Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Physicians in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery provide a broad range of basic and specialized medical and surgical services, ranging from primary gynecologic health care - health maintenance examinations, diagnosis and treatment of minor disorders of the female reproductive system - to treating malignancies of the female genital tract.

The health problems unique to women often require the services of specialists. Our specialists in benign gynecology are dedicated to helping women achieve optimal urogynecologic health.

A major emphasis of or division is the provision of gynecologic services for females of all ages. We offer all patients first rate, high quality consultative services and we welcome the challenges of complex gynecological problems.

Our benign gynecology division is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. In addition, our faculty physicians perform numerous complicated laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures on a daily basis.

Welcome Integrated Specialty Care for Women Medical Director Babak Vakili, MD!

Babak Vakili, MD, joined the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and UW Health as the first Medical Director of the Integrated Specialty Care for Women (ISCW) program in April 2025. Dr. Vakili’s role is 50% ISCW Medical Director and 50% faculty in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Vakili ... more

Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at 2025 SGS Annual Meeting

The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) hosted their 51st Annual Scientific Meeting March 30-April 2, 2025. Several members of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery attended the conference and shared their work. Caroline Cox, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstruct... more

Giles selected as UW SMPH Phase 1 Preceptor Program Director

Dobie Giles, MD, MS, MBA, professor in the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, has been selected for an exciting leadership role in medical student education! Giles is the new director of the Phase 1 Preceptor Program in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, effective January 1, 2025.As part of... more

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... more

Hartenbach helps introduce Integrated Specialty Care for Women on WMTV-15 News

As services in the new Eastpark Medical Center open up, leaders from across the UW School of Medicine and Public Health have shared updates about the clinic with local media. Ellen Hartenbach, MD, chair of the Department of Ob-Gyn, joined WMTV-15 News to talk about Integrated Specialty Care for Women, located at Eastpark Medi... more
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