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Mitchell Clark, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
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Additional Titles

Assistant Program Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Program

Associate Director, Center for Precision Diagnosis of Trophoblastic Disease

Director, Gynecologic Oncology at Waterford, Smilow Cancer Hospital Waterford Care Center

Contact Info

Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

PO Box 208063

New Haven, CT 06520

United States

About

Titles

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

Assistant Program Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Program; Associate Director, Center for Precision Diagnosis of Trophoblastic Disease

Positions outside Yale

Director, Gynecologic Oncology at Waterford, Smilow Cancer Hospital Waterford Care Center

Biography

Dr. Clark holds the rank of assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Yale University School of Medicine. After finishing residency at Yale New Haven Health, he completed his fellowship training at the internationally renowned Princess Margaret Cancer Center at the University of Toronto where he gained clinical and surgical expertise in all aspects of gynecologic cancer care. He also engaged in a rigorous research program focusing on furthering our understanding of the role of surgery in high-risk ovarian cancer. During his fellowship, he completed a Master's of Public Health and continues to actively research cervical cancer prevention at a population level using healthcare administrative databases. He has received numerous National and International awards for his research, teaching and surgical skills including the Society of Gynecologic Oncology of Canada (GOC) Research Award, Award of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (AAGL) and Yale School of Medicine Teaching Award.

Appointments

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

MPH
University of Massachusetts (2023)
Fellow
University of Toronto (2020)
Resident
Yale University Bridgeport Hospital (2017)
MD
AUC School of Medicine
BSc
St. Francis Xavier University, Biology (2009)

Research

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Mitchell Clark's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

  • activity

    Society of Gynecologic Oncology

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    Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada

  • activity

    American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

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    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology

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    Yale University School of Medicine

Clinical Care

Overview

Mitchell Clark, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist with training in both surgical and medical oncology. He has expertise in chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and minimally invasive surgeries. He sees women with gynecologic malignancies and complex surgical problems, as well as genetic conditions that put them at risk for developing a gynecologic cancer.

Dr. Clark grew up in a small, rural community, where he began thinking about becoming a doctor after a close family member died from ovarian cancer. “I saw the lack of resources and advanced treatment options, and limitations in the system,” he says. “I was inspired to pursue a specialty where I could advocate for women to receive the highest quality of care close to home.”

Since then he’s seen improvements in both treatments and survival rates for women with gynecologic cancers. Surgery has evolved to the point where he can usually offer a minimally invasive approach that not only treats cancer, but also allows patients to return to their normal routines “faster than ever,” he says. “Being at Yale allows me to offer comprehensive cancer care that encompasses a multidisciplinary approach spanning from early detection to survivorship.”

In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Clark is interested in improving care for his patients through research. “I am passionate about leveraging the power of large health care administrative databases that include thousands of women to try and answer the important questions facing our specialty,” he says. Another interest is early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. “We know that most cervical cancers are due to human papillomavirus [HPV] infections, which can be prevented through vaccination,” Dr. Clark says.

Clinical Specialties

Gynecologic Oncology; Surgical Oncology; Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences; Medical Oncology

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Board Certifications

  • Gynecologic Oncology

    Certification Organization
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CANADA
    Original Certification Date
    2020
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Certification Organization
    Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of CANADA
    Original Certification Date
    2018

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Contacts

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Mailing Address

Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

PO Box 208063

New Haven, CT 06520

United States

Administrative Support

Locations

  • Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

    Academic Office

    Farnam Memorial Building

    310 Cedar Street, Wing Gynecologic Oncology, Fl 3rd, Ste 328

    New Haven, CT 06510

    General Information

    203.785.4013
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