Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Expert Witness

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

2015-Present
BOARD CERTIFICATION IN FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

1999-Present
BOARD CERTIFIED IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

1993-1997
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut

1989-1993
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Doctor of Medicine
Norfolk, Virginia
Honors:
Alpha Omega Alpha

1983-1987
HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Hampden-Sydney, Virginia
Honors:
Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude,
Distinction in Biochemistry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2009-Present
PREMIER WOMEN’S HEALTH
North Baldwin Infirmary
Bay Minette, Alabama
Established and developed Urogynecology/Minimally-invasive Pelvic Surgery Practice

2002-2009
REGIONAL WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE
Monroe County Hospital
Monroeville, Alabama
Established and developed Urogynecology/Minimally-invasive Pelvic Surgery Practice

1997-2002
THE SHAW CENTER FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
Camilla, Georgia
Pioneered and developed an Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice for an Underserved Healthcare Area in Rural Georgia

GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY TRAINING, CONSULTING, AND CONTINUED MEDICAL EDUCATION:

2018
Speaker for Duchesnay Pharmaceuticals

2017
Speaker for AMAG Pharmaceuticals

2017
Speaker/Instructor: Boston Scientific Lab on Apical Vaginal Vault Suspension and Pubovaginal Slings, Boston, MA

2017
Sacral Neurostimulation Pelvic Health Collaborative Participant

2017
Hysterectomy Essentials: Skills for Open, Vaginal, Laparoscopic and Robotic Approaches

2016
21st Update in Gynecologic Urology

2016
Speaker/Instructor: Innovations in Apical Vaginal Vault Suspension and Single Incision Suburethral Slings, Sacred Heart Hospital Residency Rounds, Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, FL

2016
Sacral Neurostimulation Pelvic Health Collaborative Participant

2016-Present
Consultant for Boston Scientific Female Pelvic Health products

2015
Board Certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

2015
Sacred Heart Hospital Grand Rounds Speaker: Managing Patients with Stress Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, FL

2013
Speaker/Instructor-Cadaver Lab: Surgical Techniques for Incontinence, Cystocele and Rectocele Repair

2013
AMS Incontinence and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Product Development Innovation Summit

2009-Present
Preceptor for American Medical Systems Elevate Posterior and Elevate Anterior Prolapse Repair Systems

2007-Present
Preceptor for American Medical Systems Miniarc Single-Incision Sling System

2004- Present
Preceptor for American Medical Systems Monarc/Bioarc Sling System

2002-Present
Preceptor for American Medical Systems SPARC Sling System

2011
Advanced Pelvic Floor Surgery

2010-Present
ABOG and FPMRS Recertification and Continued Medical Education

2010
14th Update in Gynecologic Urology

2009
Speaker/Instructor-Cadaver Lab: Surgical Techniques for Incontinence and Cystocele Repair, USA Medical School, Mobile, AL

2008
Speaker/Instructor-Cadaver Lab: Surgical Techniques for Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Birmingham, AL

2007
ABOG Recertification and Continued Medical Education

2007
11th Update in Gynecologic Urology

2006

Speaker/Instructor-Cadaver Lab: Surgical Techniques for Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, USA Medical School, Mobile, AL
2005
Surgical Advances in Female Pelvic Reconstruction and Incontinence

2005
Urinary Incontinence and Advanced Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

2005
New Techniques in Pelvic Floor Reconstruction

2004
Special Problems for the Advanced Gynecologic Surgeon

2003
7th Update in Gynecologic Urology

2003
Advanced Operative Hysteroscopy

2002
Advanced Training in Retropubic Slings

2001
Comprehensive Advanced Gynecologic Surgery

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

2014-PRESENT
ALABAMA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
Clinical Professor

HOSPITAL SERVICE/LEADERSHIP:

Chief of Staff, North Baldwin Infirmary Medical Staff, 2017- Present
North Baldwin Infirmary
Bay Minette, Alabama

Vice President/Treasurer, North Baldwin Infirmary Medical Staff, 2015-2017
North Baldwin Infirmary
Bay Minette, Alabama

Medical Advisor to Infection Control Committee, 2015-present
North Baldwin Infirmary
Bay Minette, Alabama

Medical Advisor to Surgical Review Committee, 2009-2011
North Baldwin Infirmary
Bay Minette, Alabama

Chief of Staff, Monroe County Hospital, 2006-2007
Monroe County Hospital
Monroeville, Alabama

Secretary/Treasurer, Medical Executive Committee, 2005-2006
Monroe County Hospital
Monroeville, Alabama

Medical Advisor to Case Management, 2004-2005
Monroe County Hospital
Monroeville, Alabama

Chief of Staff, Mitchell County Hospital, 2000-2001
Mitchell County Hospital
Camilla, Georgia

Chairman, Department of Surgery, Mitchell County Hospital 1998-2000
Mitchell County Hospital
Camilla, Georgia

LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION:

• Licensed in Alabama
• Diplomate of American Board of Medical Examiners
• Diplomate of American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Subspecialty Board Certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery