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Livingston, N.J.--Caterina A. Gregori,
M.D., Past Chairperson of the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, was recently
presented with the Distinguished Surgeon Award from
the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) at their 28th Annual
Scientific Meeting on March 5, 2002. Dr. Gregori is the first
woman to ever receive this prestigious honor.
The SGS is a national and international professional society
dedicated to the advancement of gynecological surgery. The
award is presented to a physician who has “contributed
immeasurably to this specialty,” and is based on clinical
expertise, contributions to the health care of women and
humanitarian efforts relating to the edicts of the SGS. Past
recipients are of national and international prominence and
constitute the most recognized and respected group of gynecologic
oncologists in the world.
Dr. Gregori, who formerly served on the Executive Committee
of the SGS, has contributed in a prolific manner to gynecologic
and obstetric literature and films. She has presented her
work nationally and internationally.
Nationally respected and expertly trained, Dr. Gregori,
a resident of South Orange, N.J., has been a highly respected
physician in the field of gynecologic oncology and surgery
at Saint Barnabas since 1969. She is Director of Consultative
Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology and Reconstructive Pelvic
Surgery Division.
Dr. Gregori was named Acting Chairperson of the Saint Barnabas
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in July 2000 through
April 15, 2002 and was Vice Chairperson of the Department
from 1969. She has held leadership posts in and received
awards from the major national societies in this field, including
her role as examiner for the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists (ACOG) 1986-98; recipient of the CREOG
National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education;
and a 1997 award recipient from the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Gregori was also chosen by Good Housekeeping Magazine for
its list of “The Best Doctors for Women.” The
magazine published a list of outstanding physicians nationwide
in specialties ranging from infertility to menopause, and
Dr. Gregori was chosen for the category of “Gynecological
Oncologist.”
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