Clinical Locations
Sugar House Health Center
Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Gynecologic Oncology)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
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Patient Rating
The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.
The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Friendly and caring.
Dr Dean is a fantastic physician in individual. He always listens and answers questions that are asked. He explains everything in detail and goes above and beyond to help the patient. I frequently have asked him for assistance with other health needs and he tries to help me the best he can
Dr. Dood is a caring and thoughtful provider. His calm and considerate demeanor gave me confidence that I'm in good hands and that he'll do everything he can to help me regain my health.
I am so Happy with my treatment and DrDiod is a genius with sutures!!
Efficient and courteous.
Loved him. He was kind and caring. Explained things well Im hoping for a positive outcome
He is a great doctor
Dr. Dood is absolutely the best. I very much appreciate his cautious approach to treatment, striving to do the least invasive procedure possible. He's a brilliant diagnostician. He is extremely caring and compassionate. He works diligently to understand the patient's condition, and collaborates with peers to gain insight. He went above and beyond expectations to keep me informed about my condition, and explain treatment recommendations. He's definitely a 5 star doctor!
Dr. Dood had a good personality he was very proud as he knew what he was doing. I'm grateful to be able to meet him. Thank you for the care I received ? mk
My experience with Dr. Dood was wonderful. I felt that my concerns were heard and he put me at ease as he answered my questions. He is a wonderful doctor and treated me with nothing but respect and kindness.
Thank you for being a champion of care- you've saved my life!
Dr Dood is excellent. He is very intelligent, professional and very caring. Listens and answers questions and is sensitive and aware of one's concerns. We have complete trust in him. Very grateful for his care at a crucial time with my health .
I was extremely fortunate to have Dr Dood as my surgeon he is top notch. I was treated with respect no matter how simple my questions were.
Dr. Dood is very intelligent, kind, caring, and takes the time to answer my questions and give me validation and reassurance and cares about the things that I need and wants me to feel better.
He is definitely amazing
Dr. Dood is kind and compassionate. He takes time to explain all of your options and listens to your concerns and addresses any questions you have. I was very happy that I was referred to Dr. Dood because he addressed my health issues right away. I am very pleased with the care that I received from Dr. Dood and his staff both at the doctor's office and at Huntsman Cancer Hospital.
Dr Dood is excellent. He is a professional, compassionate and sensitive. He is a good listener, welcomes questions and respects my decisions regarding treatment. We have complete trust in his care.
Dr. Dood is the most caring Doctor I have seen in my 79 years on this earth. He is very knowledgeable in his field. He gives me hope, but is always honest in my treatment and prognosis. I am so thankful to have Dr. Dood as my physician.
Dr Dood is such a professional MD. with compassion and understanding. Answers all your questions and puts you at ease. Very very pleasant bedside manner. I'm so thankful he is my doctor. Can't say enough good about him.
Took the time with me and thoroughly explained everything. Very caring doctor.
I found Dr Dood when I had a positive cancer diagnosis from McKay D Hospital. I flew to Houston for a second opinion at MD Anderson,. The doctor there referred me to Dr Dood. He had practiced at MD Anderson with Dr. Melbourne, the physician I saw for my second opinion. I've been extremely pleased with Dr Dood.
He's the best!
Dr Dood is wonderful! He is kind and knowledgeable. I have never felt rushed when talking with him. I appreciate his ability to focus on the positive, while still being realistic. I would highly recommend him to any woman.
Dr. Dood is very knowledgeable and makes it easy to ask questions. He is pleasant and upbeat but answers questions thoroughly and honestly. I never feel rushed or foolish during my visit.
Dr. Dood is very personable and caring. He provides excellent care. His explanation of my treatment plan and care is thorough and well thought out. His knowledge and attention to treatment planning as a physician is very reassuring. I have felt very confident in my treatment provided under his care. Thank you Dr. Dood for your excellent care both in my surgery and after care!!
Dr. Dood explained everything that was about to happen to me, he even did a phone call with my daughter, who lived out of state, he answered all her questions I feel the surgery he did was the very best.
A wonderful Doctor, kind, soft spoken and explained everything so clearly. Looking forward to working with Dr Dood! Best name EVER!
Very caring and genuine
I would recommend Dr. Dood to everyone. He is a great doctor and he deserves a 10 gold star rating. He explained all treatments in a language that I could understand.
Dr. Dood is very Nice, and really love the his understand and speak Spanish means a lot
I was very comfortable with Dr. Dood. He took the time the explain and answered my questions. I felt like he cared and wanted the best outcome for me.
I have had doctors who only treated me as just another number and didn't really care if I was getting better or not. Dr. Dood is the opposite of that, he cares and takes the time to address all my medical needs. He is one of the best providers I know. I would recommend him 100%
He is very concerned. He remembers information about me between visits. He doesnt make me panic but is very calming.
Good person, excellent physician - highly recommended.
He is a true person of caring
He was amazing and helped me so much before and after surgery
Dr. Dood was very respectful of me and my health situation. He listened to my concerns and was very compassionate and caring towards me.
Very compassionate an tell your like iit is.
Dr. Dood explains things clearly and is very professional.
He is outstanding.
Dr. Dood is the consummate provider. I trust him completely and I highly recommend him for any woman needing gyn care.
Dr Dood was very excited about haw my surgery went.
I like him. He has been pleasant, personable, knowledgeable & informative each time I have seen him.
He was nice, kind and knowledgeable. He was very compassionate. He made me feel comfortable
Thank you Dr. Dood
Courteous, concise clear and kind. Spoke to me as an individual human being. Has a great sense of humor.
He is one of the most knowledgeable & caring doctors I could have found to treat my cancer. I have complete confidence in him & know I can lay my life in his hands.
In all my 79 years Dr. Dood is my favorite. He has qualities that make an excellent Doctor. Dr. Dood Is very professional. He has outstanding knowledge and work ethics. Dr. Dood explains things in I way I can understand. Each time I see Dr. Dood I feel important. When I leave his office I have hope. I hope Huntsman realizes what a gem they have in Dr. dood
Dr Dood is awesome!
Can not express how much I trust and love dr dood. Always in a positive mood and listens to me when I express my concerns.
Dr. Dood is extremely professional and thorough in his care and treatment. He takes the time to explain issues that are pertinent and goes over the course of treatment.
Dr Robert Lee Dood is a great Doctor
Explained everything so that I could understand and seemed very caring and encouraging.
Dr. Dood is the consummate caring provider. He is professional, considerate and genuinely interested in me and my health. He puts me at ease and explains things thoroughly and sensitively.
Best dr I have ever had. Personable, friendly, caring
Dr Dood is skilled, compassionate and thorough!
I am very grateful to have found Dr Dood for my GYN pre-cancer surgery!! He is very thorough, makes the information easy to understand and has a very comforting presence.
Dr. Dood is so kind and caring. He also, explains my conditions and results in a way that is easy to understand. I am very happy to have him for my Dr. He gave me lifesaving advise and surgery.
I am very happy with the care from Dr. Dood. He is kind and very thorough with his explanations for therapy and treatment. The experience has left me very confident that I am under great care!
I did this earlier in the survey. Excellent care and rapport!
Dr Dood is one of the best doctors I have seen in the last 47 yrs.
Trust with Dr. Dood.
Dr. Dood is always pleasant, compassionate, professional with full knowledge of your chart and ready to discuss any issuesHis surgical skills saved my lifeDr. Dood is a outstanding member of the Huntsmans Medical Team
He is an amazing Doctor. He explained things so I could understand and I got to help in the choices I was given
Dr Dood is the best !!!! Highly recommended
I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Dood. He is an amazing physician who listens carefully to his patients and addresses each of their concerns. We are lucky to have him at U Health.
I felt like he was interested in getting me the best care for my situation. I only wish we could go on to the next step. Waiting is so hard.
Dr Dood is genuinely caring about his patients, he involves them throughout the entire process and makes sure there is 100% understanding
Dr. Dood was very informative in the treatment he will be giving me. He understood most of my concerns before I expressed them. He and his staff were so kind, efficient and informative and a time when I truly needed all those things and more. Thank you.
I am so impressed with the care I have received by Dr Dood. He has been helpful and attentive, and gone to great lengths to make sure I understood each step of treatment. And he loves dragons!
Dr. Dood is fantastic, he explains everything in detail and answers questions in words that can be understood. Greatest doctor I could go to for my care.
I love Dr. DOOD. HE IS VERY NICE, PATIENT, KIND AND INTELLIGENT. HE AND HIS STAFF RUN AN EXCELLENT OFFICE.
Dr Dood has helped me through my cancer journey with a rare cancer. He is so attentive, and his manner is extremely comforting.
Wonderful.
Having Cancer is scary. Dr. Dood has always made sure to explain things to me in a way that I understood, and it helped me feel confident about my prognosis.
Very thorough explaining options for treatment. Highly recommend Dr Dood to give you the best care possible
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Dood. We always find something to laugh about. He's a great doctor.
Dr Dood is the best. He helped me with my stoma reverse and did a great job.
Excelente atencion, escucha y toma en cuenta mis necesidades e inquietudes
Dr. Dood is an incredible! Dr. Dood is compassionate about what he does and takes the very best care of his patients. His team of nurses are just as great.
Dr. Dood is the very best, I would recommend him to everyone who needed his expertise.
I find Dr. Dood to be very kind and considerate.
Explains things so that I fully understand my diagnosis and treatment plan.
He is very professional, compassionate and Im glad he is my doctor.
Dr. Dood is a master at what he does.
Dr. Dood is very easy to talk to. He never seems rushed and explains things on a level that can be easily understood. He is patient and understanding.
Dr. Dood understood how scared my husband and I are. He took all the time we needed to fully understand the situation, the surgery and the next steps.
He is very kind. I was totally comfortable talking to him.
Dr. Dood is confident in his knowledge and treats my needs before I can express my concerns which tells me he reviews my charts before the appointment and is prepared to deal with my issues. He is very kind and can include a humorous flair in his approach. Always a welcome attribute for me.
He is very caring and conscientious.
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Dr Dood is one of the coolest Dr's that I have met! Would definitely recommend him to everyone!
He cares for his patients. Explains things well so you understand.
Dr. Dood is very knowledgeable and very kind and compassionate. I don't think I would be alive today without him. He is an amazing surgeon.
Dr. Dood is the consummate professional with a skill set that includes surgical prowess and the ability to meet patients where they are, with dignity and respect. I trust him implicitly with my care.
Dr. Dood is the best Doctor I have ever had, I recommend if you need treatment for all girl cancer that you see him.
Knowledgeable and kind. Dr. Dood was exceptional at explaining what would be happening moving forward.
Dr Dood was thorough and caring. Not only is he knowledgeable, but very skilled what he does.
Very kind and thorough. Explained everything so I would understand.
I was referred to Dr. Dood from my visit to MD Anderson in Houston Texas. After meeting Dr Dood, I felt reassured that I had made the right choice for my treatment. He was very thorough in explaining my options.
I'm very satisfied with how Dr, Good handled the information, my operation and the results of it, An excellent surgeon,
Explained everything with patience and kindness.
Dr. Dood is very easy to talk to. Put me at ease and presented my options clearly. Excellent doctor.
Dr. Dood is a thorough, respectful, knowledgeable, respectful provider.
Dr. Dood is the consummate provider. He is a brilliant physician/surgeon who sincerely cares about his patients. He listens, explains things thoroughly, helps to coordinate my care, and is very empathetic. He is everything I want in a health care provider.
Hes a good doctor
I really like his tactics and professionalism
I had a great experience with Dr Dood! Great Doctor! I would recommend him to anyone!
Very thorough
I think he's a great day doctor!
He is a well manors doctor
Dr. Dood has been by my side throughout my entire cancer journey. Hes an excellent doctor. Youre in great hands.
Dr. Dood is the most outstanding Doctor I have dealt with in my 78 years. He is someone who really cares about you. He makes you feel like a real person not just a number. Dr. Dood is very knowledgeable in his field of expertise. I owe my life to him. He tells the truth, he lets you know what is going on and what plan of action to take. I cant begin to express my gratitude to Dr. Dood.
Excellent surgeon explained in detail my prognosis. I would highly recommend him.
I am so thankful that Dr. Dood is my Doctor. He is always so caring and willing to go the extra mile. He always explains things in a way I can understand. Dr. Dood is so compassionate in his care. He gives me hope where others say hope doesn't exist. Thank you Dr. Dood
Im so glad that Dr Dood is my dr. I liked him the minute I met him. He has walked me thru the scare of cancer. I have faith in him and trust him.
I love Dr. Dood!
He's wonderful, I would highly recommend him!
He is very good, although a little rushed sometimes. I realize that he is a very busy man. I have no complaints as I don't have cancer anymore.
Dr.Dood is fantastic! He made me feel comfortable, and it was very easy to develop a good rapport with him. He explained everything in detail, in a way that was easily understandable. I felt like I could trust him to provide me with the best care possible.
Doctor Dood, is a very compassionate doctor. I'm so glad he was my doctor.
Great bed side manner.
Very thoughtful and explained very clearly.
He is kind,honest,exacting, focused on your well being
Dr. Robert Lee Dood is very knowledgeable, and also very kind and compassionate. He answers my questions and makes me feel comfortable.
Dr. Dood is caring and establishes a relationship with his patience. He seems genuinely concerned for my well-being!
Dr Dood did a great job. After he examined me we went into a consultation room and discussed my options. He answered all my questions.
Dr. Dood is the best. So glad he is my dr. He is extremely caring and kind. He is very knowledgeable and great at explaining things so I understand them. I would highly recommend him!
I was diagnosed with 3C ovarian cancer. Dr. Dood was the primary surgeon for what turned out to be a six hour surgery with complications. My being alive and well almost a year later is evidence of his extraordinary surgical skills. I am also thankful for his professional and pleasant nature. Dr. Dood is definitely one of the best medical professionals I've met, and I am extremely thankful he is on my Oncology team!
Dr. Dood is a great doctor to have on your side. He's caring helpful gentle, and he knows how to tell you different things without being harsh, but not sugar coating it either. He makes you feel safe nd understand what is going on.
Caring, genuine interest in me. Through the whole process of surgery and recovery he explained everything in understandable terms.
He is always very professional and compassionate
Outstanding doctor and a good person.
I feel his care and he has been a great advocate in getting my care in a timely manner
Dr Dood is caring, compassionate and very skilled.
Most caring human I may have ever met! Excellent care received and continuing care.
Dr. Dood was very professional, explained the process very well and was kind. [TRANSLATED]
Excellent at explaining options for treatment. Easy manner, and rapport with his team which created a comfortable atmosphere during the appointment. Explained all options for future treatment clearly.
Dr Dood is a wonderful provider - very compassionate and caring.
Dr Dood is a great Dr. He is gentle and caring. I recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Dood is very nice and thorough. He explains everything good or bad and what to expect with all.
Dr. Dood is cheerful and efficient.
Dr Dood is very knowledgeable and personable.
He's easy to talk to and easy to understand.
Dr Dood is kind, caring and always listens to me. I always receive excellent care from him.
Dr Dood is a great doctor super nice and knowledgeable i would recommend him to help anyone
We were treated with kindness and concern. Every single person was understanding, listened to our questions and answered thoroughly and was just nice. I thought how they made a stressful situation less stressful by the way we were treated.
Dr. Dood is personable, friendly, and very positive. He is very sensitive and caring about how he delivers bad news. He always takes time to ensure that my questions are answered.
Dr Dood is the greatest. Caring understanding you know he cares about you all ways leave my appointments feeling positive and well cared for. The Best
Dr. Dood gave me the information I needed to make the decisions to- literally- save my life. I was able to trust him to be honest but also kind, and he took the time to explain my situation to my family. We will forever be thankful to Dr. Dood and his staff.
good doctor
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Obstetrics & Gynecology
-Assistant Professor |
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| Academic Divisions |
Gynecological Oncology
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Sub: Gynecologic Oncology)
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
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Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Sans M, Gharpure K, Tibshirani R, Zhang J, Liang L, Liu J, Young JH, Dood RL, Sood AK, Eberlin LS (2017). Metabolic Markers and Statistical Prediction of Serous Ovarian Cancer Aggressiveness by Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry Imaging. Cancer Res, 77(11), 2903-2913.
- Dood RL, Fleming ND, Coleman RL, Westin SN, Lara OD, LaFargue CJ, Liu J, Sood AK (2018). When Ovarian Cancer Is Not: Characterizing Nonovarian Cancer Pathology in a Laparoscopy-Based Triage System. Int J Gynecol Cancer, 28(8), 1485-1490.
- Huang Y, Hu W, Huang J, Shen F, Sun Y, Ivan C, Pradeep S, Dood R, Haemmerle M, Jiang D, Mangala LS, Noh K, Hansen JM, Dalton HJ, Previs RA, Nagaraja AS, McGuire M, Jennings NB, Broaddus R, Coleman RL, Sood AK (2018). Inhibiting Nuclear Phospho-Progesterone Receptor Enhances Antitumor Activity of Onapristone in Uterine Cancer. Mol Cancer Ther, 17(2), 464-473.
- Dood RL, Gracia CR, Sammel MD, Haynes K, Senapati S, Strom BL (2014). Endometrial cancer after endometrial ablation vs medical management of abnormal uterine bleeding. J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 21(5), 744-52.
- Haemmerle M, Taylor ML, Gutschner T, Pradeep S, Cho MS, Sheng J, Lyons YM, Nagaraja AS, Dood RL, Wen Y, Mangala LS, Hansen JM, Rupaimoole R, Gharpure KM, Rodriguez-Aguayo C, Yim SY, Lee JS, Ivan C, Hu W, Lopez-Berestein G, Wong ST, Karlan BY, Levine DA, Liu J, Afshar-Kharghan V, Sood AK (2017). Platelets reduce anoikis and promote metastasis by activating YAP1 signaling. Nat Commun, 8(1), 310.
- Lyons YA, Pradeep S, Wu SY, Haemmerle M, Hansen JM, Wagner MJ, Villar-Prados A, Nagaraja AS, Dood RL, Previs RA, Hu W, Zhao Y, Mak DH, Xiao Z, Melendez BD, Lizee GA, Mercado-Uribe I, Baggerly KA, Hwu P, Liu J, Overwijk WW, Coleman RL, Sood AK (2017). Macrophage depletion through colony stimulating factor 1 receptor pathway blockade overcomes adaptive resistance to anti-VEGF therapy. Oncotarget, 8(57), 96496-96505.
- Dood RL, Zhao Y, Armbruster SD, Coleman RL, Tworoger S, Sood AK, Baggerly KA (2018). Defining Survivorship Trajectories Across Patients with Solid Tumors: An Evidence-Based Approach. JAMA Oncol, 4(11), 1519-1526.
- Nagaraja AS, Dood RL, Armaiz-Pena G, Kang Y, Wu SY, Allen JK, Jennings NB, Mangala LS, Pradeep S, Lyons Y, Haemmerle M, Gharpure KM, Sadaoui NC, Rodriguez-Aguayo C, Ivan C, Wang Y, Baggerly K, Ram P, Lopez-Berestein G, Liu J, Mok SC, Cohen L, Lutgendorf SK, Cole SW, Sood AK (2018). Adrenergic-mediated increases in INHBA drive CAF phenotype and collagens. JCI Insight, 3(11).
- Nagaraja AS, Dood RL, Armaiz-Pena G, Kang Y, Wu SY, Allen JK, Jennings NB, Mangala LS, Pradeep S, Lyons Y, Haemmerle M, Gharpure KM, Sadaoui NC, Rodriguez-Aguayo C, Ivan C, Wang Y, Baggerly K, Ram P, Lopez-Berestein G, Liu J, Mok SC, Cohen L, Lutgendorf SK, Cole SW, Sood AK (2017). Adrenergic-mediated increases in INHBA drive CAF phenotype and collagens. JCI Insight, 2(16).
Letter
- Dood RL (2015). Reply: To PMID 24590007. [Letter to the editor]. J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 22(3), 510.