Faculty
John Fischer, MD
Professor and Department Head
Urogynecologist (FPMRS)
Division Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Bio
Dr. Argenta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Gynecologic Oncology. In addition, Dr. Argenta is the Medical Director of the Park Nicollet Oncology Clinic.
Dr. Argenta received his medical degree in 1995 from Duke University and completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Argenta is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as the subspecialty of gynecologic oncology.
Dr. Argenta's research interests lie in the areas of early events in carcinogenesis and the molecular mechanisms of wound healing, the treatment and prevention of ovarian cancer, with specific interest in using antiangiogenic agents in the management of metastatic tumors. In addition, Dr. Argenta has acquired specialty training in the Intuitive Surgical® daVinci® Surgical System.
Administrator Information
Kristina Cecka
Administrative Phone: 612-626-3111
Administrative Email: ceck0012@umn.edu
Clinical Summary
Schedule an Appointment:
Minneapolis - M Health Fairview Masonic Cancer Clinic, Appointments: 612-676-4200
Maple Grove – M Health Fairview Cancer Center, Appointments: 855-486-7226
I believe in the use of minimally invasive surgery when possible. I make a point of making clinical trials available to all patients with cancer.
Clinical Interests include:
Ovarian cancer; Uterine cancer; Cervical cancer; Vulvar cancer; Advanced laparoscopy
Board Certifications include:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Honors and Recognition
Professional Memberships
Contact
Address
Dept. of OB/GYN & Women’s Health MMC 395 Mayo 8395C 420 Delaware St SEMinneapolis, MN 55455
Bio
Dr. April Batcheller founded CCRM Minneapolis with Dr. William Schoolcraft in 2015. She is board-certified in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Batcheller currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, and as the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Site Director for the University of Minnesota’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program.
Dr. Batcheller is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the Society for Reproductive Investigation, the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, and the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technologies. She has published research articles in basic science and clinical medicine, and presents her research nationally. Dr. Batcheller was also named a 2018 Minnesota Monthly Magazine Top Doctor and a 2019 Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine Rising Star
Research Summary
Interested in:
Epigenetic effects of the environment on preimplantation embryo
Clinical Summary
Board Certifications:
reproductive endocrinology and infertility; obstetrics and gynecology
Clinical interests:
in vitro fertilization; fertility preservation; improving outcomes for patients with diminished ovarian reserve
Education
Bio
Dr. Bazzaro is a Tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health and Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota. She earned a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the Department of Pharmaceutical Science of the University of Ferrara, Italy.
Dr. Bazzaro served as guest researcher at the "Institut de Biochemie" in Lausanne, Switzerland and at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
She competed her postdoctoral training at the Department of Pathology of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.Dr. Bazzaro is an Italian citizen, U.S.A permanent resident and speaks English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Administrator Information
Kristina Cecka
Administrative Phone: 612-626-3111
Administrative Email: ceck0012@umn.edu
Research Summary
Dr. Bazzaro has a lifelong research interest in cervical and ovarian cancer. She combines her expertise in both the biology of ovarian cancer and pharmaceutical chemistry for the discovery of personalized medicine for women affected by cervical and ovarian cancer for which conventional chemotherapy is not a satisfactory option.
Dr. Bazzaro's has ongoing research collaboration with several institutions and hospitals, nationally and internationally.
This includes:
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD
University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL
University of Ferrara, Italy
University of Linkoping, Sweden
Research projects:
Microtubule dynamics in the context of cancer and neurodegeneration
Personalized therapies for ovarian cancer resistant to conventional chemotherapy treatment
Combinatorial chemotherapic treatment for ovarian cancer
Targeting of metabolic pathways for ovarian and cancer treatment
Role of Natural Killer (NK) cell in ovarian cancer
Study of the mechanisms underlying breast and ovarian cancer development and progression
Dr. Bazzaro's laboratory is interested in studying abnormalities of protein degradation pathways in breast and ovarian cancer. The Ubiquitin-Proteasome-System (UPS) is responsible for degradation of over 90% of short-lived intracellular proteins. Protein degradation through Ubiquitin-Proteasome-System is a multistep process that begins with de-ubiquitination of ubiquitin-tagged target molecules by de-ubiquitinating enzymes following their entrance in the 20S catalytic chamber of the proteasomes were the actual degradation occurs. The polypeptide targets of the proteasome include proteins involved in cell cycle progression, survival and inflammation and while the ubiquitin-dependent proteasomal degradation is crucial for both normal and malignant cells the higher demand for metabolic/catabolic activity associated with the malignant phenotype renders the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway a suitable tool for cancer treatment. The laboratory is particularly interested in studying the role played by proteasomal- and lysosomal-assisted protein degradation pathways during the development and the progression of breast and ovarian cancer and in the development of new small-molecules inhibitors of ubiquitin-proteasome-system for targeting breast and ovarian cancer cells.
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Honors and Recognition
Languages
Contact
Address
Dept. of OB/GYN & Women’s Health MMC 395 Mayo 8395C420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Bio
Dr. Boraas received her master's degree in epidemiology from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and her medical degree with honors from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH and went on to complete her fellowship in complex family planning at the Magee-Womens Hospital at the University of Pittsburgh. During her education, she also completed four elective rotations/internships in developing countries. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and complex family planning.
Administrator Information
Administrative Phone: 612-626-3111
Clinical Summary
Board Certifications:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Complex Family Planning
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Professional Memberships
Contact
Address
M Health Fairview Women's Clinic606 24th Ave S, Ste 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Service Summary
Reproductive Medicine, Women's Health
Clinical Summary
Clinics
Women's Health Specialists Clinic
Clinical Interests
Pregnancy care, Women's health care, Contraceptive Counseling, and International/immigrant health issues
Clinical Summary
Clinical Interests
Office procedures; Provision of Obstetric care and Wellness.
Bio
Dr. Martina Burn recently completed her fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine from the Yale School of Medicine. Prior to that, she completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Yale School of Medicine where she served as chief resident from 2019-2020. She earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
Research Summary
During her fellowship, Dr. Burn participated in multiple fields of research, with specific emphasis on penicillin allergy in pregnancy, hematologic conditions in pregnancy, and prevention of maternal morbidity and mortality. She specifically helped to pioneer a penicillin allergy in pregnancy referral program with emphasis on improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare cost.
Clinical Summary
Dr. Burn is dedicated to advancing women’s health and to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Contact
Address
Maternal Fetal Medicine Ctr 606 24th Ave S, Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55454Administrative Contact
Administrator Information
April Homich
Administrative Phone: 612-301-3408
Administrative Email: homi0003@umn.edu
Administrative Fax: 612-301-3415
Bio
Dr. Burn earned her medical degree at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. She subsequently completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at the University of Minnesota where she served as chief resident from 2018-2019. She then stayed at the University of Minnesota to complete her Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship in 2022.
Administrator Information
April Homich
Administrative Phone: 612-301-3408
Administrative Email: homi0003@umn.edu
Administrative Fax: 612-301-3415
Research Summary
During her fellowship, Dr. Burn participated in multiple fields of research, including the evaluation of the fetal nasal bone in the Somali population, periviability delivery management and counseling, quality improvement projects for placenta accreta spectrum and cervical length monitoring, and competed a thesis in the use of a first trimester preeclampsia prediction model using maternal serum markers and novel ultrasound technology for which she received the University of Minnesota OBGYN Progressive Program Grant.
Clinical Summary
Dr. Burn is dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care for all patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Burn's areas of interest include ultrasonographic technology and advances, needle guided procedures, preeclampsia, and periviability.
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Contact
Address
Maternal Fetal Medicine Ctr606 24th Ave S, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55454