Northwestern Medicine Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Our internationally-renowned urogynecologists provide comprehensive clinical care and minimally invasive surgical treatments for pelvic floor disorders, childbirth injury, complications from gynecologic surgery (fistulas), and congenital genitourinary disorders.
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What is a Urogynecologist?
A urogynecologist is a fellowship-trained surgeon who specializes in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders. After completing medical school and a residency in obstetrics & gynecology or urology, urogynecologists complete three additional years of fellowship training (for seven years of surgical training after medical school) to provide comprehensive clinical care and minimally invasive surgical treatments for pelvic floor disorders, childbirth injury, complications from gynecologic surgery (fistulas), and congenital genitourinary disorders, as well as conduct leading-edge research to improve patient outcomes.
After completing fellowship training, urogynecologists must complete certification exams offered by the American Boards of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology. Therefore, they are “board certified” in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology or Urology.
If you are considering treatment for urinary or bowel control problems or pelvic organ prolapse, you should ask your primary care provider to refer you to a specialist with fellowship training and board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. Ask your physician about their training and certification.
Meet the Team
The Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) Team is a transdisciplinary team that includes surgeons, advance practice specialists, a sexual counselor, and nurses who collaborate to develop an integrated approach. Together, these experts are working to ensure that each patient with a pelvic floor disorder receives a tailored and highly individualized plan of care.
Meet the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery Team
Meet the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery Team
Programs
Conditions
- Anal Incontinence
- Bowel Control Problems
- Bowel Lacerations
- Childbirth
- Complications Of Gynecologic Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
- Cystocele
- Fistulas
- Imperforate Hymen
- Mesh Problems
- Microscopic hematuria
- Overactive Bladder
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Rectocele
- Rectovaginal Fistulas
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Fistulas (vesicovaginal and ureterovaginal)
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Uterovaginal Prolapse
- Vaginal Agenesis
- Vaginal Bulge or Protrusion of Tissue from Vagina
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