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Rebecca  Arend

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

Video

Locations

  1. Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at UAB Women & Infants Center of UAB Hospital

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 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    All good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Knowledgeable, caring, educated people

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Excellent experience! Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Best Doctor and Nurses

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Great care. I appreciate my team of providers!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Love Izzy and Dr. Arend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    My visit went smoothly. Everyone was very nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Friendly, helpful, and compassionate people. Also knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    I'm very thankful for all of my help. Everybody did a great job. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very knowledgeable team of medical personnel and great staff!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Friendly, professional, answers questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    The staff and the providers are amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Was a very thorough visit. All my questions answered. Everything explain very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    The staff was so helpful and friendly. They explained things clearly and showed compassion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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.