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.

The Johns Hopkins Standard of Care

At Johns Hopkins, our patients receive the highest level of care. Our experts receive additional training and undergo examinations to stay knowledgeable of the latest standards and innovation in gynecology and obstetrics. When you receive care at Johns Hopkins, you are in the hands of board-certified health care leaders who are recognized by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology for their exceptional training.

Urogynecology Experts

Chi Chiung Grace Chen, M.D., M.H.S.

Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Fistulas, Interstitial Cystitis, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Stress Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urogynecology, Uterine Prolapse

 

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
Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Cystocele, Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Rectocele, Urinary Incontinence, Urogynecology, Uterine Prolapse

 

Danielle Patterson, M.D., S.M.

Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Cystocele, Fistulas, Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Stress Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urogynecology

 

Multidisciplinary Care Team

Marisa Meyer Clifton, M.D.

Director, Women’s Health, Brady Urological Institute
Director, Urology Residency Program
Director, Urology Robotic Education
Associate Professor (PAR) of Urology

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Bladder Stones, Kidney Stones, Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pelvic Reconstruction, Urethral Diverticulum, Urethral Fistulas, Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Urogynecology, Urology

 

Alodia Gabre-Kidan, M.D., M.P.H.

Director, Surgery Clerkship
Assistant Professor of Surgery

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Anal Cancer, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Surgery, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoid Surgery, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Problem, Ulcerative Colitis

 

Susan L Gearhart, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Professor of Oncology

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Colon Cancer, Colon Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Disease, Colorectal Surgery, Constipation, Defecatory Dysfunction, Fecal Incontinence, Hereditary Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Obstructed Defecation Syndrome (ODS), Oncology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Rectal Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, Slow Transit Constipation, Surgery, Surgical Oncology

 

Edward James Wright, III, M.D.

Director, Division of Reconstructive and Neurological Urology
Chief of Urology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Urology

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Incontinence, Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Urogynecology, Urology

 

Staff at the Women's Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery

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.

Meet the team