Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons near New York, NY

Biography: Dr. Charles Ascher-Walsh, MD is a Female Pelvic Medicine /amp Reconstructive Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Charles Ascher-Walsh, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Queens.

Biography: Dr. Tirsit Asfaw is a Urogynecologist who specializes in the care of women with pelvic floor weakness resulting in conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse and bladder dysfunction. The network of pelvic structures which normally support a woman's uterus, bladder and rectum may weaken with progressing age, childbirth, obesity and other factors resulting in conditions such as cystocele, rectocele, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction.Dr. Asfaw offers comprehensive care for women with the above conditions. Her modes of treatment include robotic, abdominal, vaginal reconstructive surgery as well as medical and surgical treatment for urinary incontinence. She offers personalized treatment options that combine effective long term results with safe and quick recovery. Dr. Asfaw has an avid interest in clinical as well as basic science research and has presented her work at numerous national meetings and published in peer reviewed journals.Dr. Asfaw is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington State University in Pullman, WA and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. After completing her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at New York University, New York, NY she completed an accredited three year fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Asfaw holds dual appointments in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology.

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Biography: Dr. Unwanaobong U. Nseyo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Nseyo joined the Weill Cornell Urology department from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California where she was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Urology following the completion of her subspecialty fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery also at USC. Prior to her fellowship, Dr. Nseyo completed her Urology residency at the University of California-San Diego where she was recognized for her commitment to research throughout her training and awarded the George W. Kaplan Research Award. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine where she was the recipient of the Mary W. and Foster G. McGraw Merit Full Tuition Scholarship. Dr. Nseyo also obtained a Master's of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health while she was conducting translational research at the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute as part of the Biomedical Research Training Program for Underrepresented Groups Post-Baccalaureate Research Program. She earned her Bachelor's degree in History and Science at Harvard University. Dr. Nseyo's clinical focus is on female reconstructive urology, including prolapse and urinary incontinence, and complex voiding dysfunction, especially in a neurogenic bladder population. She also has expertise in minimally invasive and robotic techniques for complex reconstruction. Dr. Nseyo's clinical practice is complemented by a robust research portfolio in health services and clinical research around issues of quality and access to care among underserved patient populations. She has been recognized by the American Urological Association for her commitment to research early in her career through her selection for AUA's Early Career Investigator's Workshop and Urology Scientific Mentoring and Research Training cohort. She is a reviewer for several major urology journals and has a diverse publication record spanning from basic science to history. She is also an active member of AUA, serving on its History Committee, and is involved in non-profit efforts to improve the pipeline of urologists from underrepresented backgrounds.

Biography: Dr. Rodrguez is a board-certified urologist with expertise in the surgical reconstruction of pelvic floor conditions. A clinical and basic scientist, Dr. Rodrguez has published more than 100 original studies in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Urology, Urology, and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She is the principal investigator of the NIH-sponsored Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Urologic Pelvic Pain (MAPP) research network, which investigates the underlying causes of bladder pain syndrome and how best to treat it. Dr. Rodrguez has received numerous research grants and served as reviewer of multiple journals and member of study sections for the NIH, including its Kidney and Urologic Systems Function and Dysfunction Study Section. She has received multiple research awards from the American Urological Association as well as its Western Section, and the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU). In 2008, Dr. Rodrguez received SUFU's Paul Zimskind Award, which honors physicians who are within 10 years of completing residency or fellowship and have made significant contributions to the field of pelvic medicine and voiding dysfunction, primarily through basic and clinical research.Dr. Rodrguez earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1989 and her medical degree in 1994 from Stanford University School of Medicine. After completing a urology residency at Stanford University, Dr. Rodrguez joined UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, where she completed a fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (formally known as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery) under the direction of Dr. Shlomo Raz, as well as postdoctoral research training under Nobel Laureate Dr. Louis Ignarro. She joined UCLA's faculty in 2001 and became a professor of urology and of obstetrics and gynecology, co-director of the Division of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and director of female urology research until 2014, when she was recruited to USC.

Biography: Helai Hesham, MD is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialized in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology). Dr. Hesham completed her fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She provides individualized medical and surgical care for women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, fistula, pelvic floor trauma and pelvic pain. Surgically she utilizes minimally invasive techniques including vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic and cystoscopic surgery. Dr. Hesham is passionate about helping care for women both locally and abroad and has specialized in obstetric fistula care in sub-Saharan Africa as well as international surgical training which she will continue here at Columbia.

Biography: Dr. Katherine Husk is a board-certified Urogynecologist, specializing in the care of women with pelvic floor disorders, including care for conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence/accidental bowel leakage, bladder pain, pelvic pain, and urinary, and bowel dysfunction. She provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for these conditions, including non-surgical management, office-based procedures, and a range of surgical approaches including robotic, abdominal, and vaginal with both native-tissue and mesh augmented surgeries.Dr. Husk has a particular interest in medical education and completed a Master of Education in the Health Professions program which included a focused track in education research. She has significant experience with curriculum development, accreditation, evaluation, feedback, and assessment, and didactic education. She has also held roles with an education focus at both institutional and national levels. Her primary areas of interest for clinical research include patient experience and knowledge, patient counseling, patient outcomes, and medical education research, involving research related to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.She completed her undergraduate education at Brown University (Providence, RI), medical school at New York University School of Medicine (New York, NY), Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia, PA), and Urogynecology fellowship at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). She additionally completed a Master of Education in the Health Professions through Johns Hopkins University. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urogynecology. Dr. Husk joined Weill Cornell Medicine in 2023 as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Husk worked in the division of Urogynecology at Albany Medical Center.

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Biography: Svjetlana Lozo MD, MPH is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialized in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive surgery (Urogynecology). Dr. Lozo completed her fellowship at University of Chicago and NorthShore University Health System. She provides patient centered medical and surgical care for women with urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fistula and pelvic floor trauma. Minimally invasive surgical approaches used in her practice are vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic and cystoscopic. Prior to her training in urogynecology, Dr. Lozo completed a Global Health fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital as well as a master's in public health at Harvard University. She is passionate about medical and surgical teaching locally and internationally, as well as utilizing a holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Lozo is actively involved in International Urogynecology Association, hoping to bring awareness to pelvic floor disorders both locally and internationally.

Care Philosophy: The urogynecology team provides expert care to women with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. We begin with an office evaluation and discussion with each patient about her condition and goals, so that we can tailor a treatment approach specifically for her. Our extensive experience enables us to offer patients the full range of the latest evidence-based, surgical and nonsurgical options.

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Biography: Dr. Renee Rolston is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM). Dr. Rolston is dual fellowship trained. Prior to joining WCM, Dr. Rolston completed fellowship training in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the University of Southern California. She then became an Assistant Professor in Gynecology and Urology at Albert Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center. After being in practice for a few years Dr. Rolston then completed a second fellowship in Transgender Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Prior to her fellowship training Dr. Rolston completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Albert Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center. She received her medical degree from New York Medical College after completing an accelerated combined seven-year B.S./M.D Program. Dr. Rolston's clinical and research interests include pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse, urinary incontinence, complex pelvic reconstructive surgery, and transgender surgery and care. Dr. Rolston has expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques which include vaginal, perineal, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. Dr. Rolston is dedicated to alleviating health disparities within the urologic-gynecologic and transgender communities through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Dr. Rolston has presented her research in sexual dysfunction, painful bladder syndrome, and transgender surgery at a national level. She is also an active member of the American Urogynecologic Society and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

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Biography: Jennifer Jue is a board-certified Physician Assistant working under the supervision of Dr. Larissa Rodriguez at the newly renovated Center for Female Pelvic Health. She works in the Department of Urology specializing in Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Jennifer has expertise in overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, voiding dysfunction, neurogenic bladder, and pelvic organ prolapse. She performs many office procedures such as urodynamics, bladder instillations, pessary fittings, and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation.Jennifer completed her Bachelor of Science at The Ohio State University and completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Ohio Dominican University. She is passionate about shared decision making and patient education. Jennifer believes in practicing evidence-based medicine and is dedicated to creating an open environment where patients can feel heard and respected. Prior to working at Weill Cornell Medicine, she worked at the University of Cincinnati Health specializing in General Urology and Urogynecology.Jennifer is a member of the Urology Association of Physician Assistants, American Urology Association, and Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction.

Biography: Kimberly Campbell is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Weill Cornell Medicine. Kimberly was born at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and grew up in the Bronx, New York. Kimberly first entered the medical profession as a licensed practical nurse, graduating with honors from Westchester Community College. She then earned a bachelor's degree in nursing science, graduating cum laude from Monroe College. While working as a nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, she received a Master of Science degree specializing in Family Nursing Practice from Lehman College. Kimberly went on to practice at a multi-specialty clinic in Brooklyn providing premium care to women of the Hasidic Jewish community. There, she provided prenatal care, birth control consultations, cervical cancer screenings and prescribed hormonal replacement therapy to postmenopausal women before deciding to return to NewYork-Presbyterian Weil Cornell. When Kimberly is out of the office, she enjoys traveling. So far, she has visited over 20 countries.