Jason Conger, MD

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Assistant Professor

Specialties

  • Gynecologic Oncology

Treatment Focus

Gynecologic Oncology - Cervical Cancer, Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer, Ovarian & Primary Peritoneal Cancer, Uterine Sarcoma, Vulvar Cancer

Treatment Philosophy

I am honored to be part of the Gynecologic Oncology team at Fox Chase Cancer Center. I chose this field because I believe caring for patients with gynecologic cancers requires not only medical expertise but also genuine compassion and understanding. My goal is to provide the kind of care I would want for my own loved ones—treatment that is thorough, individualized, and delivered with kindness.

As a gynecologic oncologist, I specialize in both the surgical and medical management of cancers of the uterus, cervix, ovary, vulva, and vagina. I work closely with each patient to develop treatment plans that reflect their personal values and priorities. I also collaborate with colleagues in radiation oncology and palliative care to ensure that every patient receives comprehensive, well-rounded care.

At Fox Chase, I am grateful to be part of a center that offers not only cutting-edge surgical and medical treatments, but also a wealth of resources designed to support patients and families through every stage of their journey. I recognize that a cancer diagnosis affects not just the patient, but their entire support system. My goal is to provide care that is compassionate, honest, and empowering—helping patients and their families navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence. Above all, I am committed to walking alongside my patients every step of the way, so they never feel alone in their care.

Clinical Locations

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center
    333 Cottman Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19111
    Phone: 888-369-2427
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center - Chestnut Hill
    8835 Germantown Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19118
    Phone: 888-369-2427

Educational Background

Medical Degree (MD) 8/2014 - 5/2018
Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA


Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology with Certificate in Social Psychology 8/2006 - 6/2010
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude)
 

Selected Publications

Conger J, Koirala P, Hernandez E. Endometrial Cancer Staging Update. Topics in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2024
(Accepted, awaiting publication).


Rives TA, Orellana TJ, Mumford BS, Sukumvanich P, Courtney-Brooks M, Berger J, Conger J, Vargo JA, Beriwal S,
Lesnock J, Wang L, Orr BC, Taylor SE. The role of obesity in treatment planning for early-stage cervical cancer.
Gynecol Oncol. 2024 Feb;181:60-67. PMID: 38134755.


Krais JJ, Glass DJ, Chudoba I, Wang Y, Feng W, Simpson D, Patel P, Liu Z, Neumann-Domer R, Betsch RG,
Bernhardy AJ, Bradbury AM, Conger J, Yueh WT, Nacson J, Pomerantz RT, Gupta GP, Testa JR, Johnson N.
Genetic separation of Brca1 functions reveal mutation-dependent Polθ vulnerabilities. Nat Commun. 2023 Nov
24;14(1):7714. PMID: 38001070


White S, Alva-Ruiz R, Chen L, Conger J, Kuang C, Murphy C, Okashah N, Ollila E, Smith SA, Ansa BE. The Eating
and Cooking Healthy (TEACH) Kitchen: A Research Protocol. J Ga Public Health Assoc. 2016;6(2):331-336.
PMID: 28066831


Suessmuth Y, Mukherjee R, Watkins B, Koura DT, Finstermeier K, Desmarais C, Stempora L, Horan JT, Langston A,
Qayed M, Khoury HJ, Grizzle A, Cheeseman JA, Conger J, Robertson J, Garrett A, Kirk AD, Waller EK, Blazar
BR, Mehta AK, Robins HS, Kean LS. CMV reactivation drives posttransplant T-cell reconstitution and results in
defects in the underlying TCRβ repertoire. Blood. 2015 Jun 18;125(25):3835-50. PMID: 25852054


Krummey SM, Cheeseman JA, Conger J, Jang PS, Mehta AK, Kirk AD, Larsen CP, Ford ML. High CTLA-4
expression on Th17 cells results in increased sensitivity to CTLA-4 coinhibition and resistance to belatacept. Am
J Transplant. 2014 Mar;14(3):607-14. PMID: 24730049


Koura DT, Horan JT, Langston AA, Qayed M, Mehta A, Khoury HJ, Harvey RD, Suessmuth Y, Couture C, Carr J,
Grizzle A, Johnson HR, Cheeseman JA, Conger J, Robertson J, Stempora L, Johnson BE, Garrett A, Kirk AD,
Larsen CP, Waller EK, Kean LS. In vivo T cell costimulation blockade with abatacept for acute graft-versus-host
disease prevention: a first-in-disease trial. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2013 Nov;19(11):1638-49. PMID:
24047754