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Mildred R Chernofsky

Mildred R Chernofsky, MD

Gynecologic Oncology

Gynecology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
4.6 of 5 stars96 ratings, 37 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Mildred R Chernofsky

Professional Titles

  • Gynecologic Oncologist, Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery
  • Principal Investigator, Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) Clinical Trials

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Background

Dr. Mildred R. Chernofsky is a gynecologic oncologist at Sibley Memorial Hospital and an associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology at George Washington University School of Medicine and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). She practices out of the Sibley Center for Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Chernofsky is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and George Washington University Hospital. 

With a focus on gynecology and obstetrics, Dr. Chernofsky has an expertise in advanced laparoscopy, gestational trophoblastic disease and robotic surgery.  

Dr. Chernofsky earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. She completed a general internship and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center of San Diego, as well as a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center. 

Dr. Chernofsky was named a Top Doctor in the Washington D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly in 2012 and 2014. She was also named a Top Doctor in the D.C. region by Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Chernofsky is also a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Chernofsky has clinical interests in uterine, ovarian, cervical and vulvar cancers, as well as genital dysplasia. She has contributed to numerous clinical trials in her position as a principal investigator for Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG), as well as various publications and presentations. Dr. Chernofsky also participates in patient educational forums both locally and those sponsored by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer.

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5275 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building D, Washington, DC 20016

    Expertise

    Education

    Keck School of Medicine of USC

    Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2002

    Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1999

    Pennsylvania State College of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 1995

    Board Certifications

    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023

    Gynecologic Oncology

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2023

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    • MultiPlan
    • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
    • Point Comfort Underwriters
    • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
    • UnitedHealthcare
    • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6 out of 5

    96 ratings, 37 reviews

    The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    Overall Rating by Patient
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/12/2025

      Easy to talk to

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/27/2025

      Dr. Chernofsky was terrific! Very impressive. She was highly knowledgeable about my situation, specifically, and communicated and listened extremely well. Great professional personality and honest with her answers.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      She is great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      She is the best with healing hands. She said my life with God guiding her!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2024

      Very caring, and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      This provider is an angel in disguise. We should all be so lucky to have a doctor as caring, funny, helpful, and smart as her. I feel so lucky to have met her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Excellent Bedside manner, compassionate, friendly and professional. She put me at ease and explained things in detail. My visit was informative, and I look forward to circling back with her in the future.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/4/2024

      Dr. Chernofsky is the best.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      Dr Chernofsky is very passionate she explain everything you need to know pertaining to your problem. I definitely will be recommending her

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      She has been my provider for over 10 years and I completely trust her in my care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2024

      She is thorough and clear.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      She's great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Very good Doctor attended me very kindly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2024

      Absolutely my favorite doctor in your system.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Very personal, articulate, wonderful manner of approaching the problem, calling after shows to follow up, detailed description of the problem and possible solution, and great referral to a specialist for my problem

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Excellent physician and surgeon.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Dr. Chernofsky is really wonderful. She's smart, energetic, and caring. I felt respected and heard during my appointment. She is really collaborative with her patients which I appreciate. She's not a warm fuzzy type and she's not going to baby you. But her real concern for her patients is very clear. Glad I found her!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/11/2024

      Dr Chernofsky is an outstanding care giver. She treats her patients with respect and understanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      Dr. Chernofsky is a great doctor, she really takes care of me and lets me know what's going on with my body.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      Dr Chernofsky was thorough, pleasant, and extremely knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      Very kind and understanding. Absolutely professional. I felt like I was in very good hands!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/14/2024

      Professional and thorough

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/12/2024

      Very straightforward, caring and know about your case of hand.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/5/2024

      Wonderful, caring, knowledgeable.

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      I am VERY grateful to have Dr. Chernofsky as my surgeon. But while she spent considerable time with us, she wasn't particularly warm or empathetic

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Very nice Dr

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/24/2024

      The provider did an excellent job of informing about any concerns I had.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/12/2024

      Dr. Chernofsky is incredibly thorough and detail oriented. She gets to know you as a person.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      I felt very good about Dr. Chernofsky. She inspired my confidence. She is so competent, knowledgeable, and accessible and easy to talk to.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/29/2024

      Dr. Chernofsky was a good listener, positive and reassuring during and after the procedure. She took a lot of time to answer my questions and reduce my anxiety.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/15/2024

      I hate getting my annual pap smear but I actually LOOK FORWARD to it bc I LOVE Dr. Chernofsky!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/6/2024

      Dr. Chernovsky was lovely. The kind of provider that works for me.She spent a good amount of time with me, explained the treatment options very clearly and allowed me the space and time to decide.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Dr Chernofsky is an amazing expert with a wonderful bed side manner. Her expertise as a gym cancer surgeon is one of the reasons I came back to her when my pet scan showed cancer. Even after 12 years she remembered us and made us feel we were in good hands

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/17/2024

      Dr. Chernofsky is always so kind, so thorough and so willing to answer questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Thanks

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/3/2024

      Good