Viviane Connor, MD

Appointed
2003

Education & Fellowships

Residency - George Washington University Hospital
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Washington, DC USA
1988

Internship - George Washington University Hospital
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Washington, DC USA
1985

Medical School - Boston University School of Medicine
Boston, MA USA
1984

Undergraduate - Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT USA
1980

Additional Training

• Accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine

Professional Highlights

• Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Founding Physician, Cleveland Clinic Florida
• Board of Trustees, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 2009-2010
• Medical Director, West Palm Beach, 2011 -

Certifications

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specialty Interests

Alternatives to hysterectomy, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, in-office ultrasound and Essure

Awards & Honors

• Physician of Vision, Women's Professional Staff Association, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2006
• Discovery Health CME program, "Pelvic Health: Optimizing Care," national broadcast, March and April 2008
• Physician of Achievement, Women's Professional Staff Association, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2009
• Best Doctors In America, 2009
• Dept. of Gynecology Ranked 38th in the United States, US News and World Report Annual Rating of Hospitals
• Physician of the Year, Women's Professional Staff Association, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2012
• Castle Connelly, Top Docs  2008 - 2012 and 2014 

Innovations & Patents

• Invented and investigated a test called Contrast Infusion Sonogram. The data has been published, and this test has been in use as a confirmation test for Essure here at Cleveland Clinic since 2006, and in several other facilities around the country. In addition, I have been active in developing a protocol for Essure confirmation with utlrasound only.

Memberships

• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Board of Trustees
• American Medical Group Association 
• American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine
• North American Menopause Society

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• Boston Scientific Corporation

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