Charles J Dunton , M.D.

GENERAL

Specialties:	Gynecologic Oncology (Board Certified in 1992) - Accepting New Patients Obstetrics/Gynecology (Board Certified in 1986) - Not Accepting New Patients

Age: 59      Gender: M
Main Line HealthCare Physician

Medical School:
Jefferson Medical College

Internship:
Lankenau Hospital

Residency:
Lankenau Hospital

Affiliations:

• Bryn Mawr Hospital - On staff since 1992
• Lankenau Medical Center - On staff since 1984
• Paoli Hospital - On staff since 2001
• Riddle Hospital - On staff since 2010

Academic Titles:
Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Jefferson Medical College

Clinical/Dept Titles:
Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Attending Physician

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PRACTICE

Practice Name:
Main Line Gynecologic Oncology

Location:

Lankenau MOB East, Suite 661 100 East Lancaster Avenue Wynnewood, PA  19096 TEL: 610.649.8085 FAX: 610.649.8984

Access Information:  Public Transportation,Handicap Access Hours: Weekdays

Areas of Clinical Interest
Evaluation and treatment of Ovarian, Uterine & Endometrial Cancers
Evaluation and treatment of Cervial, Vaginal & Vulvar Cancers
Complex Gynecologic Surgery
Cancer Research
Chemotherapy in the treatment of GYN Cancers
Minimilly invasive laparoscopic surgery using da Vinci Robotic Surgical System

Statement of Practice Philosophy

The physicians of Main Line Gynecologic Oncology are dedicated to providing the newest technological care in the compassionate and personalized treatment of women with complex gynecologic problems and malignancies. 

Patient Population

• Adult
• Adolescent
• Geriatric
• Medicare
• HMO
• PPO
• Self-Pay

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PUBLICATIONS & CITATIONS

Academic Title

Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Jefferson Medical College

Recent Clinical Studies Published

Dr. Dunton has published many articles and received numerous research grants since 1988, with only the most recent listed below.

Peer Reviewed Journals

Wright TC, Massad S, Dunton CJ, Spitzer M, Wilkinson EJ, Solomon D. 2006 Consensus guidelines for the management of women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or adenocarcinoma in situ. Am J Obstet Gynecol 197:340-345, 2007

Wright TC, Massad S, Dunton CJ, Spitzer M, Wilkinson EJ, Solomon D. 2006 Consensus guidelines for the management of women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or adenocarcinoma in situ. Am J Obstet Gynecol 197:346-355, 2007

Dunton CJ, Dooley M, Holtz DO. Early detection of cervical cancer by HPV DNA testing: Case Reports J Lower Gen Tract Dis 10:256-257, 2006.

Spitzer M, Dunton CJ, Jeronimo J. Home Study Course: Spring 2006. J Lower Gen Tract Dis 10:123-125, 2006.

Dunton CJ, Twiggs LB. "Home study course: Spring 2004." J Lower Gen Tract Dis 8:158-162, 2004.

Dunton CJ. "Home study course: Summer 2004." J Lower Gen Tract Dis 8:261-263, 2004.

Montgomery BE, Daum GS, Dunton CJ. "Endometrial hyperplasia: A Review." Obstetr Gynecol Surv 59:368-378, 2004.

Kruger J, Dunton CJ, Sewell C, Cardonick E. "Randomized pilot study comparing rates of endocervical cell recovery between conventional Pap smears and liquid-based cytology in a pregnant population." J Lower Gen Tract Dis 7:101-103, 2003.

Dunton CJ. "Management of treatment-related toxicity in advanced ovarian cancer." Oncologist 7 Suppl 5: 11-19, 2002.

Jakus S, Edmonds P, Dunton CJ, Holland G. "Atypical polypoid adenomyoma mimicking cervical adenocarcinoma." J Lower Gen Tract Dis 6:33-37, 2002.

Molloy C, Dunton CJ, Edmonds E, Cunnane MF, Jenkins J. "Evaluation of colposcopically directed biopsies yielding a histologic diagnosis of mild to moderate dysplasia." J Lower Genital Tract Dis 6:80-3, 2002.

Plaxe SC, Blessing JA, Husseinzadeh N, Webster KD, Rader JS, Dunton CJ. "Phase II trial of pyrazoloacridine (PZA) in patients with persistent or recurrent endometrial carcinoma: A Gynecology Oncology Group Study." Gynecol Oncol 84:241-4, 2002.

Dunton CJ, King SA, Neufeld J, Tolosa J, Perez G, Avila A, Underhill K. "Phase I study of topotecan and radiation therapy in advanced cervical cancer." Gynecol Oncol 85:185-7, 2002.

Holtz D, Ramondetta LM, Burke TW, Palazzo JP, Dunton CJ, Atkinson EN, Broaddus RR. "PTEN Expression in Tamoxifen-associated endometrial cancer." Anticancer Res 22:2945-2948, 2002.

Book Chapters

Dunton, CJ. "Torsion of ovary." In: Benrubi GI (3rd edition): Obstetric and Gyncologic Emergencies, J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, PA (Submitted)

Dunton CJ, Lewis GC. "Ovarian Cancer - Surgery and Radiotherapy." In: Current Therapy in Hematology-Oncology (5th edition)Mosby, St. Louis, MO, 1994

Research Grants

2006 - Principle Investigator: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Evaulation of Fibrin Sealant 2 (FS) as an Adjunct to Hemostatis During Retroperitoneal or Intra-abdominal Surgery, Ethicon Inc.

2005 - Principal Investigator: Detecting Integrated Human Papillomavirus DNA in Cervical Cells, One Cell Systems.

2003 - Principal Investigator: Collection of Clinical Samples from Patients at High Risk for Ovarian Cancer, Biomarker Studies, TriPath.

Recent Honors, Awards, Citations

2012 - TOP DOCTOR - Gynecologic Oncology
Philadelphia Magazine

2011 TOP DOCTOR - Gynecologic Oncologist
U.S. News & World Report

2009, 2007, 2006 - Main Line Today - Top Doctors

2007-2008, 2003-2004 - Best Doctors in America

2007, 2006, 2005 -America's Top Doctors for Cancer

2006, 2005 - Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctors

2002 - Best of Philadelphia Doctors

2001 - Simon Gratz Research Prize

2000 - Best of Philadelphia Doctors for Women

Personal Quote

To deliver timely and effective care to women with all types of gynecologic malignancies, and remain involved in a patient's care during radiation and chemotherapy, as well as the follow-up process after completion of their treatment.

Visit the Women's Health Source website for an article written by Dr. Dunton titled,"Cervical Cancer Screening."

Current Memberships and Activities

• American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
  Ad-Hoc Assessment Committee
  Editorial Board Member
  Member, Finance Committee
  Member, Practice Committee
  Co-Chair, Program Committee
  Co-Chair, Website Committee
  Board of Directors Member
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
• Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Society
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• International Gynecologic Cancer Society
• Philadelphia Colposcopy Society
• Philadelphia Medical Society
• Philadelphia County Medical Society

 

Membership on the medical staff of any of our hospitals does not constitute an employment or agency relationship.