The expert team at the Women’s Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery are leaders in the field of pelvic disorders. We include:
- Board-certified urogynecologists with advanced training in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
- Experienced nurse practitioners who specialize in women’s health
- A resourceful, compassionate patient navigator
Together, we collaborate with experts across Johns Hopkins, including urologists, colorectal surgeons and physical therapists, to provide comprehensive care.
We understand that your condition may be embarrassing and disabling. We strive to provide compassionate and personalized care that improves your quality of life.
Urogynecology Experts
Chi Chiung Grace Chen, M.D., M.H.S.
Victoria Lynn Handa, M.D., M.H.S.
Director, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Director, Women’s Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery
Danielle Patterson, M.D., S.M.
Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Multidisciplinary Care Team
Marisa Meyer Clifton, M.D.
Director, Women’s Health, Brady Urological Institute
Director, Urology Residency Program
Director, Urology Robotic Education
Alodia Gabre-Kidan, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, Surgery Clerkship
Susan L Gearhart, M.D.
Associate Professor of Oncology
Ellen Meredith Stein, M.D.
Edward James Wright, M.D. III
Director, Division of Reconstructive and Neurological Urology
Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Staff at the Women's Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery
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Cathy Wehner, M.S., C.R.N.P.
Cathy Wehner is a women’s health nurse practitioner who specializes in treating women with pelvic floor disorders and other needs during perimenopause/menopause. Ms. Wehner is also the preceptor for nurse practitioner students pursuing women’s health.
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Melindia Mann, M.S., C.N.M., W.H.N.P.-B.C.
Melindia Mann is a certified nurse-midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner. She provides compassionate gynecologic care to women across the lifespan and has a strong interest in providing patient care and education in contraceptive management and adolescent health.
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Jackie Jenkins, Patient Navigator
Jackie Jenkins is our patient navigator and can help you plan for your visit to the center. She will help you find a specialist, obtain medical records, coordinate appointments and make travel arrangements.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
We work collaboratively with physical therapists who are specially trained to evaluate and treat different types of pelvic floor dysfunction. They offer personalized, one-on-one physical therapy sessions tailored to your symptoms and health goals.