15 Results forFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons near Saint Louis Park, MN
Learn more about Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons
Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, or FPM-RS is a subspecialty of both urology and obstetrics and gynecology. Urogynecology is another name for it. A female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon diagnoses and treats pelvic floor disorders, including uterine prolapse, bladder prolapse and incontinence—loss of bowel or bladder control. The pelvic floor includes the muscles and tissues that control and support the rectum, uterus, vagina and bladder.
Female pelvic medicine surgeons use medications, surgery, and nonsurgical therapies to treat pelvic floor disorders.
A female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about disorders of a woman’s pelvic organs and pelvic floor, which are the muscles and tissues that control and support the rectum, uterus, vagina and bladder
- Performs physical exams with particular attention to the health of the pelvic organs and pelvic floor
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests
- Diagnoses and treats pelvic prolapse and other pelvic organ and pelvic floor conditions
- Performs surgeries and prescribes medications, exercises, physical therapy, and other therapies
- Provides direct care in the office and in the hospital
- Works closely with your primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care
A female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon may also be known as a urogynecologist. If you are experiencing incontinence or other symptoms that might be related to a pelvic floor disorder, set up an appointment with an experienced urogynecologist today. Both urologists and gynecologists can pursue subspecialty training, a specialist who performs female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery may also be known simply as a urologist or a gynecologist—ask about their experience and outcomes performing female pelvic organ surgery.
There are 15 specialists practicing Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery in Saint Louis Park, MN with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Saint Louis Park, MN with affiliated Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery specialists, including M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank, Abbott Northwestern Hospital and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.
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Dr. Emily Myer, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery2635 University Ave W Ste 160Saint Paul, MN 551147.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. David Waggonner, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery6500 EXCELSIOR BLVDMinneapolis, MN 554261.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery1021 Bandana Blvd E Ste 100Saint Paul, MN 551089.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Michael Valley, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery6465 Wayzata Blvd Ste 315Minneapolis, MN 554261.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Cynthia Fok, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery6363 France Ave S Ste 500Minneapolis, MN 554354.3 miles awayDr. Lioudmila Sitnikova, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery3366 Oakdale Ave NMinneapolis, MN 554224.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Rahel Nardos, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery606 24th Ave S Ste 300Minneapolis, MN 554545.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. John Fischer, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery6525 France Ave S Ste 100Edina, MN 554354.5 miles awayDr. Elizabeth Frankman, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery3800 Park Nicollet BlvdMinneapolis, MN 554161.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Annetta Madsen, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery1021 Bandana Blvd E Ste 100Saint Paul, MN 551089.5 miles awayDr. Eric English, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery14001 Ridgedale Dr Ste 200Hopkins, MN 553055.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jennifer Schmitt, DO
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery6500 EXCELSIOR BLVDMinneapolis, MN 554261.5 miles awayDr. Nissrine Nakib, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery420 Delaware St SEMinneapolis, MN 554555.6 miles awayLaura Garland, PA
Specialty: Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery6565 France Ave S Ste 200Edina, MN 554354.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ann Lavers, MD
Specialty: Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery1 Veterans DrMinneapolis, MN 554177.5 miles away