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The Women's Cancer Center is a recognized leader in the fight against gynecological cancers including ovarian, breast and uterine cancer. As a full member in the Gynecologic Oncology Group, we offer both standard approaches and clinical trials for those who qualify.

“Our surgeons are pioneers in the research and are ready for any challenge for both patients and their families.”

Nick M. SpirtosFounder | CEO
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Nick M. Spirtos

M.D. | Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Nick M. Spirtos, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Women’s Cancer Center of Nevada, the largest group of gynecologic oncologists in the state. Dr. Spirtos is one of 18 physicians in his family and did his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Stanford University. He remained on the full-time and clinical faculty at Stanford from 1987 until he moved to Las Vegas in 2005. He served as the Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine from 2005 until 2010 and now is an Adjunct Clinical Professor there.

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Dr. Spirtos has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and has written numerous chapters in internationally renowned textbooks. He serves on many editorial boards and was recently named the first American Editor of Bonney’s Textbook of Gynaecologic Surgery, which has been in continuous publication since 1911.

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The Women’s Cancer Center of Nevada is also the only full-member institution in the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) in Nevada and has been one of the leading institutions in this co-operative group. Dr. Spirtos serves as the Chairman of the Gynecologic Oncology Committee in the GOG as well as being a member of the Uterine Corpus Committee. He has previously served on the Ovarian Cancer Committee as well as the Membership Committee. On behalf of the GOG, Dr. Spirtos authored or co-authored almost every article in the field of minimally invasive surgery. He has developed many of the procedures used today in minimally invasive surgery and was one of the first gynecologic oncologists certified in robotic surgery. Along with Dr. Scott Eisenkop, Dr. Spirtos has written many of the landmark papers regarding the role of surgery in the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer.

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Recently he was named to the University Medical Center Advisory Board. He and the Women’s Cancer Center of Nevada were featured on 60 minutes due to their commitment to the care of patients who had lost their ability to be cared for by the County Hospital (UMC).

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Dr. Spirtos has twins, Alexandra and Michael who are studying Medicine and Law respectively. Dr. Spirtos spends most of his time off writing, lecturing, or traveling with his family.

Co-Founder, Director

Geoffrey C. Hsieh

M.D. | Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Geoffrey Hsieh completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He attended the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and graduated in 1993. Dr. Hsieh completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Illinois at Chicago and proceeded to pursue his fellowship training at Los Angeles County – University of Southern California Hospital where he specialized in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. 

Dr. Hsieh has practiced urogynecology in Las Vegas for over 24 years and is currently a co-principal of the Women’s Cancer Center of Nevada, and Director of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. He remains active in clinical research and continues to train medical students affiliated with Touro University Nevada. 

Dr. Hsieh received the ACOG teaching award in 2016 from the University of Nevada Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. 

 

Jeff belongs to several professional organizations including the Clark County Ob/Gyn Society, Member American Medical Association and Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, among others. He has also received certifications from the Diplomate, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Board of Medical Examiners, Nevada State Physicians and Surgeons License, and the California State Physician and Surgeon License.

Aimee C. Fleury

MD, MPH | Gynecologic Oncology

 Dr. Fleury completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine followed by a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Johns Hopkins University, where she simultaneously earned a master’s degree in public health. She is board certified in both OB/GYN and Gynecologic Oncology. 

Dr. Fleury actively participates in research and has presented her work both nationally and internationally. She has published many peer-reviewed studies contributing to advancements in the field of Gynecologic Oncology. 

Dr. Fleury is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, where she has held leadership positions throughout her training and career, and represents the state of Nevada on a national level to advocate for women’s health care. 

Outside of medicine, Dr. Fleury enjoys adventures with her family, traveling and the outdoors.

Natalie S. Gould

M.D. | Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Natalie Gould is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist. She relocated to Las Vegas in 2010 from Virginia, when she spent five years serving as an assistant professor in the OB/GYN division of gynecologic oncology ay Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia. 

Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Gould received her undergraduate and medical education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City. 

Dr. Gould is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Gould also participated in current research as a principal investigator of the Carilion Gynecologic Oncology Research Division in Virginia. 

Richard Wasserman

M.D. | Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Leslie K. Browder, M.D. completed her medical degree (M.D.) and general surgery residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine from 1995-2006. She went to the University of Southern California to complete her fellowship in Colorectal Surgery in 2007. She then returned to the University of Nevada School of Medicine where she practiced Colorectal Surgery as an Assistant Professor for 7 years.

Dr. Browder is a board certified general surgeon (American Board of Surgery) and board certified colorectal surgeon (American Board of Colorectal Surgery) with Fellowships in the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons (FASCRS).

Dr. Browder specializes in diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. She treats various gastrointestinal cancers such as rectal cancer, colon cancer, and anal cancer. She also specializes in the treatment of diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, pelvic floor disorders, fecal incontinence, hemorrhoids, and fistulas. She is a leader in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. She also offers transanal minimally invasive surgery for polyps and early rectal cancer. Office based procedures for hemorrhoids are provided, as well as screening colonoscopies for cancer.

Alexandra Spirtos

M.D. | Gynecologic Oncology

Alexandra N. Spirtos, M.D is a gynecologic oncologist who completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She returned home to Las Vegas to join the Women’s Cancer Center. She is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and has served on both the Health, Policy and Socioeconomic Committee and the Clinical Practice Committee.

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News & Updates

A Visit from Governor Lombardo

By Dr. Spirtos, Medical Director

Recently, we had the honor of welcoming Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to the Women’s Cancer Center of Nevada. Following a talk at the UNLV School of Medicine, Governor Lombardo took time from his incredibly packed schedule to visit our center—not for cameras or press, but simply to extend heartfelt wishes to our patients undergoing chemotherapy.

There were no formalities, just a few quiet minutes spent with patients and staff. But those few words, offered in genuine kindness, meant a great deal to our patients—many of whom were surprised and deeply moved by the Governor’s compassion.

It has been my privilege to serve as President of the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners under Governor Lombardo’s administration, and I can attest firsthand to his sincere efforts to improve healthcare across our state.

GOVERNOR LOMBARDO IS WORKING DILIGENTLY TO:

Make the physician licensing process more efficient—the average time to be licensed in Nevada is now under 40 days.
Reform pre-authorization systems that often disadvantage both patients and doctors.
Expand access to Medicaid providers, ensuring more doctors can care for those in need.
Build a true academic medical center in Las Vegas, a project that deserves bipartisan support.

I personally believe that State Treasurer Zach Conine recognizes the importance of this goal and will work across party lines to help make it a reality.

As a lighthearted side note—those who are pet lovers may agree that dogs have an uncanny sense for reading people. My own pup, Lore’s Vegas Golden Knight (“Prince”), who is in training to become a service dog, cozied right up to the Governor during the visit. I trust his instincts!

We encourage everyone to write their Assemblymembers and State Senators to support Governor Lombardo’s efforts to fund a world-class academic medical center in Las Vegas.

Below are a few photos from that memorable day—though I’ll admit, as the photographer, I might have gotten a little too enthusiastic and accidentally covered the lens in one!

Let’s continue working together toward a better future for healthcare in Nevada.