John Jelovsek, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2003 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Urology
Biographical Sketch
J. Eric Jelovsek, MD, is the Director of Surgical Education and Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Site Director in the Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Women's Health Institute and Glickman Urologic Institute. He specializes in treating women with a variety of pelvic floor disorders such as urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.
Dr. Jelovsek received his BS in Biochemistry from North Carolina State University in 1995, and MD degree from East Tennessee State University in 1999. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University in 2003 and an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology/American Board of Urology-approved fellowship in Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine in 2006 at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Jelovsek has also received specialized training in minimally invasive surgery which involves vaginal surgery, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in Medical Education in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Dr. Jelovsek is currently the Director of Surgical Education and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Site Director at Cleveland Clinic. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Jelovsek is a member of numerous scientific and surgical societies and serves as a member of the Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Network sponsored by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Foundation in the NICCHD of the National Institute of Health in the United States. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and three children, Morgan, Mason, and Madeline.
Professional Highlights
- 2008 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) National Faculty Award
- 2008 Scholarship in Teaching Award, Case Western Reserve University
- Astellas Research Grant Award 2008
- District V ACOG Clinical Research Award 2008
- District V ACOG Clinical Research Award 2006
- Fellow 1st Prize Paper: American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting 2005
- Golden Trocar Award: Duke University Medical Center, 2003
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | East Tennessee State University-James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN |
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| Internship: | Duke University Medical Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Durham, NC |
| Residency: | Duke University Medical Center, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Durham, NC |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC |
Additional Training
- Medical Education Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic
- Essential Skills in Medical Education Certificate, Association for Medical Educators in Europe
- Best Practices in Medical Education, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
- Intuitive Surgical Robotics Training Course
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Advanced laparoscopy and robotics, defecatory dysfunction, fecal incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, surgical education, Urinary Incontinence, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic reconstructive surgery, urogynecology.
Awards & Honors
Jelovsek (PI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICCHD) PFDN 16S01 E-OPTIMAL.
Long-term Effectiveness of Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation (SSLF) versus Uterosacral Ligament Suspension (ULS) with and without Perioperative Behavioral Therapy/Pelvic Muscle Training: The Extended Operations and Pelvic Muscle Training in the Management of Apical Support Loss (E-OPTIMAL) Trial
Jelovsek (PI)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICCHD) Sponsored PFDNIJ06- Clinically Meaningful Change of Patient Reported Outcomes in Women Receiving Treatment for Fecal Incontinence: an Ancillary Study of Adaptive Behaviors Among Women with Fecal Incontinence (ABBI)
Jelovsek (PI)
ACOG District V Clinical Research Award
American Urogynecologic Society Multi-Center Educational Research Grant
Assessment of Intra-operative Decision Making in Gynecologic Surgery using the Script Concordance Test. This study involves assessment of a surgeon's judgment during difficult intraoperative scenarios.
Jelovsek (PI)
ACOG District V Clinical Research Award
(VQOL): A new condition-specific quality of life scale for vulvovaginal pain disorders. This study involves developing a valid, reliable, and responsive condition-specific quality of life scale for women suffering from vulvovaginal pain disorders.
Markland AD, Richter HE (Co-PI?s) Co-investigator
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICCHD) Sponsored PFDNIJ06-FI Patient Initiated Adaptive Behaviors Among Women with Fecal Incontinence (ABBI)
WE Whitehead (Writing Committee) National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) of Stool Frequency and Consistency in U.S. Adults. [NHANES-defecatory] Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICCHD)
Barber (PI) Role: Co-investigator.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) NIH Sponsor PFDN: Pelvic Floor Disorders Network.
Barber (PI) Co-investigator
Foundation for Female Health Awareness (FFHA). A randomized trial comparing tension free vaginal tape (TVT) to the TVT-Secure for the surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence
Paraiso (PI) Co-investigator
Cleveland Clinic RPC. Conventional laparoscopic versus robotic assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: a randomized trial
Park (PI) Co-investigator
Cleveland Clinic RPC. A prospective randomized trial comparing conventional vs. robotic assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy
Professional Memberships
- American Urogynecologic Society
- Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American College of Surgeons
- Association of Surgical Education
- American Association for Gynecologic Laparoscopists
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Industry Relationships
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