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Gary Altwerger

Gary Altwerger, MD

Obstetrics and GynecologyGynecologic Oncology

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Gary Altwerger

About The Provider

Dr. Gary Altwerger is a dual board‑certified OB/GYN and Gynecologic Oncologist practicing with University of Chicago Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Buffalo University in New York, completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale New Haven University, and went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Yale University.

Dr. Altwerger specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, and vulvar cancers. His clinical interests include advanced surgical techniques, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, and comprehensive cancer care that integrates medical therapy, surgery, and survivorship support. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient‑centered care and advancing treatment options through research and innovation.

* All physicians, physicians’ assistants, and nurse practitioners are independent contractors and are not the agents or employees of Silver Cross Hospital.

Philosophy Of Care

Dr. Altwerger is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient‑centered care and advancing treatment options through research and innovation.

Locations

  1. University of Chicago
    Accepting New Patients
    • 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Department of, Chicago, IL 60637
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Clinical Interests

Gynecologic Cancers; cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine/endometrial cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, fallopian tube cancer, radical hysterectomy and staging procedures, minimally invasive robotic surgery for gynecologic malignancies, cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer, chemotherapy and targeted therapies, immunotherapy, clinical trials, pelvic masses, noncancerous but complex gynecological disorders. 

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Yale University, Gynecologic Oncology, 2019
  • Residency: Yale University, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
  • Medical Education: Buffalo University, Medical Doctor, MD, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Gynecologic Oncology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2025
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • AETNA-POS
  • AETNA-PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CIGNA-HMO
  • CIGNA-POS
  • CIGNA-PPO
  • MEDICARE
  • MULTIPLAN/PHCS/PHSC SAVILITY-PPO
  • UNITEDHEALTH CARE CHOICE/SELECT/PL-PPO