Meet Dr. Lengyel
Dr. Lengyel performed the University of Chicago's first laparoscopic pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection for gynecologic cancer. He also performs radical vaginal trachelectomy (RVT) to preserve fertility in young patients who have cervical cancer.
Dr. Lengyel has been recognized by Chicago magazine as one of the city's "Top Doctors" for ovarian and cervical cancer care. He is also skilled in complex pelvic surgeries for benign gynecologic conditions, such as endometriosis and fistula repairs.
Dr. Lengyel's research laboratory in the Center for Integrative Science focuses on the investigation of new therapies for the treatment of ovarian cancer. His research is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition to clinical and research activities, Dr. Lengyel mentors residents and postdoctoral fellows in the Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology.
Areas of Expertise
- Endometrial Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Abnormal Placentation
- Radical Vaginal Trachelectomy (Dargent's Operation)
Board Certifications
- Gynecologic Oncology
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology
- American Association of Teachers of German
Practicing Since
- 1992
Languages Spoken
- German
- Italian
- English
Medical Education
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Internship
- University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Residency
- Technische Universutat Munchen
Fellowship
- MD Anderson Cancer Center; University of California San Francisco Health
News & Research
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- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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