EDUCATION:

 

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Weston, FL
(July 2002 – July 2005)
· Fellowship: Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Riverdside Regional Medical Center / Medical College of Virginia, VA (November 1997 – July 2002)
· 5-year Obstetrics and Gynecology program with double board training in Family Medicine
· Resident Research Award (2000, 2001, 2002)
· Resident Teaching Award (1999, 2000)

State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
(August 1993- July 1997)
· MD with Distinction in Research Program
· Doctor of Medicine

Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA
(August 1991- June 1992)
· Post-Baccalaureate/Premedical Program

Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
(August 1987- May 1991)
B.S.: Psychobiology (honors) Minor: Economics

 

MEDICAL LICENSES:

· New Jersey 2007
· Pennsylvania 2005
· Florida 2002
· Virginia 1999

 

CERTIFICATIONS:

· Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery – Board Certified 2013
· American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Board certified 2006
· American Academy of Family Practice – Board certified 2001

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

 

· American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
· American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
· American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
· International Urogynecologic Association (IUGA)
· American Society for Laser in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS)
· International Continence Society (ICS)
· North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
· Richmond Academy of Medicine
· Medical Society of Virginia
· International Society for Cosmetogynecology (ISCG)

 

COMMITTEES:

 

· American Urogynecologic Society Special Interest Group for the use of Grafts in the Female Pelvic Floor
o Founding member June 2012 – present
American Urogynecologic Society Public Relations Committee
o Feburary 2009- present
· International Urogynecologic Society Publications committee
o March 2009 – 2016
· Chair Robotic Surgery committee for CJW Medical Center
o July 2009 – Present
· Drexel University College of Medicine Surgical Simulation Center Committee
o September 2008 – July 2009
· Drexel University College of Medicine Surgical Curriculum Committee
o October 2008 – July 2009
· Pennsylvania Hospital Ob/Gyn Resident Advisory Committee
o August 2005 – July 2008
· Pennsylvania Hospital Department of Ob/Gyn Surgical Quality Assurance Committee
o August 2005 – July 2008
· University of Pennsylvania Internal Review Board
o October 2005 – July 2008
· Pennsylvania Hospital Gynecologic Surgery Resident Lecture Series
o August 2005 – July 2008

 

PUBLICATIONS:

 

Energy-Based Treatment for Gynecologic conditions including Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Consensus, Controversies, Recommendations, and FDA Clearance J. Lasers in Surg. And Med: Dec 2018

Transobturator Cystocele Repair: Short Term Comparison of Synthetic and Biologic Graft Materials. J. FPM&RS

Comparative Outcomes of Vaginal Apical Repair with and without a Uterus. Int Urogynecol J.

Natural orifice vaginal sacrocolpopexy (NOVaS): a cadaver feasibility
study. Int Urogynecol J 23(4):447-52 (2012) PMID 22072416

Anterior Repair with or without Collagen Matrix Reinforcement: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet and Gynecol 2009;(114)1: 59-65.

A Novel Approach for Correction of Urethral Prolapse. Int Urogynecol J. 2009;(20) 8(995-997).

Transobturator Slings for Stress Incontinence: Using urodynamic parameters to predict outcomes. Int Urogynecol J. 2008;(19)1:97-102.

A prospective, randomized controlled trial of the use of an anal purse-string suture to decrease contamination during pelvic reconstructive surgery.” Int Urogynecol J. 2008;(19)1:59-63.

Initial experience with a new method for the dynamic assessment of pelvic floor function in women: The Kolpexin Pull Test. Int Urogynecol J. 2004;(15)1:39-43.

Current treatment options for female urinary incontinence – A review. Int J Fertil. June, 2004.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS:

 

McKinney TB, Guerette NL.Pelvic Reconstruction of Vaginal Apical Vault Defects Using Site-specific Repair. In State of the Art Atlas of Endoscopic Surgery in Infertility and Gynecology. Nutan Jain Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi, 2003. Revision for second edition.

Guerette NL. Painful Conditions of the Urogenital Sinus. In Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Multidisciplinary Approach – The Cleveland Clinic Model. Springer, London. 2005.

Guerette NL, Davila GW, Sands DR. Primary Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor. In Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Multidisciplinary Approach – The Cleveland Clinic Model. Springer, London. 2005.

PRESENTED/PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS:

Safety and Efficacy of Hybrid Fractional Laser (1470nm and 2949nm) for Symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Prospective Multi-Center Study: 6-month Interim Analysis. Guerette N. American Society for Lasers in Medicine. March 2019

Safety and Efficacy of Hybrid Fractional Laser (1470nm and 2949nm) for Symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Prospective Multi-Center Study: Interim Analysis. Guerette N American Society for Lasers in Medicine. April 2018

HIFEMTMTechnology: A Non-Surgical Treatment for Urinary Incontinence. Samuel J, Guerette N American Society for Lasers in Medicine. April 2018

Efficacy of Novel Hybrid Er:YAG Laser for Genito-urinary Syndrome of Menopause and Dyspareunia: A Pilot Study. International Urogynecology Association, June 2017

Safety and Utility of vaginal radio frequency treatments in Patients with Polypropylene Mesh Implants”. International Urogynecology Association. Capetown South Africa, August 2015

“Near-Infrared Florescence Imaging in Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy.” American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Las Vegas, NV. November 2015

Ultra-Lightweight Polyproylene Graft For Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy: Retrospective Anatomic and Functional Outcomes.” American Urogynecologic Society Scientific
meeting, Chicago, Il, October, 2012.

“Near-Infrared Florescence Imaging in Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy: A Pilot Study”.
Urogynecologic Society Scientific meeting, Chicago, Il, October, 2012.

“Short-term outcomes of a novel intra-vaginal vault suspension procedure.” Poster presentation at the International Urogynecologic Society Scientific Meeting, Como, Italy, June 2009.
Poster presentatation American Urogynecologic Society Scientific meeting, Hollywood, FL, September 2009.

“Concomitant Sling Surgery with Transobturator Cystocele Repair: Does it Work?” Podium Presentation at Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, New Orleans, LA, April 2009. Accepted for podium presentation at the International Urogynecologic Society Scientific Meeting, Como, Italy, June 2009.

“Health Related Quality of Life: Utility Preference Scores for Pelvic Organ Prolapse”. Poster presentation at the American Urogynecologic Society 29th Annual Scientific Meeting, September 2008.

“Transvaginal Graft Repair for Apical Prolapse: Comparison of Uterine vs. Vault Suspension”. Presented at Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Savanna, GA, April 2008. Poster presentation at International Urogynecologic Association, Taipei, Taiwan, September 2008.

“Transobturator Cystocele Repair: Short-term Comparison of Xenograft vs. Polypropylene”. Oral presentation at International Urogynecologic Association, Cancun, Mexico, June 2007. Poster presentation at American Urogynecologic Society meeting, Hollywood, FL, September 2007.

“A Randomized Prospective Multi-center Trial Comparing Anterior Colporraphy Alone to Anterior Colporraphy Reinforced with Bovine Pericardium Collagen Matrix: 12 Month Analysis.” Podium presentation at American Urogynecologic Society meeting, Palm Springs, California, October 19-21, 2006. Podium presentation International Urogynecologic Association, Athens, Greece, September, 2006.

“A Mathematical Model to Predict Anti-incontinence Surgery Outcomes.” Guerette NL, Biller DH, Bena J, Davila GW. Oral presentation at 30th annual meeting of the International Urogynecologic Society. Copenhagen, Denmark, August 2005. Poster presentation at International Continence Society Annual meeting, Montreal, Canada. September 1-3, 2005. Poster presentation at American Urogynecologic Society meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, September 14-16, 2005.

“Anterior IVS Suburethral Sling for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficency.” Park J, Guerette NL, Davila GW. Poster presentation at International Continence Society Annual meeting, Montreal, Canada. September 1-3, 2005.

“Can discrete fascial defects be accurately identified pre-operatively?” Guerette NL, Davila GW. Accepted for oral presentation at the 1st annual combined meeting of the International Continence Society and International Urogynecologic Association. Paris, France. August 25-27, 2004.

“Is the transobturator suburethral sling an effective treatment for intrinsic sphincter deficiency with urethral hypermobility?” Guerette NL, Davila GW. Accepted for abstract publication at the 1st annual combined meeting of the International Continence Society and International Urogynecologic Association. Paris, France. August 25-27, 2004.

“Lefort colpocleisis: A safe and effective procedure for elderly women.” Guerette NL, Neimark M, Mattox TF, Contreras-Ortiz O, Davila GW. Presented at ACOG 52nd annual clinical meeting, Philadelphia, PA. May 1-5, 2004. Obstet Gynecol. 103[Suppl 4], S51-S52, April, 2004.

“Lefort colpocleisis: Are urodynamics necessary?” Guerette NL, Neimark M, Mattox TF, Contreras-Ortiz O, Davila GW. Presented at the International Urogynecologic Associations 28th annual meeting. Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 28-31, 2003. Int Urogynecol J, 14[Suppl 1], S52, 2004.

“Sacrospinous fixation: Does reinforcement of the vaginal vault improve outcomes?” Guerette NL, Davila GW. Presented at the International Urogynecologic Associations 28th annual meeting. Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 28-31, 2003. Int Urogynecol J, 14[Suppl 1], 2004.

“Abdominal sacrocolpopexy utilizing bone anchors.” Guerette NL, Davila GW. Presented at the International Urogynecologic Associations 28th annual meeting. Buenos Aires, Argentina. October 28-31, 2003. Int Urogynecol J, 14[Suppl 1], S11, 2004.

“Bilateral sacrospinous fixation: Is vault reinforcement necessary?”
Guerette NL, Davila GW. Presented at the ACOG District IV annual meeting. San Juan, PR. October 17-19, 2003.

“Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with unexplained elevations of HCG on Triple Marker Testing using computer data extraction with EMR.” Guerette NL, Sayeh SK. Presented at the ACOG District IV annual meeting. Ashville, NC. October, 2000.

 

INVITED PRESENTATIONS:

 

Saftety and Efficacy of Combining Robotic and Cosmetic Gyencologic Surgery. European Society for Cosmetogynecology. June, 2019. Endiburgh, Scotland (invited)

“Energy-based Therapy in Womens’ Health”: Co-Chair. American Society of Laser in Medicine and Surgery. April 2019 (Invited)

Saftety and Efficacy of Combining Robotic and Cosmetic Gyencologic Surgery. International Society for Cosmetogynecology. February, 2019. Orlando, Fl.

Womens’ Health Section Co-chair. American Society of Laser in Medicine and Surgery. April 2019 (Invited)

“Combining Robotic Reconstructive Surgery with Cosmetic Gynecology.” International Society for Cosmetogynecology. Orlando, FL. January 2019 (invited)

“Energy-based Therapy in Womens’ Health”: Co-Chair. American Society of Laser in Medicine and Surgery. April 2018

“Energy-based Therapy in Womens’ Health”: Co-Chair. American Society of Laser in Medicine and Surgery. Dallas, TX. April 2018

“Energy based vaginal therapy: current evidence”: Co-Chair
American Urogynecologic Society. Providence, RI. October 2017

“Energy-based Therapy in Womens’ Health”: Co-Chair. American Society of Laser in Medicine and Surgery. San Diego, CA. April 2017

“Vaginal Rejuvenation: Current Evidence.” Co-Chair. American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Orlando, FL. November 2016.

“ANOVAS: Natural Orifice Vaginal Sacrocolpopexy”

 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

 

Australian Urogynecologic Association Meeting, Sydney, Australia. March 2015

“Debate: Concomitant Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: The Evidence.”
Australian Urogynecologic Association Meeting, Sydney, Australia. March 2015

“Biologic Grafts in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery.”
Australian Urogynecologic Association Meeting, Sydney, Australia. March 2015

“Evaluation and Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse.”
Australian Urogynecologic Association Meeting, Sydney, Australia. March 2015

“Use of Vaginal Mesh After FDA Warning of 2011.”
Australian Urogynecologic Association Meeting, Sydney, Australia. March 2015

“Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Prolapse”
Taiwanese Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan. June 2014

“Use of Vaginal Mesh After FDA Warning of 2011.”
Taiwanese Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan. June 2014

“Use of Vaginal Mesh After FDA Warning of 2011.”
Hong Kong, China. June 2014

“Use of Vaginal Mesh After FDA Warning of 2011.”
Singapore Urogynecology Meeting. June 2014

“Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Prolapse”
Singapore Urogynecology Meeting. June 2014

“Near-Infrared Imaging in Robotic Surgery” American Urogynecologic Society Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas NV. October 2013

“Advanced Female Pelvic Anatomy”
Grand Rounds. Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University. August 2012

“Grafts for Female Pelvic Reconstruction in Current Legal Environment.” Grand Rounds Johnston Willis Hospital. June 2012

“Mesh vs. Native Tissue Repair for Pelvic Organ Prolapse”
Panel Discussion. American Association of Laparoscopic Gynecologists Annual Meeting, Hollywood, Fl. November 2011

“Robotic Sacral Colpopexy with Ultra-lightweight Y Mesh”
Satellite Symposium. American Urogynecologic Society Scientific Meeting, Providence, RI. September, 2011

“Grafts in Female Reconstructive Surgery”
Grand Rounds. Medical College of Virginia. February 2010

“Advances in Robotic Surgery”
Staff Meeting. Johnston Willis Hospital. December 2009.

“Advanced Surgical Treatment of Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence” American Medical Systems symposium. Washington, D.C. October 2009

“Elevate: Advances in Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery”. Satellite Symposium. American Urogynecologic Society Scientific Meeting, Hollywood, Fl. September 2009.

“Advanced Surgical Treatment of Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence” American Medical Systems symposium. Philadelphia, PA. August 2009

“Advanced Surgical Treatment of Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence” American Medical Systems symposium. Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Lake Success N.Y. June 2009.

“Minimally Invasive Options for Female Pelvic Reconstruction”. Grand Rounds, St. Peter’s Medical Center, New Brunswick, NJ. May 2009.

“Graft Selection in Pelvic Reconstruction.” Grand Rounds. Virtua Health System. Voorhees, NJ. February 2009

“Advanced Surgical Treatment of Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence” American Medical Systems symposium. Philadelphia, PA. February 2009

“Update on Surgical Treatment of Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence”
The Chester County Hospital General Staff Meeting, West Chester, PA. January 2009.

“Advanced Surgical Treatment of Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence” American Medical Systems symposium. Long Island, NY. December 2008

“Current Concepts for Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence.” Grand Rounds, The Chester County Hospital, West Chester, PA, November, 2008.

“Posterior Elevate for Apical and Posterior Prolapse.” Atlanta, GA, November, 2008.

“The Evolution of Surgical Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence.”
Drexel University College of Medicine Grand Rounds, October 2008.

“Posterior Elevate for Apical and Posterior Prolapse.” New Brunswick, NJ, October, 2008.

“Update on Surgical Management of Vaginal Vault Prolapse.” Drexel University College of Medicine Grand Rounds, September 2008.

“Miniarc Sling – Lecture and cadaver training”. Washington D.C., September, 2008.

“Apogee/Perigee™ – what have we learned.” Educational symposium for American Medical Systems. Presented as a satellite at the American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2008.

“Miniarc Sling – Lecture and cadaver training”. Philadelphia, Pa, August 2008.

“The current use of Graft Materials for Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery.” Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds. February 21, 2008.

“Non-operative management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse.” Grand Rounds. Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD. January 17, 2008.

“Female Urinary Incontinence: There is hope.” Lecture series for Pennsylvania Hospital Women’s Resource Center. November 5, 2007.

“Graft use in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery: The evidence.” Pennsylvania Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds. April, 2007.

“New minimally invasive options for surgical management of vaginal prolapse.” Presented for University of Pennsylvania Patient lecture series. Radnor, PA. October 15, 2006.

“Update on surgical management of Stress Urinary Incontinence.” University of Pennsylvania Pelvic Floor Disorders conference. October 13, 2006.

“Surgical Management of Vaginal Vault Prolapse.” Multi-disciplinary Conference, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. February 1, 2006.

“Update on Overactive Bladder.” Grandrounds, Delaware County Memorial Hospital. January 9, 2006.

“The Overactive Bladder and Neurophysiology of the Lower Urinary Tract.” Department of Medicine Grand Rounds, Pennsylvania Hospital. October 25, 2005.

“Surgical Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence: Rational Decision Making.” Philadelphia, PA. November 16, 2005.

“Minimally invasive options for the treatment of Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence.” Pennsylvania Hospital Center for Bloodless Medicine Annual Conference. Lancaster, PA. November, 2005.

“Update on Urinary Incontinence.” Presented for University of Pennsylvania patient lecture series. Radnor, PA. October 15, 2005.

“Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse: Diagnosis and Treatment.” Pennsylvania Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grandrounds. September, 2005.

“Current Concepts in Management of Vaginal Vault Prolapse.” Pennsylvania Hospital Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds. September, 2005

“Vesico-vaginal fistula: Diagnosis and Management.” Presented at Annual Cleveland Clinic Florida Female Pelvic Floor Disorders Symposium. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 12-15, 2005.

“Current experience with Veritas® bovine collagen matrix.” Presented at a satellite meeting in conjunction with the 1st annual combined meeting of the International Continence Society and International Urogynecologic Association. Paris, France. August 25-27, 2004.

“Veritas® bovine collagen matrix for reinforcement of cystocele repairs.” Presented at a satellite meeting in conjunction with the 1st annual combined meeting of the American Urogynecologic Society and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. San Diego, CA. July 29-31, 2004.

“A Complex case of vaginal vault prolapse.” Presented at Annual Cleveland Clinic Florida Female Pelvic Floor Disorders Symposium. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 12-15, 2004.

“Recto-vaginal anatomy.” Presented at annual Cleveland Clinic Florida Female Pelvic Floor Disorders Symposium. Fort Lauderdale, FL. March 14-17, 2003.

“Evaluation and conservative management of pelvic organ prolapse.” Presented at the annual meeting of the Northeast Colorectal Society. Palm Beach, FL. November, 2002.

 

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:

 

· Advanced Pelvic Surgery with DaVinci® Robotic Surgery System
· Vaginal graft procedures
· Advanced vaginal aesthetic and laser training with Dr. Oscar Aguirre

 

MEDIA APPEARANCES:

 

Healthbreak: NBC News: Laser vaginal restoration. Sept. 2016

Dr. Drew Podcast – Vaginal Rejuvenation. January 2016

PBS – Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds. Documentary on Pelvic organ Prolapse. June, 2015

NPR: Robotic Surgery Center. Jan 2016

A & E Raw TV: Robotic Surgery Documentary. Filmed 2015.

NBC News: Robotic surgery center. Feb 2016

“Healthbreak: Urogynecology, NBC News, June 2009, June 2014, August 2015

“Healthbreak: Robotic Surgical Options for the Pelvic Floor”. Local NBC News, Richmond, VA. October 6, 2009

“Current treatments for Female Urinary Incontinence.” National Health Radio Network. Broadcast December 23, 2006.

 

AWARDS:

 

Top Doc – Richmond Magazine – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Keynote Speaker: Australian Urogynecology Society Scientific Meeting, Sydney Australia. March 2015

Best Bedside Manner – Our Health Magazine – 2013, 2014

HCA Humanitarian Award Nominee – 2014

Best research manuscript – American Urogynecologic Society, 2006

Resident teaching award – 1999, 2000

Resident research award – 1999, 2000, 2001

 

COURSES:

 

Luminary and Preceptor: Sciton diVa vaginal laser
– June 2016 – present

Luminary and Preceptor: Thermi RF
– April 2014 – June 2016

Lead Facilitator: American Medical Systems Live OR Workshop for Minimally Invasive Vaginal Reconstruction
-April, 2006 – March 2015

Lead Facilitator: American Medical Systems Cadaver workshops for Minimally Invasive Pelvic Reconstruction
– July, 2007 – Present

Robotic Sacral Colpopexy Live OR course
– February 2010 – present

Lead Facilitator: Boston Scientific Live OR Workshop for Minimally Invasive Vaginal Reconstruction
– 2010 – Present

Lead Facilitator: Boston Scientific workshops for Minimally Invasive Pelvic Reconstruction
– 2010 – Present

 

VIDEOS:

 

Guerette NL. AMS Training Video for Anterior Elevate System. 2011

Guerette NL. Boston Scientific Knotless Sacral Colpopexy Training Video. 2014

Dingra C, McKinney TB, Guerette NL. Quill Knotless Suture for Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy. Produced by Drexel University College of Medicine. Presented at the American Urogynecologic Society Scientific meeting. Hollywood, Fl. September 2009.

Guerette NL, Davila GW. Abdominal sacrocolpopexy utilizing bone screws. Produced by Cleveland Clinic Florida. 2003.

 

CLINICAL RESEARCH:

 

Prospective multi-center Trial for Emsella HIFEM therapy V. Biofeedback Therapy for Female Urinary Incontinence. January 2018 – present.

Retrospective study on Novel Cadaveric Dermal Graft for Vaginal reconstruction. September 2017 – present.

Prospective multi-center trial for diVa vaginal laser for Atrophic Vaginitis. Lead Investigator and Protocol developer. August 2016 – present.

Prospective multi-center trial for diVa vaginal laser for Stress Urinary Incontinence. Lead Investigator and Protocol developer. August 2016 – present.

Ministop single incision sling pilot U.S. trial. CL Medical. May 2015 – present. Lead investigator and protocol developer.

I-stop retropubic and transobturator sling U.S. database. May 2015 – present. Developed and house database. CL Medical

Y for Her: RCT of Upsylon vs. Restorelle Y mesh for Robotic ASC.
Lead Investigator and Protocol developer. December 2014 – present

Amphora RF for OAB Treatment. May 2015 – Present. Investigator

ROSE Study: Macroplastique for Treatment of SUI. Investigator.
March 2014 – present

AMS ISPRINT perineal support device. October 2012-present. Investigator

EMBRACE Trial: FDA 522 Analysis for Anterior Elevate.
January 2015 – present. Investigator and Protocol developer

HARMONY Trial: FDA 522 Analysis for Posterior Elevate.
January 2015 – present. Investigator and Protocol developer

AMS Capture Postmarket Anaylsis: MiniarcPro.
Feb 2013 – Present. Investigator.

Altis Minisling Prospective Study. August 2011 – Present. Investigator

Floroscopic Evaluation of Vaginal Axis with Five Vault Suspension Techniques Compared to Normal. October 2008
Primary Investigator

MiniarcTM sling: Long-term effectiveness trial. Oct 2007
Primary Investigator

A Randomized, Evaluator-blinded, Multi-center Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of ZUIDEXTM with Contigen® in Female Patients with Stress Urinary Incontinence. June 2004 – July 2005. Investigator.

Open Label Study of the Efficacy and Safety of 5 and 10 mg Vesicare™ in Patients with Overactive Bladder Symptoms.
June 2004 – July 2005. Investigator.

Prospective, Randomized Veritas™ Collagen Matrix for Cystocele Repair Post-marketing Study.
August 2003 – Present. Investigator.

A Multicenter Evaluation of the Kolpexin™ Vaginal Spheres in Females with Vaginal Prolapse.
December 2001 – July 2005. Investigator.

A United States Multi-Center Prospective Study of the Utility and Effectiveness of the American Medical Systems Subfascial Hammock.
August 2003 – July 2005. Sub-investigator.

Assessment of the Efficacy of Tolterodine ER Versus Placebo for the Symptom of Urgency and The Improvement in Bladder Condition.
September 2002 – June 2003. Sub-investigator.

A Multi-Center, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Titration Study of Oxybutynin Transdermal Systems in Patients with Overactive Bladder.
August 2003 – October 2003. Sub-Investigator.

Clinical Investigation of an Adjustable Continence Therapy (ACT) Periurethral Prosthetic System for Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence with or without Hypermobility.
September 2002- July 2005. Sub-investigator.

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-finding Study to
Evaluate the Effects of a Partial Alpha1A/1L-Adrenoceptor Antagonist,
Ro115-1240, in Women with Stress Urinary Incontinence or Mixed Urinary Incontinence.
February 2002 – February 2004. Sub-investigator.

Open-Label Extension for Treatment of Incontinent Patients Who Have Completed the Ro115-1240 Study.
August 2002 – June 2004. Sub-investigator.

A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Study of the Effect of Premarin Vaginal Cream and Low-Dose Premarin/MPA on Dyspareunia, Atrophic Vaginitis, Sexual Function, Quality of Life, and Genital Blood Flow
April 2001 – September 2003. Sub-investigator.

Phase III, Multinational, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-group, Placebo-Controlled Study To Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Testosterone (300 mg/day) for 24 Weeks and Safety for a further 28 weeks in Naturally Menopausal Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder on Concurrent Oral Hormone Replacement Therapy. March 2002 – July 2005. Sub-investigator.

Prospective, Non-Randomized Pilot Study to Evaluate Polymer Technologies, Inc.’s Polymer 47K Urethral Bulking Agent Implant to Treat Stress Urinary Incontinence.
June 2000 – July 2005. Sub-investigator.

Effects of estrogen on Protein Synthesis in Arteries. Women’s Health Initiative Study. Research Division, AHA, University of Vermont.
1992-93. Student investigator

 

CHARITABLE WORK:

 

Access Now: providing free care to eligible Richmond patients through Richmond Academy of Medicine

Ran surgical mission trip to Trujillo, Peru through Bon Secours
Clinica Madre de Christo
October, 2017

 

LEGAL WORK:

 

Expert legal consultant for Boston Scientific Mesh Litigation

Expert legal consultant for C.R Bard Mesh Litigation

Expert legal consultant for Johnson & Johnson Mesh Litigation

Expert legal consultant for American Medical Systems Mesh Litigation

Expert numerous individual cases:
Fistula
Hysterectomy
Mesh complications
Ureteral injury
Pain

Developed IFU for Caldera Medical Sling Systems

Co-developer IFU Miniarc Sling System, AMS