Frederick R. Ueland, MD

  • Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
  • Chief Medical Officer and Director of Oncology Clinical Services, Markey Cancer Center
4.94 out of 5

About

Frederick Ueland is a graduate of Stanford University and received his medical degree from the Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C. He then completed a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Gynecologic Oncology.

Dr. Ueland's special interests include ovarian tumor evaluation with ultrasound and biomarkers, treatment of ovarian cancer, and advanced pelvic surgery. He is an active translational researcher at the NCI-designated Markey Cancer Center, and was the principal investigator for the OVA-1 trial which resulted in FDA-clearance for the ovarian tumor blood test in 2009. He is also the Medical Director of Gynecologic Surgery, and Medical Director of Outpatient Chemotherapy and Infusion for UK HealthCare. He serves on a number of local and national cancer committees.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Training & Education

Degree

Wake Forest University, School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.

Residency

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Fellowship

University of Kentucky, Lexington

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology

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Patient Stories

Ratings & Reviews

4.94 out of 5
21 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Dr. Ueland is the best! He is professional, but he also knows how to build rapport with his patients to make us feel comfortable.

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    Dr Ueland explained everything about my problem that I understood. I feel like he cares about his patients.

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    I have the best doctor anywhere! Dr. Ueland is wonderful and caring doctor. Listenes to everything you have to say as well as my family! I was truly blessed to have been referred to him!!!

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    Dr. gave detailed explanation and made things understandable for a layman/woman.

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    I am always treated well by every one at UK, from the medical staff to the shuttle drivers.
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      Frederick UELAND was very kind, knowledgeable, confidant, experienced, and genuinely caring and concerned.
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      Dr. Ueland is excellent.
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      Dr Ueland is God sent.
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      All good experiences
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      Dr. Ueland has been a Godsend during my cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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      Answered questions explained well did not rush was patient
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      I always recommend when I can.
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      Doctor is one of the best.
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      Always perfect
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      Dr. Ueland is the BEST! Always attentive, interested, knowledgeable and great at explaining
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      I would go nowhere else. This is the best care anyone could receive!
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      Absolutely will refer to this Dr. And his practice!
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      This was just a check-up and without the scan results, what we had to talk about was limited. But he did call me the next with the results. Have a couple more questions since I now have the results, but they are always good to help me and answer my questions.
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      As I said normally service is prompt and efficient.
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      I never fail to sing the praised of Dr. Ueland, and I am thankful he is my doctor.
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      The best care you could ask for