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Rebecca Arend, MD

Rebecca Arend, MD
Gynecologic OncologyObstetrics and Gynecology
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Age Groups Seen
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
About Rebecca Arend
Biography
Dr. Rebecca Arend is an Associate Professor of Gynecology Oncology within the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a surgeon-scientist providing oncologic care for patients with gynecologic cancer. She is a Scientist at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center holding several key roles including Chair of the Data Safety and Monitoring Committee, Member of the Gynecology Oncology Working Group, Member of the Phase I Working Group, and Co-Chair of the Precision Oncology Working Group. Additionally, she was recently appointed as Co-leader of the Experimental Therapeutics Program at the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Arend’s clinical interests include translational research, targeted therapy, chemoresistance, immunotherapy, and personalized medicine. She has been awarded funding for over five Investigator Initiated trials and has served as both the local and national Principal Investigator on multiple Phase II and III clinical trials. She has authored numerous publications and been highly recognized for outstanding presentations.
Title
Co-Leader, Experimental Therapeutics; Chair, Tissue Committee; Alternate Chair, Gyn Onc Disease Oriented Working Group; Alternate Chair, Personalized Medicine Working Group; Protocol Review Committee; Molecular Tumor Board; Clinical Research Oversight Committee
Faculty Appointment
Associate Professor
Research Interests
Clinical Trials
Translational Research
Basic Science Research
Immunotherapy
Genomics
Biomarker Discovery
Early Detection
Molecular Targeted Therapy
Personalized Medicine
Hereditary Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Carcinosarcoma
Disparities in Cancer Care
Awards & Recognition
Society of Gynecologic Oncology's Harry Long Multidisciplinary Aware Recipient 2021
Top 20% in "Patient Experience Provider Communication", 2018
UAB’s Top 100 performers in “Recognition of Patient Experience”, 2017
Excellence in Teaching Medical Students, UAB, June 2014
Administrative Chief Resident, June 2011-June 2012
Outstanding Resident Paper, NYOB Society, April 2011
The Howard C. Taylor, Jr. Award, Columbia Presbyterian, June 2012
Excellence in Teaching, Columbia Presbyterian, June 2012
2013 Heath Care Utilization Project, Outstanding Article of the Year Award, 2013
Memberships
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Society of Gynecology Oncology
American Association for Cancer Research
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Medical Women's Association
Gynecology Oncology Group
ACCR Women in Cancer Research
NRG Oncology Foundation
GOG Foundation
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Locations
- Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at UAB Women & Infants Center of UAB Hospital
- 1700 6th Avenue South, Floor 10, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Get Directions
- phone: 205-996-4662
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 2012
- Medical School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, 2008
Board Certifications
- Gynecologic Oncology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018
- Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016
Ratings & Reviews
5 of 5 stars
102 ratings, 31 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
All good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Knowledgeable, caring, educated people
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Had a long drive but once there it went right on time and I was out quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Excellent experience! Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
The staff were so kind and helpful in everything I had questions about ! My surgeon was the best doctor and took such good care of me from my first visit to my last appointment! Thanks 🙏🏾 it was a blessing and I am so grateful for my caregivers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Excellent service from checkin in to meeting Dr.Arend for the first time. The smiling faces on the checkin staff,triage staff, Social worker, Nurse Practitioner, RN, and Medical Assistant were the Best! The smiling faces of the staff helped calm my nerves. Everyone was A+.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Best Doctor and Nurses
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2025
Yes, I would extremely appreciate it if just one time that Dr Arend is there for my appointment. I feel that I am not worth her time to be at my appointment. Plus I had some concerns about my health and I would have felt better if she was there at my visit!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Very kind, understanding, through, clean. I appreciate how you and your team are completely through in explaining what is going to be happening in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Great care. I appreciate my team of providers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Love Izzy and Dr. Arend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
My visit went smoothly. Everyone was very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
they are thorough in my care and they listen to me the patient. very knowledgeable on the latest research! they are there to cure! not slap a band aid on instead we got to root of the cause. thank you!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Friendly, helpful, and compassionate people. Also knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
No wait time to be checked in, friendly attentive staff and excellent care from Dr. Arend and other Drs and nurses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
My experience was awesome. Dr.Arend along with her staff were the very best at making sure that I was taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Arend’s treatment plan has me in remission. All of the staff has been wonderful to work with. I am very pleased.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
The friendliness and professionalism of the staff. Appointments can take a while but they keep you informed of the process and actually listen to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
I'm very thankful for all of my help. Everybody did a great job. Thank you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very knowledgeable team of medical personnel and great staff!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Arend is not only an expert Doctor but just as important a kind person that radiates hope and happiness and positivity through my cancer journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
I'm so grateful for the entire team and the excellent care I have received (and continue to receive). I consider myself beyond blessed!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Friendly, professional, answers questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Receiving a diagnosis of ovarian cancer can be utterly devastating. It's crucial to have a compassionate and empathetic medical team by your side during such a challenging time. Fortunately, that's exactly what I experience during my appointments. Every visit feels like returning home to family, where the warmth and support make all the difference. They truly make me feel we are united in this fight, together, holding on to hope and resilience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
The staff and the providers are amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Doctors are very knowledgeable and extremely easy to talk to. Will answer all your questions. Are very caring just super nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
I absolutely love my team of providers! They have taken such good care of me and I'm so grateful!! The only thing I wish could be improved is the wait to see Dr. Arend. Yesterday was 90 minutes after my appt time and the same thing happened with my [Month] appt. I understand how that can happen, but it does get a little long, especially when we have a 90 minute drive (one way) on I-65.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Was a very thorough visit. All my questions answered. Everything explain very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Everyone is always so friendly and Dr Arend always addresses my concerns and never makes me feel bad for having them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
The staff was so helpful and friendly. They explained things clearly and showed compassion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
They were so friendly and helpful, I felt very comfortable talking with them, I was very happy with my appointment experience.