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NCH Opens Gynecologic

Oncology Clinic for Women

in Southwest Florida

by Edward Grendys, MD
by John McBroom, MD
’m proud to National Cancer Institute - Moffitt Cancer and Research
share that Naples Center in Tampa and has practiced in Southwest Florida for
IComprehensive many years.
Health (NCH) has Dr. McBroom, a faculty member at George Washington
expanded our specialty University, is board-certified in obstetrics / gynecology and
services with the gynecologic oncology. Fellowship-trained at the National
opening of NCH Cancer Institute and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he
Southwest Florida is a former Army physician who performed the first robotic
Gynecologic Oncology on October 1, 2025. This new HIPEC procedure in Georgia.
program represents another important step in our mission to Together, Dr. Grendys and Dr. McBroom lead a program
bring advanced, compassionate care closer to home for the focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers
women of our community. of the female reproductive system - including uterine, ovarian,
The service is led by gynecologic oncologists Edward and cervical cancers - as well as other complex gynecologic
Grendys, MD, and John McBroom, MD, who bring more conditions. Services include advanced imaging, molecular
than 55 years of combined clinical experience. Both are testing, minimally invasive biopsies, genetic testing, clinical
national faculty members and recognized leaders in minimally trials, and supportive care such as patient navigation, nutrition
invasive robotic surgery and HIPEC (heated intraperitoneal counseling, social work, and survivorship programs.
chemotherapy perfusion). They are also active in clinical trials This milestone underscores our commitment to expanding
that expand access for women, introducing them to new access to exceptional specialty care and supporting women
therapies. throughout every step of their journey - with expertise,
Dr. Grendys, faculty appointed at Northwestern University innovation, and compassion, right here in Naples.
Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics Consultations and appointments are available by calling 239-
and Gynecology, has more than 30 years of experience in 624-8080. The clinic is located at ProScan Women’s Imaging at
gynecologic oncology. He previously trained fellows at the NCH, 2320 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 102 in Naples.

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