Sean C. Dowdy, M.D.

Sean C. Dowdy, MD, FACS, FACOG is Professor and Chair of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and a fellowship trained Gynecologic Oncologist specializing in ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer and complex benign gynecologic surgery. He is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Dowdy grew up in New Hampshire, completed a BA in English at Cornell University, a medical degree at Georgetown University, and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. He also completed a 6-month Mayo Scholar program in Lille, France, and Berlin, Germany, focusing on laparoscopic oncology.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Dowdy is Vice-chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Midwest Chair of Quality, Experience, and Affordability. He serves on the Executive Committee of the NIH funded May Clinic Ovarian SPORE within our Comprehensive Cancer Center, and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, including the International Guidelines for Enhanced Recovered After Surgery, among the most downloaded publications in the journal Gynecologic Oncology. He serves on the Board of Directors for Society of Gynecologic Oncology, ERAS USA, and is a former board member of Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.