Mark Walters, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1993 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Biographical Sketch
Mark D. Walters, MD, is Professor and Vice-Chair of Gynecology in the Center of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Walters has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific articles, 55 book chapters and four books. His textbook, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (with Dr. Mickey Karram) is in its third edition and has been translated into Spanish and Chinese.
Professional Highlights
- Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
- Vice-Chairman of Gynecology, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Program in Urogynecology
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
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| Internship: | Tufts-New England Medical Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston, MA |
| Residency: | Tufts-New England Medical Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston, MA |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Incontinence, Laparoscopic Surgery, prolapse, urogynecology, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, vaginal reconstructive surgery, Prolapse, Incontinence, pelvic reconstructive surgery, advanced laparoscopy and robotics, female urology, laparoscopic and robotic female prolapse and reconstructive surgery, voiding dysfunction.
Awards & Honors
- Selected "Who's Who in America," Marquis 59th Edition, 2004-2007
- Director, Fellowship Program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 1997-Present
- Member, Cleveland Clinic G3 Task Force, 2007-2008
- Member, OB/GYN, & Women's Health Institute Research Council, 2009 - Present
- Member, OB/GYN, & Women's Health Institute Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2008 - Present
- Member, OB/GYN, & Women's Health Institute Executive Committee, 2008 - Present
- Member, American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologists Committee on Gynecologic Practice and Chair, Subcommittee on Urogynecology, 2005-2008
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Urogynecologic Society
- Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- Cleveland Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
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Industry Relationships
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Consulting. Dr. Walters receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
- American Medical Systems, Inc.
- Boston Scientific Corporation
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