Gynecology

Ambulatory Gynecology

The Section of Ambulatory Gynecology provides care for women with office-based gynecologic problems – from health and reproductive maintenance to care of the post-menopausal woman. The members of the Section are firm believers in providing state-of-the-art gynecologic care and education to their patients. This philosophy allows for care of routine as well as uncommon gynecologic problems which include:

Gynecology/Gynecologic Surgery

The Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecology/Gynecologic Surgery consists of two gynecologic surgeons, each with over 20 years of clinical experience. Our top priority is to educate patients about all appropriate treatment options, both surgical and nonsurgical, allowing each woman to make the appropriate medical decision for her individual circumstances.

A thorough office evaluation is performed, often with an ultrasound performed by the surgeon, to streamline the decision making process. When surgery is indicated, our goal is to first offer all appropriate procedures and then choose the approach that is safe and effective with the shortest and least painful recovery for our patient.

Our well-trained gynecologic surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Florida have extensive experience with advanced minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures and serve as educators for surgeons learning these innovative techniques.

Minimally invasive procedures include

Conditions Commonly Treated

Academic Gynecologic activities

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

The Section of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida focuses on the treatment of Pelvic Floor dysfunction in women. Cleveland Clinic Florida's Pelvic Floor Center has been designated a Center of Excellence (COE): Continence Care in Women by the National Association for Continence. Cleveland Clinic Florida is the first medical center on the east coast and the third in the nation to receive this designation.

The Female Pelvic Floor encompasses the anatomic organs between the pubic bone and the sacrum. Therefore, this section is primarily focused on the treatment of bladder dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, as well as disorders of genital and pelvic support including genital prolapse (i.e. dropped bladder or uterus).

The section functions within the larger Pelvic Floor Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida which includes the Section of Female Urology as well as the Department of Colorectal Surgery to provide comprehensive care for women with other pelvic floor dysfunction problems including fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse, sexual dysfunction, as well as complex lower urinary tract problems

The Section Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is academically based and provides care that is evidence-based. The care provided is based on previous clinical studies, which have demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of specific conditions. The academic focus of this section is exemplified of the existence of a post-graduate fellowship-training program in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. The Department of Gynecology does not have a residency program in obstetrics and gynecology. The Fellowship program includes individuals who have completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology and aim to obtain further training in academic urogynecology.