About
Dr. Amelia Marie Jernigan is a gynecologic oncologist who practices at University Medical Center in New Orleans. She is board certified in Gynecologic Oncology and Obstetrics & Gynecology, and trained at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.
Dr. Jernigan treats patients with gynecological cancers including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancer, as well as fallopian tube cancer and pelvic masses. Her procedures include gynecologic tumor removal, reproductive organ biopsy and breast cancer screening. She approaches gynecologic oncology by combining the patient-centered care of obstetrics and gynecology with the complexity of cancer treatment, caring for patients from diagnosis through surgery, systemic therapies and long-term follow-up. Dr. Jernigan established Louisiana's first HIPEC program for ovarian cancer and offers access to clinical trials. She speaks English.
Conditions Treated
- Breast cancer risk
- Cervical cancer
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Vulvar cancer
- Breast cancer screening
- Endometrial cancer
- Gynecological cancer
- Pelvic mass
- Vaginal cancer
Specialized Treatments
- Gynecologic cancer treatment: chemotherapy
- Gynecologic tumor removal
- Tumor markers
- Gynecologic tumor marker levels
- Reproductive organ biopsy
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.