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About Me

Conditions I specialize in
  • Gynecologic Oncology

James Pavelka MD is a gynecologic oncologist with Tristate Gynecologic Oncology, and the Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is also the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology. Dr. Pavelka graduated from Denison University in Granville, OH, in 1997, and from the College of Medicine at the Ohio State University, in Columbus, in 2001.

He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Ohio State University Medical Center in 2005 and the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship at UCLA/Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles in 2008.

Dr. Pavelka joined the staff of Good Samaritan Hospital in August 2008. He is fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Pavelka's research interests include minimally invasive surgical techniques and the effects of obesity on gynecologic cancers and their treatments.

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Locations I practice at

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    TriHealth Tristate Gynecologic Oncology - Good Samaritan Campus
  • Education

    • UCLA Cedars-Sinai | Fellowship, 2008
    • The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Residency, 2005
    • The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Internship, 2002
    • The Ohio State University College of Medicine | Medical School, 2001
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    Certifications

    • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Board, 2011
      Gynecologic Oncology
    • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Other, 2009

    Ratings and Reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
    4.9 / 5 (139 ratings, 7 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      The doctor was knowledgeable and professional. Answered all of my questions and concerns.
      Reviewed November 29, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      Wonderful.
      Reviewed November 27, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      Everyone is very professional and easy to talk to.
      Reviewed November 26, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Pavelka really listened and thoroughly explained my options.
      Reviewed June 28, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Pelvelka & his staff are always very caring & listen.
      Reviewed June 21, 2024
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