Ritu Salani MD, MBA

Dr. Ritu Salani is a board-certified gynecologic oncologist who is a nationally renowned expert in the treatment of gynecologic malignancies with over 15 years of experience. She serves as the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at UCLA.

Her expertise is in providing comprehensive care to patients with gynecologic malignancies (ovarian, cervical, uterine/endometrial, and vulvar cancers). She has specialized training in a wide range of surgical approaches (laparoscopic, robotic surgery, complex pelvic surgery, and radical surgical techniques) and the administration of systemic treatment, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and access to clinical trials. Her clinical care is focused on delivering compassionate care with state-of-the-art medicine and best clinical practices. She offers a multi-disciplinary approach to care, partnering with specialists in radiation oncology, radiology, medical oncology, genetics, and palliative care.

Dr. Salani currently serves as the UCLA Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Director and is dedicated to the education of the next generation of healthcare providers. She has received multiple teaching awards throughout her career and focuses on innovative teaching methods.  

Dr. Salani’s research focuses on clinical trials with novel therapies, best practices after cancer treatment, and improving patient-centered outcomes. She has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and is a national and international leader in the field. She is actively involved in professional societies where she has(d) leadership roles, including NRG Oncology (Cervical Cancer Committee), National Cancer Institute Gynecologic Cancer Steering Committee (Cervical Cancer Co-Chair), Society of Gynecologic Oncology (Education and Finance Committee), and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (Education Committee Chair and elected Secretary-Treasurer). She is also a board examiner for the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.