James Lilja, MD
- Accepting New Patients
- Position: Gynecologic Oncologist
- Primary Specialty: Gynecology/Oncology (Board Certified)
- Languages Spoken: English
- Gender: Male
About James
Dr. Lilja is a board certified gynecologic oncologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in the treatment of cancerous and precancerous conditions of the female reproductive tract. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and went on to the University of Texas at Houston-MD Anderson Cancer Center for internship and residency. Following his residency, he performed his fellowship training in gynecologic oncology at the University of Michigan.
Dr. James Lilja joined the HHMH Medical Staff adding the specialized field of gynecologic oncology to the scope services offered.
When surgery for cancer or pre-cancer is required, he tries to incorporate minimally invasive techniques (vaginal, laparoscopic, or robotic) to minimize the recovery time and discomfort for patients and their families. Dr. Lilja perform hundreds of these procedures every year. If you have been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer, you may already know the multiple treatment options—surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hyperthermia—that are often needed. Lilja stated “I’m honored to help his patients navigate a sometimes confusing and frustrating road to health.”