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.

Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

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

 

Victoria Lynn Handa, M.D., M.H.S.

Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Director, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Director, Women’s Center for Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Assistant Professor of Surgery
Director, Surgery Clerkship

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 and Rectal Surgery, 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

 

Ellen Meredith Stein, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine

Expertise, Disease and Conditions: Achalasia, Barrett's Esophagus, Belching, Chest Pain, Clinical Gastroenterology, Colon Polyps, Constipation, Digestive Disorders, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroenterology, Gastroparesis, Heartburn, Hiccups, Hoarseness, Indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Nausea, Neurogastroenterology, Rectal Problem, Reflux and Burning, Stomach Ulcer, Swallowing Disorders, Vomiting

 

Edward James Wright, M.D. III

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Meet the team