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Dr. Christopher LaFargue, MD, MS
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecologic Oncology
500 S Henderson St Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Christopher LaFargue is a gynecologic oncologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. LaFargue Dr. LaFargue is a highly trained specialist with additional medical education in surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for the treatment of cervical, endometrial or uterine, ovarian, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. He also specializes in complicated and challenging surgery for benign gynecologic indications.
Education and Training
New York Medical College MD 2013
UT MD Anderson GSBS MS 2019
Boston University BA 2006
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Awards
- Diane Denson Tobola Fellowship Award in Ovarian Cancer Research 2020 University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Service to Education Award 2019 University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Linda K. Manning Fellowship Award in Ovarian Cancer Research Year University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Professional Memberships
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Fellowships
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center gynecologic oncology 2021
Fellowships
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Christopher LaFargue, MD, MS's Practice location
Texas Oncology - Fort Worth Cancer Center
500 S Henderson St -Fort Worth, TX 76104Get Direction
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Dr. Christopher J. LaFargue, who serves patients in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. LaFargue is an obstetrician and gynecologist and gynecological oncologist with Texas Oncology – Fort Worth Cancer Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He is extensively trained in surgery, chemotherapy and radiation for the treatment of cervical, endometrial or uterine, ovarian, vulvar, and vaginal cancers. He also specializes in complex surgery for benign gynecologic indications.
Dr. LaFargue received his medical degree in 2013 from the New York Medical College. After completing the obstetrics and gynecology residency program at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 2017, he enrolled in the gynecologic oncology fellowship program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, graduating in 2021. Prior to medical school, Dr. LaFargue obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University in 2006. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Cancer Biology from The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX (2019).
Dr. LaFargue is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Outside work, he enjoys attending live music shows, playing the guitar and piano, playing golf, and gardening.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, honored Dr. LaFargue with the 2020 Diane Denson Tobola Fellowship Award in Ovarian Cancer Research, the 2019 Service to Education Award, and the 2018 and 2019 Linda K. Manning Fellowship Award in Ovarian Cancer Research.
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