Frederick R. Ueland, MD

  • Chief, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
  • Chief Medical Officer and Director of Oncology Clinical Services, Markey Cancer Center
4.95 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

4.95 out of 5
22 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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    August 1st 2024
    Very good experience.

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    July 29th 2024
    Excellent experience.

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    July 25th 2024
    Dr. Ueland has been my oncologist for the past 8 years. He is always so friendly and easy to talk to. I have always trusted his decisions concerning my cancer treatment. He is my favorite doctor of all time.

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    June 3rd 2024
    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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    May 23rd 2024
    Dr Ueland explained everything about my problem that I understood. I feel like he cares about his patients.
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      May 13th 2024
      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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      May 1st 2024
      Dr. gave detailed explanation and made things understandable for a layman/woman.
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      April 15th 2024
      I am always treated well by every one at UK, from the medical staff to the shuttle drivers.
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      April 8th 2024
      Frederick UELAND was very kind, knowledgeable, confidant, experienced, and genuinely caring and concerned.
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      April 3rd 2024
      Dr. Ueland is excellent.
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      March 25th 2024
      Dr Ueland is God sent.
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      March 13th 2024
      All good experiences
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      March 4th 2024
      Dr. Ueland has been a Godsend during my cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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      February 7th 2024
      Answered questions explained well did not rush was patient
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      January 29th 2024
      I always recommend when I can.
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      January 22nd 2024
      Doctor is one of the best.
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      January 22nd 2024
      Always perfect
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      December 29th 2023
      Dr. Ueland is the BEST! Always attentive, interested, knowledgeable and great at explaining
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      December 27th 2023
      I would go nowhere else. This is the best care anyone could receive!
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      December 15th 2023
      Absolutely will refer to this Dr. And his practice!
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      December 4th 2023
      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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      November 29th 2023
      As I said normally service is prompt and efficient.