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Konstantin Zakashansky, MD, is the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Mount Sinai West and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Zakashansky also serves as the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery for the Health System. He has special interest in radical pelvic surgery, particularly minimally invasive approaches to treatments of benign and malignant gynecologic conditions.
Dr. Zakashansky is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. He has been active in clinical and translational research. His work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has contributed to several book chapters on gynecologic oncology.
Dr. Zakashansky is a fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is the recipient of many awards, including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Vitals Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, and Top 10 Doctor.
After completing two years at the Moscow Medical Academy, Dr. Zakashansky moved to the United States and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Zakashansky completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel and a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Areas of Cancer Focus include: Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Carcinoma, Uterine Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Germ Cell Tumors, Vaginal Cancer
Areas of Surgical Focus include: Hysterectomy, Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy, Laparoscopy, Oophorectomy, Exploratory Laparotomy, Lymph Node Biopsy, Ovarian Cyst Removal, Cystectomy, Lysis Of Adhesions, Dilation And Curettage, Cystoscopy
Areas of Clinical Focus include: Gynecologic Malignancies, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Pelvic Mass, Ovarian Cyst, Genetic Screening, BRCA, Clinical Trials, Chemotherapy, Ascites, Cervical Dysplasia, Cervical Conization, Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, Colposcopy
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Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
About Me
Konstantin Zakashansky, MD, is the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Mount Sinai West and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Zakashansky also serves as the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery for the Health System. He has special interest in radical pelvic surgery, particularly minimally invasive approaches to treatments of benign and malignant gynecologic conditions.
Dr. Zakashansky is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. He has been active in clinical and translational research. His work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has contributed to several book chapters on gynecologic oncology.
Dr. Zakashansky is a fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is the recipient of many awards, including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Vitals Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, and Top 10 Doctor.
After completing two years at the Moscow Medical Academy, Dr. Zakashansky moved to the United States and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Zakashansky completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel and a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Areas of Cancer Focus include: Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Carcinoma, Uterine Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Germ Cell Tumors, Vaginal Cancer
Areas of Surgical Focus include: Hysterectomy, Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy, Laparoscopy, Oophorectomy, Exploratory Laparotomy, Lymph Node Biopsy, Ovarian Cyst Removal, Cystectomy, Lysis Of Adhesions, Dilation And Curettage, Cystoscopy
Areas of Clinical Focus include: Gynecologic Malignancies, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Pelvic Mass, Ovarian Cyst, Genetic Screening, BRCA, Clinical Trials, Chemotherapy, Ascites, Cervical Dysplasia, Cervical Conization, Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure, Colposcopy
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Position
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
Clinical Focus
- Abdominal Paracentesis
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Adenomyosis
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Ascites
- Biopsy
- Cancer Fatigue
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Conization
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Education
MD, State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Fellowship, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology
Mount Sinai Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards
2007
Outstanding Recent Graduate Award
Stony Brook School of Medicine
2004
Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures
The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
2002
Galloway Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
2001
Excellence in Medical Students Education Award
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1995
Phi Beta Kappa
University of Minnesota
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Reproducibility of MRI Features for the Diagnosis of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders. Benjamin Parnes, Sara Lewis, Barak Friedman, Michael King, Caroline Kubiak, Kara Ho, Kamran Ali, Samantha Platt, Himanshu Sharma, Jackie Xiang, John Doucette, Konstantin Zakashansky, Bachir Taouli, Amita Kamath. Radiology
- Atlas of gynecologic laparoscopy, robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, and hysteroscopy: An essential surgical guide. Susan Khalil, Konstantin Zakashansky.
- Avascular spaces in the pelvis. Virginia Flatow, Konstantin Zakashansky, Susan Khalil.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Zakashansky has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Zakashansky has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.