Portrait of Dobie L. Giles
Dobie L. Giles, MD, MS, MBA, FACOG
Associate Professor (CHS)
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Office Address

Meriter Hospital
E2-EX07
202 S. Park (Meriter)
Madison, WI, 53715

Clinic Address

Advanced Pelvic Surgery Clinic
202 South Park St
Madison, WI, 53715
Phone: 608-263-6240

Administrative Assistant

B.S. Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro,TN
M.S. Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro,TN
M.D. University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN
Residency Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Fellowship Mayo Clinic, Phoenix,AZ
M.B.A. University of Wisconsin –Madison, Madison, WI

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Vice Chair of Finance

Karl A. Rudat Award for Excellent Surgical Teaching at the Senior Resident Level, University of Wisconsin-Madison (June 2020) 

Dolores A. Buchler Award for Excellence in Instruction at the Senior Resident Level,
University of Wisconsin-Madison (July 2017)

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 

American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) 

Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) 

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

Research and leadership at 2024 AUGS PFD Week Conference

Members of the Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery brought research and presentations to the 2024 AUGS PFD Week Conference in Washington, DC October 22-25,2024! A few of their exciting accomplishments:

Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH, assistant professor in the division, presented Exploring Early Career Surgeons' Views on Support and Mentorship during a Rapid Fire Oral Session. He also presented on the Careers in Urogynecology panel.

Christine Heisler, MD, MS, associate professor and division director, gave multiple presentations: 

  • Impact of Workplace Microaggressions on Surgeon Career Status and Trajectory 
  • Reporting Mechanisms for Workplace Microaggressions Against Surgeons

She was also co-author of a Rapid Fire Oral Session presentation Pharmacologic Thromboprophylaxis Linked to Complications in Prolapse Patients

Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the division, moderated the General Session. 

Caroline Cox, MD, assistant professor in the division, moderated the Concurrent Session Postpartum/Pregnancy & OASIS. She was also co-author on the presentation Gender-Affirming Testosterone Treatment and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, which was presented during the general session. 

Kristina Warner, MD, the first graduate from our URPS fellowship, gave the Rapid Fire Oral Session presentation The Rural-Urban Divide and Urogynecologic Healthcare Disparities. Her presentation was co-authored by Kelley Stewart, Gabrielle Avery, Caroline Cox, Ushma Patel, Dobie Giles, Christine Heisler, and Jon Pennycuff.

Congratulations, all! 

Department of Ob-Gyn at the AAGL 2024 53rd Global Congress on MIGS

The AAGL hosted the 53rd Global Congress on MIGS in New Orleans November 16-19, 2024. Members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology participated in several aspects of the event!

Olga Fajardo, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, was a member of the event’s Program Committee.

Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, was a co-presenter of the AAGL Med Talk Strong Work: How a Work-Related Injury Made Me Whole.

Bala Bhagavath, MD, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, moderated the Laparoscopy Video Session. He also co-authored Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Following Intrauterine Adhesiolysis - A Systematic Review, which was presented during an oral session on Hysteroscopy.

Incredible work, all!

Department of Ob-Gyn leadership, awards, research and more at 2024 SGS Annual Meeting

Members of the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery had an exciting array of leadership roles, research, and presentations at the 2024 Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) Annual Meeting! The meeting was held March 24-27, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.  

Professor Dobie Giles, MD, MBA, received the SGS Distinguished Service Award. The SGS Distinguished Serve Award is presented annually to an SGS member in good standing who has provided important contributions to the Society. The selection is made by the Board of Directors and is based on scientific leadership, organizational or society service, and contributions to SGS, gynecologic surgery and/or surgical patient care.  

Assistant Professor Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH, moderated the SGS Fellows/Young Attending Course "Keys to a Successful Surgical Career." Pennycuff gave the presentation “I’m Here, Now What? How to Market and Grow Your Surgical Practice” during the course. 

Assistant Professor Caroline Cox, MD, provided the Pelvic Anatomy Group (PAG) Digital Library Update. Cox was recently selected to lead the PAG Digital Library Group.  

Associate Professor Christine Heisler, MD, MS, gave the oral presentation Workplace Microaggressions: Results of a Survey of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Members.”  

Posters: 

Validation of ICIQ-LUTS Questionnaire in the Transmasculine Population. Kreines F, Cox CHarvie H, Arya L, Andy U.  

Risk Factors for Postpartum Urinary Retention: A Case-Control Study.Warner KJ, Avery GMBattula S, Esparza A, Pinto A, Heisler CA.  

Perioperative Care Pathway for Vulvar Reconstruction: A Case Series. Stewart K, Seibert G, Heisler CA.  

The Economic Impact of Unused Suture at a Community Hospital. Pennycuff JF, Zinter A, Barman S, Price T, Gill T, Heisler CA.  

Correlation of CT Derived Biomarkers of Presacral Adiposity with Body Mass Index. Pennycuff JF,Jaber D, Toia G, Pickhardt P.  

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Transmasculine Individuals: Prevalence and Association with Anxiety and Depression. Kreines F, Cox CHarvie H, Arya L, Andy U. 

Congratulations to all who attended, received awards, presented research, and more! 

Giles promoted to Professor (CHS)

Congratulations to Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, of the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery! The School of Medicine and Public Health CHS Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee endorsed the Department of Ob-Gyn’s recommendation that Giles be promoted to the rank of Professor (CHS), effective June 30, 2024.

Giles joined our department in 2013. He became Director of the Division of FPMRS shortly thereafter. In addition to his clinical leadership, Giles served as Vice Chair of Finance from 2017-2023, leading the department’s finances through many challenging transitions with honesty and integrity. In recent months, he has refocused his efforts on clinical and scholarly work in the Division of FPMRS and expanding his responsibilities in undergraduate medical education.

Congratulations on this well-deserved accomplishment, Dr. Giles!

Division of FPMRS at 2023 AUGS annual meeting

Members of the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery brought research and leadership to the PFD Week 2023 meeting in Portland, OR in early October: 

Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the Division of FPMRS, moderated a general session during the conference. 

Poster: Development of a Multidisciplinary Curriculum for Urogynecology and Colorectal Surgery Fellows – co-authors: Ushma Patel, Stephen Ranney, Ray King, Christine Heisler 

Congratulations, all!  

UW Ob-Gyn brings presentations to Association of Managers of Gynecology and Obstetrics conference

The Association of Managers of Gynecology and Obstetrics (AMGO) hosted their 47th Annual Conference in Hilton Head, South Carolina September 24-27, 2023. The UW Department of Ob-Gyn was well represented at the event. A few of our department’s accomplishments:

Kara Mulligan, MHA, MBA, FACHE, UW Ob-Gyn chief administrative officer, is president of AMGO and led the conference.

Dobie Giles, MD, professor in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) gave the presentation “Surviving Hurricane Katrina” on Monday, September 25.

Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH, assistant professor in the Division of FPMRS, gave the presentation “Idea to Implementation: How a New Service is Born” on September 25.

Ellen Hartenbach, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Ob-Gyn, gave the presentation “Building a Clinical Trial Program” on September 25.

Heidi Janzen, MBA, research program director; David Kushner, MD, professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology; and Manish Patankar, PhD, professor and director of the Division of Reproductive Sciences; gave the presentation “Building a Research Program” on September 26.

Incredible work, all!

Mojdehbahksh gives oral presentation at SGS conference

Congratulations to UW Ob-Gyn resident Rachel Mojdehbakhsh, MD, PGY-3, who gave an oral presentation at the 2022 Society of Gynecologic Surgeons annual meeting in San Antonio, TX!

Mojdehbakhsh presented “Efficacy and Safety of a Restrictive Blood Transfusion Protocol in Gynecologic Surgery Patients”, a project that was mentored by Ahmed Al-Niaimi, MD, of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Gynecologic Oncology. FPMRS Division Director Dobie Giles, MD was moderator of the session where Mojdehbakhsh presented.

Incredible work, Dr. Mojdehbakhsh!

Barroilhet, Giles, Iruretagoyena in Texas as Board Examiners

Three UW Ob-Gyn faculty served as ABOG subspecialty board examiners in Texas this year!

Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Lisa Barroilhet, MD, MS, associate professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, and Igor Iruretagoyena, MD, MS, professor and director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, each served as a board examiner for their respective subspecialties.

It's an exciting department accomplishment to have three faculty serve as subspecialty board examiners. Thank you all for your work supporting the next generation of FPMRS, Gynecologic Oncology, and MFM physicians!  

Giles to step down as Vice Chair of Finance

Later this year, the UW Ob-Gyn Finance Committee will undergo a leadership change: Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, associate professor in the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, will step down as Vice Chair of Finance. Igor Iruretagoyena, MD, MS, professor and director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, will become the new Vice Chair of Finance, effective July 1, 2023. Please help us thank Dr. Giles for his many years of exemplary service as Vice Chair of Finance! 

Dr. Giles has served as Vice Chair of Finance since October 2017, leading the department’s finances through many challenging transitions with honesty and integrity. He was an invaluable part of the UW Health Physician Compensation Plan process, including chairing the UW Health Physician Compensation Plan Clinical Guidelines Committee and serving on the Physician Compensation Plan Guidelines Steering Committee and the Compensation Planning Guidelines COVID-19 Steering Team that helped our institution navigate early challenges of the pandemic. 

He has worked tirelessly over the last few years to lay the groundwork for a new Department of Ob-Gyn physician compensation plan and helped many of us understand and interact with a complex system of compensation. Dr. Giles earned his MBA in 2020 and shared that expertise for the good of the department. He will use his newfound time after stepping down from this role to refocus his efforts on clinical and scholarly work in the Division of FPMRS and expand his responsibilities in undergraduate medical education. 

Sincere thanks to Dr. Giles! 

UW Ob-Gyn expertise highlighted at AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting

The UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery was incredibly productive at the combined American Urogynecologic Society/International Urogynecologic Association (AUGS/IUGA) meeting in Austin, Texas June 14-18, 2022! This scientific meeting of the two organizations takes place every five years.  

Learn about the research, presentations, and leadership roles members of the UW Ob-Gyn Division of FPMRS brought to the meeting:

Oral Presentations

“A pilot study of home-based pelvic muscle training for vaginal symptoms among survivors of breast cancer”.  Pennycuff J, Pulliam S, McKinney J, Iglesia C.

“The variation of chargemaster price listings for urogynecologic procedures”.  Kadesh A, Baban S, Chaudhary R, Lui A, Shi J, Ahluwalia J, Giles D, Petersen D, Grimes C.

“Urinary incontinence prevalence and care-seeking in a predominately Black/African-American sample of community-dwelling women”.  Warner K, Schultz A, Barnet J, Brown H.

“BP Connect: referring urogynecology patients with high blood pressure for primary care follow-up”.  Brown H, Williams M, Ramly E, Messina M, Hanlon B, Carlson A, Bartels C.

Poster

“A comparison of vaginal pH using prasterone, estradiol cream or non-hormonal vaginal moisturizer for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (VPHRESH).  Melvin E, Zhuo R, Boudreaux A, Locci-Molina N, Lefbom L, Pennycuff J, Dieter A, Iglesia C.

Altmetric Award winner

presented by the editor of the journal Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery for “Updated Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Women: 2015-2018 National Population-Based Survey Data”.  April 2022 ; Vol 28:Issue 4 – P 181-187.  Patel U, Godecker A, Giles D, Brown H.

Meet the Expert Roundtable Session

“Pelvic health and sexual wellbeing in cancer survivorship” Dr. Jon Pennycuff

FPMRS Fellowship Directors Meeting

Dr. Jon Pennycuff (Associate PD)

Session Moderators

Dr. Heidi Brown – Abstract Session – Anorectal Dysfunction and Fistula

Dr. Dobie Giles – Abstract Session – Urinary Incontinence: Treatment

AUGS Board of Directors

Dr. Heidi Brown – Director and Pelvic Floor Disorders Research (PFDR) Foundation Vice Chair

Dr. Dobie Giles – Treasurer and Executive Committee

In addition, the UW Ob-Gyn FPMRS team reconnected with two UW Ob-Gyn residency alumni who are now FPMRS attendings: Caroline Cox, MD (who moderated a scientific salon at the conference) is an assistant professor at Penn Medicine; Hayley Barnes, MD (who authored an abstract presented at the meeting) is an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati!

Division of FPMRS brings presentations to AUGS/IUGA 2022 conference

Faculty and fellows in the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery will bring research and presentations to the American Urogynecologic Society and International Urogynecological Association 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting in Austin, TX, June 15-16! Read more about some of the exciting developments they will share at the meeting:

Oral abstract: A Pilot Study of Home-Based Pelvic Muscle Training for Vaginal Symptoms Among Survivors of Breast Cancer (Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH, presenter)

Oral abstract: The Variation of Chargemaster Price Listings for Urogynecologic Procedures (Dobie Giles, MD, co-author)

Oral abstract: BP Connect: Referring Urogynecology Patients with High Blood Pressure for Primary Care Follow-up (Heidi Brown, MD, MAS, presenter; Makeba Williams, MD, co-author)

Oral abstract: Urinary Incontinence Prevalence and Care-seeking in a Predominantly Black / African-American Sample of Community-dwelling Women (Kristina Warner, MD, presenter)

Abstract: A Comparison of Vaginal pH using Prasterone, Estradiol Cream or Non-hormonal Vaginal Moisturizer for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (VpHresh) (Jon Pennycuff, MD, MSPH, co-author)

Abstract: Surgeon Counseling Regarding Return to Sexual Activity After Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (Christine Heisler, MD, co-author)

While at the meeting, the FPMRS team will also compete in the AUGS/IUGA Foundations' Fun Walk/Run & Cornhole Tournament for Pelvic Floor Disorders. Learn more about how you can support the Wisconsin Honey Badgers in the cornhole tournament!

Patel, Brown, Giles publish in FPMRS journal

A new study published in the journal Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery provides updated estimates for how many women in the U.S. experience or are at risk for urinary incontinence.

Updated Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Women”, by Division of FPMRS faculty Heidi Brown, MD, Dobie Giles, MD, and resident and soon-to-be FPMRS fellow Ushma Patel, MD, PGY-4 found that more than 60% of adult women in the U.S. experience urinary incontinence, a big increase over past estimates. The study analyzed data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

“More than 60% of community-dwelling adult women in the United States experience any UI and an increase from prior estimates (38%–49%) using NHANES data from 1999 to 2004; more than 20% experience moderate or more severe UI. Increases in UI prevalence may be related to population aging and increasing obesity prevalence.”

Read the whole article here!

Division of FPMRS brings research and leadership to AUGS annual meeting

Huge congratulations to the UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as fantastic UW Ob-Gyn residents and UW undergrads, who brought presentations and research to the PFD Week 2021 Annual Meeting, hosted by the American Urogynecologic Society!

In addition to the presentations, UW was mentioned twice in the President’s Address: research by Christine Heisler, MD, MS in the area of pay gaps between genders in the field of medicine got the first shout-out. The Mind Over Matter community dissemination project, led by Heidi Brown, MD, MAS, was also highlighted!

Several members of the team were able to attend the hybrid meeting, which required proof of vaccination as well as masks in meeting areas. Here is a summary of the presentations/posters from our faculty, fellows, residents and undergrads:

Short oral: 

U Patel, A Godecker, D Giles and H Brown. Updating the Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women Using 2015-2018 Data from a National Population-Based Survey.

B Mumm, J Barnet, T LeCaire, K Malecki, M Wise, D Newman, and H Brown. Who are we leaving high and not dry? Reach of Bladder Health Promotion via Email. 

G Halder, R Rogers, A White, H Brown, L Caldwell, and M Constantine. Measuring Preparedness for Surgery Validation of a Novel Surgical Preparedness Survey.

S Baban, C Grimes, A Kadesh, J Shi, J Ahluwalia, A Lui, D Giles, A Amin, M White, G Daly, S Reddy, A Block, and R Chaudhan. Variation of Chargemaster Price Listings for Sling Procedures Across Five States.

Scientific Salon:

J Pennycuff, M Pauliukonis, M Yasukawa, A Shimada, and T Parker. The Role of Breast Cancer Treatment in Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Sexual Dysfunction in Breast Cancer Survivors.

J Pennycuff, J Orzel, and L Richter. Surgical Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors Undergoing Prolapse and Anti-Incontinence Surgery.  

Poster:

G Avery, M Moureau, M Piper, N Werner, and H BrownReach and Teach: Pilot-Testing a Continence Self-Management Website.

Moderator:

H Brown Scientific Salon I – Functional Anatomy of the Pelvic Floor

Congratulations to all on this incredible showing!

Brown and Giles elected to AUGS Board of Directors

Our sincere congratulations to two members of our Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Heidi Brown, MD, MAS and Division Director Dobie Giles, MD have both been elected to the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) Board of Directors. It is a tremendous honor to have two board members selected from the same institution!

Giles was elected to serve as Treasurer, and appointed to the AUGS Executive Committee.

In addition to her election to the AUGS Board of Directors, Brown was also appointed Vice Chair of the PFD Research Foundation, the official research foundation of AUGS.

Brown and Giles will join the AUGS Board of Directors in October during the annual PFDWeek conference.

This is an incredibly exciting accomplishment – congratulations Dr. Brown and Dr. Giles!

FPMRS Division brings posters, presentations to virtual AUGS meeting

The UW Ob-Gyn Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery shared research and new developments at the annual American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) Meeting October 8-10, 2020! Since the meeting was held virtually (instead of in Vancouver), attendees joined from the wonderful offices within Meriter Hospital.  

Our group presented three oral presentations and two posters.  Heidi Brown, MD and Division Director Dobie Giles, MD also served as moderators for two sessions.

Oral Presentations:

Updating the prevalence of urinary incontinence in adult women using 2015-2016 data from a national population-based survey

U. J. Patel, A. L. Godecker, D. L. Giles, H.W. Brown. 

A randomized control trial evaluating preoperative telephone calls on surgical preparedness in urogynecology

G. E. Halder, A. B. White, H.W. Brown, L. Caldwell, D. L.Giles, C. A. Heisler, D. Bilagi, R. G. Rogers

Is it worth the cost? A cost benefit analysis of postoperative post-void residual bladder scan thresholds

S. M. Jansen, A.Woll, S. E. Swift, C. A. Heisler

Posters:

Is fecal incontinence (FI) associated with urinary tract infection (UTI)?

S. M. Jansen, K. Pellino, H.W.Brown, Q.Zhao, C.A.Heisler

How well does post-void residual by subtraction correlate with objective urinary retention in the postoperative setting?

S. M. Jansen, A.Woll, H.W. Brown, S. E. Swift, Q. Zhao, C.A.Heisler

Congratulations to all  who presented and attended – amazing work!

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