2013
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Contemporary Clinical Management of Endometrial Cancer
Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2013
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Fallopian Tube Removal: “Stic-ing” It to Ovarian Cancer: What Is the Utility of Prophylactic Tubal Removal?
Current Oncology, 2013
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Screening History Preceding a Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer in Women Age 65 and Older
Gynecologic Oncology, 2012
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Screening History Preceding and Long-Term Risk of Invasive Cervical Cancer Following Diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma In Situ in Routine Clinical Practice
Poster Presentation at the Society for Gynecologic Oncology 43rd Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, 2012
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Sustained Rise in the Diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma In Situ in Routine Clinical Practice
Poster Presentation at the American Society of Colposcopists and Cervical Pathologists Biennial Scientific Meeting, 2012
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Pap Negative HPV Positive Screening Results: Compliance With Follow-Up and Results of Follow-Up
Featured Poster presentation at the Society for Gynecologic Oncology 42nd Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, 2011
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Consequences of Lengthening Cervical Cancer Screening Intervals on Mammography Rates
Poster Presentation at the Society for Gynecologic Oncology 42nd Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, Orlando, 2011
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Lessons From Practice: Cervical Cancer Antecedents in the Cotesting Era
Oral Presentation at the Western Association of Gynecologic Oncologists 40th Annual Meeting, 2011
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Screening History Preceding a Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer in Women Age 65 and Older
Oral presentation at Eurogin Conference, 2011
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Risk of Invasive Cancer in Routine Clinical Practice Following a CIN2 or CIN2/3 Biopsy
Oral presentation at Eurogin Conference, 2011
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Cervical Cancer Rates in Clinical Practice With Cotesting and Interval Extension
Oral Plenary presentation at the Society for Gynecologic Oncology 42nd Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, 2011
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