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MEET OUR TEAM If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here to view the online version. The Center for Pelvic Health at UI Health is committed to restoring the quality of life for women and men with pelvic floor disorders. These disorders are some of the most common, yet least discussed, problems, and many choose to ignore pain brought on by incontinence, constipation, or rectocele—all of which are treatable. Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in gyne- cology, urogynecology, colorectal and minimally invasive surgery, and physical therapy. We provide a comprehen- sive array of diagnostic methods to determine the cause of our patients pelvic health problems. Once a diagnosis is made, we offer a variety of treatment options tailored to their pelvic health needs. We provide care for a full range of conditions for pelvic health disorders, including • Gynecological Problems • Chronic Pelvic Pain • Urinary Problems • Rectal Problems • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Problems • Sexual Function • Surgical Complications For more information on the Center for Pelvic Health, visit hospital.uillinois.edu/pelvichealth or call 888.442.3101. PROGRAM SUMMARY UI Health CENTER FOR PELVIC HEALTH Dr. Ervin Kocjancic, is a world-renowned, board-certified expert in pelvic health, urinary incontinence, and reconstructive urology. He is an expert in complex reconstructive surgery of male and female pelvic area and performs minimally invasive surgical procedures as a treatment option as well as the most advanced techniques of neuromodulation of the sacral nerves. He serves on the editorial board of the International Urogyne- cology Journal and is chair of the Education Committee of the International Continence Society. Lawrence S. Ross Professor of Urology Director, Division of Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Urology Ervin Kocjancic, MD FELLOWSHIP University of Perugia Sava Perovic Foundation RESIDENCY University of Milan MEDICAL SCHOOL University of Trieste Dr. William Kobak is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and serves as Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Kobak specializes in the diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence and female pelvic floor disorders. He is fellowship trained and has advanced training in surgical approaches to the treatment of these disor- ders, and is skilled in minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Dr. Kobak is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogyne- cology). Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Associate Professor Clinical of Obstetrics and Gynecology William Kobak, MD FELLOWSHIP Advanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation RESIDENCY University of Southern California MEDICAL SCHOOL Indiana University Dr. Anders Mellgren is a world renowned expert in pelvic floor problems and has an extensive experience in treating patients with fecal incontinence and pelvic floor problems. Dr. Mellgren’s interests include pelvic floor disorders, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, innovative treatment options for fecal incontinence. Dr. Mellgren has an extensive list of scientific publications and he is a frequent lecturer at national and interna- tional scientific meetings. Professor of Surgery; Chief, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery Anders Mellgren, MD, PhD FELLOWSHIP University of Minnesota RESIDENCY Karolinska Institute MEDICAL SCHOOL Karolinska Institute Dr. Sondra L. Summers specializes in complex gynecological pathology, specifically in regards to causes of pelvic pain. She has treated hundreds of patients with CPP and will bring this expertise to the pelvic health center at UI Health. Dr. Summers has practiced general obstetrics and gynecology in the western suburbs of Chicago for over 25 years. She has become special- ized in complex gynecological complaints including women with chronic pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding problems, specializing in minimally invasive surgical methods such as robotic technology as a treatment option. Director, Division Academic Generalists, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology Sondra Summers, MD RESIDENCY Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes’ Medical Center MEDICAL SCHOOL Rush Medical School Dr. Johan Nordenstam is an expert colon and rectal surgeon and a specialist in the treatment of fecal incontinence and pelvic floor problems. Dr. Nordenstam’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery (transanal endoscopic microsurgery, robotic and laparoscopic surgery,) inflammatory bowel disease, frontier treatment options for fecal incontinence and rectal pro- lapse, colorectal cancer, surgical research, and teaching. Assistant Professor of Surgery Johan Nordenstam, MD, PhD FELLOWSHIP University of Minnesota RESIDENCY Karolinska Institute MEDICAL SCHOOL Karolinska Institute Julie has 27 years of experience as a physical therapist, specializing for the past 8 years in the area of pelvic floor Physi- cal Therapy. She have completed extensive coursework through The Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (Hermann and Wallace) and the APTA, including evaluation and treatment of male and female incontinence, muscle dysfunction, pelvic pain disor- ders, colorectal and coccygeal disorders, visceral assessment and mobilization, and perinatal pelvic pain. She has provided numerous educational presentations on pelvic floor topics, both to medical professionals and the general community. Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services Julie Polt, PT BACHELORS Rockhurst University Dr. Jessica Shepherd is fellowship trained in minimally inva- sive surgery, specializes in complex surgical cases, and sees patients who have fibroids, endometriosis, and enlarged uteri. She is an advocate for women and provides hysteroscopic and laparoscopic options for women to help them have positive out- comes and quicker recoveries. Her experience with pelvic pain and heavy uterine bleeding has allowed her to offer a minimally invasive approach to these gynecological issues. Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA MEDICAL SCHOOL Ross University RESIDENCY Obstetrics and Gynecology Drexel University- College of Medicine FELLOWSHIP University of Louisville Eve has 28 years of experience as a physical therapy, and over the last 10 years, the primary focus of her clinical practice has been in treating patients with pelvic floor disorders in the hos- pital outpatient and private practice setting. She has completed extensive coursework in evaluation and treatment techniques for women and men with pelvic floor dysfunction as well as serving as a lab assistant in the beginner level courses. During the past year, she completed her certification through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute as a certified pelvic practitioner. Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services Eve Baron, PT BACHELORS Washington University Heather has been the Incontinence and Pelvic Pain Physical therapy program coordinator at UI Health since 2011. Heather has been on various research, educational, and director boards for local, national, and international nonprofit organizations to help increase awareness, education, treatment, and resources for practitioners and patients. Heather has completed extensive coursework in both women’s and men’s pelvic issues and preg- nancy, and she has acquired advanced skills such as visceral mobilization, dry needling, and biofeedback including real time ultrasound. Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services Heather Moky, PT, DPT BACHELORS Gustavus Adolphus College MASTERS Shenandoah University DOCTORAL Shenandoah University
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If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here to view the online version.
The Center for Pelvic Health at UI Health is committed to restoring the quality of life for women and men with pelvic floor disorders. These disorders are some of the most common, yet least discussed, problems, and many choose to ignore pain brought on by incontinence, constipation, or rectocele—all of which are treatable.
Our multidisciplinary team includes specialists in gyne-cology, urogynecology, colorectal and minimally invasive surgery, and physical therapy. We provide a comprehen-sive array of diagnostic methods to determine the cause of our patients pelvic health problems. Once a diagnosis is made, we offer a variety of treatment options tailored to their pelvic health needs.
We provide care for a full range of conditions for pelvic health disorders, including• Gynecological Problems • Chronic Pelvic Pain • Urinary Problems • Rectal Problems • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Problems• Sexual Function• Surgical Complications
For more information on the Center for Pelvic Health, visit hospital.uillinois.edu/pelvichealth or call 888.442.3101.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
UI HealthCENTER FOR PELVIC HEALTH
Dr. Ervin Kocjancic, is a world-renowned, board-certified expert in pelvic health, urinary incontinence, and reconstructive urology. He is an expert in complex reconstructive surgery of male and female pelvic area and performs minimally invasive surgical procedures as a treatment option as well as the most advanced techniques of neuromodulation of the sacral nerves. He serves on the editorial board of the International Urogyne-cology Journal and is chair of the Education Committee of the International Continence Society.
Lawrence S. Ross Professor of Urology Director, Division of Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Urology
Ervin Kocjancic, MD FELLOWSHIPUniversity of PerugiaSava Perovic Foundation
RESIDENCYUniversity of Milan
MEDICAL SCHOOLUniversity of Trieste
Dr. William Kobak is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and serves as Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Kobak specializes in the diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence and female pelvic floor disorders. He is fellowship trained and has advanced training in surgical approaches to the treatment of these disor-ders, and is skilled in minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Dr. Kobak is Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogyne-cology).
Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Associate Professor Clinical of Obstetrics and Gynecology
William Kobak, MD FELLOWSHIPAdvanced Pelvic Surgery and Urogynecology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
RESIDENCYUniversity of Southern California MEDICAL SCHOOLIndiana University
Dr. Anders Mellgren is a world renowned expert in pelvic floor problems and has an extensive experience in treating patients with fecal incontinence and pelvic floor problems. Dr. Mellgren’s interests include pelvic floor disorders, colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, innovative treatment options for fecal incontinence. Dr. Mellgren has an extensive list of scientific publications and he is a frequent lecturer at national and interna-tional scientific meetings.
Professor of Surgery; Chief, Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery
Anders Mellgren, MD, PhD FELLOWSHIPUniversity of Minnesota
RESIDENCYKarolinska Institute
MEDICAL SCHOOLKarolinska Institute
Dr. Sondra L. Summers specializes in complex gynecological pathology, specifically in regards to causes of pelvic pain. She has treated hundreds of patients with CPP and will bring this expertise to the pelvic health center at UI Health. Dr. Summers has practiced general obstetrics and gynecology in the western suburbs of Chicago for over 25 years. She has become special-ized in complex gynecological complaints including women with chronic pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding problems, specializing in minimally invasive surgical methods such as robotic technology as a treatment option.
Director, Division Academic Generalists, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sondra Summers, MD RESIDENCYRush Presbyterian St. Lukes’ Medical Center
MEDICAL SCHOOLRush Medical School
Dr. Johan Nordenstam is an expert colon and rectal surgeon and a specialist in the treatment of fecal incontinence and pelvic floor problems. Dr. Nordenstam’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery (transanal endoscopic microsurgery, robotic and laparoscopic surgery,) inflammatory bowel disease, frontier treatment options for fecal incontinence and rectal pro-lapse, colorectal cancer, surgical research, and teaching.
Assistant Professor of SurgeryJohan Nordenstam, MD, PhD FELLOWSHIP
University of Minnesota
RESIDENCYKarolinska Institute
MEDICAL SCHOOLKarolinska Institute
Julie has 27 years of experience as a physical therapist, specializing for the past 8 years in the area of pelvic floor Physi-cal Therapy. She have completed extensive coursework through The Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (Hermann and Wallace) and the APTA, including evaluation and treatment of male and female incontinence, muscle dysfunction, pelvic pain disor-ders, colorectal and coccygeal disorders, visceral assessment and mobilization, and perinatal pelvic pain. She has provided numerous educational presentations on pelvic floor topics, both to medical professionals and the general community.
Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services Julie Polt, PT BACHELORS
Rockhurst University
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is fellowship trained in minimally inva-sive surgery, specializes in complex surgical cases, and sees patients who have fibroids, endometriosis, and enlarged uteri. She is an advocate for women and provides hysteroscopic and laparoscopic options for women to help them have positive out-comes and quicker recoveries. Her experience with pelvic pain and heavy uterine bleeding has allowed her to offer a minimally invasive approach to these gynecological issues.
Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA MEDICAL SCHOOL Ross University
RESIDENCYObstetrics and Gynecology Drexel University- College of Medicine
FELLOWSHIPUniversity of Louisville
Eve has 28 years of experience as a physical therapy, and over the last 10 years, the primary focus of her clinical practice has been in treating patients with pelvic floor disorders in the hos-pital outpatient and private practice setting. She has completed extensive coursework in evaluation and treatment techniques for women and men with pelvic floor dysfunction as well as serving as a lab assistant in the beginner level courses. During the past year, she completed her certification through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Institute as a certified pelvic practitioner.
Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services Eve Baron, PT BACHELORS
Washington University
Heather has been the Incontinence and Pelvic Pain Physical therapy program coordinator at UI Health since 2011. Heather has been on various research, educational, and director boards for local, national, and international nonprofit organizations to help increase awareness, education, treatment, and resources for practitioners and patients. Heather has completed extensive coursework in both women’s and men’s pelvic issues and preg-nancy, and she has acquired advanced skills such as visceral mobilization, dry needling, and biofeedback including real time ultrasound.
Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Services Heather Moky, PT, DPT BACHELORS
Gustavus Adolphus College
MASTERSShenandoah University
DOCTORALShenandoah University
