Dr. Nick M. Spirtos, MD is Meritoriously Named ‘Patient Preferred Gynecology/Oncology Specialist’ for the state of Nevada, 2018!

For his dedication and excellence in patient care, Patient Preferred Physicians and Practitioners proudly named Dr. Nick Spirtos, MD, a Patient Preferred Physician representing Gynecology/ Oncology in the state of Nevada.

With over three decades of achievements in his specialty, Dr. Spirtos serves as Medical Director of the Women's Cancer Center of Nevada in Las Vegas, NV. He is board certified in Gynecological Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. A true expert in his field, Dr. Spirtos has seen great success with his patients who rate him five-stars and praise his knowledge and compassion. 

“I credit Dr. Nick Spirtos with saving my life,” said a patient review at Vitals.com, who described Dr. Spirtos as “upbeat, caring, compassionate” and knowledgeable. “He accepted me as a patient within 24 hours after I was diagnosed with uterine cancer, and removed the tumor the next day.”

“I found Dr. Spirtos experienced, willing to spend time with patients to listen and explain their condition and remedies thoroughly,” explained another patient review on Ratemds.com. “He is very kind and considerate,” said the patient who was recovering from Chemo Treatment.

Dr. Spirtos successful medical career began when he received his Medical Degree from the Northwestern Center Feinberg School of Medicine in 1980. He went on to complete his residency at Women's Hospital/Lac-Usc Medical Center in 1984 and in 1987, completed a Fellowship at Stanford University.

The Women's Cancer Center of Nevada is the largest group of gynecologic oncologists in the state of Nevada. Dr. Spirtos is one of 18 physicians in his family and is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital, Sunrise Children’s Hospital,and MountainView Hospital.

He served as the Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine from 2005 until 2010, and can currently be seen there sharing his knowledge as an Adjunct Clinical Professor.

Dr. Spirtos has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and has written numerous chapters in internationally renowned textbooks. He serves on many editorial boards and was recently named the first American Editor of Bonney's Textbook of Gynecologic Surgery, which has been in continuous publication since 1911. 

To stay abreast of the latest advances in his field, Dr. Spirtos serves as the Chairman of the Gynecologic Oncology Committee in the GOG as well as being a member of the Uterine Corpus Committee. He has previously served on the Ovarian Cancer Committee as well as the Membership Committee. On behalf of the GOG, Dr. Spirtos authored or co-authored almost every article in the field of minimally invasive surgery. He has developed many of the procedures used today in minimally invasive surgery and was one of the first gynecologic oncologists certified in robotic surgery. Along with Dr. Scott Eisenkop, Dr. Spirtos has written many of the landmark papers regarding the role of surgery in the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.
Recently he was named to the University Medical Center Advisory Board. He and the Women's Cancer Center of Nevada were featured on 60 minutes due to their commitment to the care of patients who had lost their ability to be cared for by the County Hospital (UMC). 

“Without him I would not be around today,” his patient said.“He always answered my questions and conferenced at length with my extended family. I know he treated others equally as the welfare of his patients was of primary importance to him. I feel I was blessed to have him as my oncologist in this very trying time.”

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Spirtos enjoys spending time with his family, writing, lecturing and traveling. To make an appointment with Patient Preferred Gynecology Oncology Specialist, Dr. Nick Spirtos, MD, please visit http://www.wccenter.com

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