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We are pleased you have chosen to visit our urogynecology practice at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Our team includes physicians and nurse practitioners who specialize in continence, pelvic rehabilitation, and pelvic reconstructive surgery services.
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Joseph Schaffer, M.D.
Medical Director
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Dr. Joseph Schaffer is Chief of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and Medical Director of the division's University Practice. Dr. Schaffer completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then trained in the Advanced Pelvic Surgery Fellowship at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Subsequently, he obtained additional training in urogynecology and urodynamics at Kings College Hospital in London, England. From 1992 to 1997, Dr. Schaffer practiced urogynecology at The University Medical Center at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York.
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He is currently an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and a member of the American Urogynecologic Society, the International Continence Society, and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
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| He has written and lectured widely on the subjects of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. |
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Dr. Marlene Corton is an Associate Professor and Associate Residency Program Director at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. She is bilingual and speaks Spanish. Dr. Corton completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern after receiving her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey.
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Marlene Corton, M.D.
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She is currently a member of the American Urogynecologic Society, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the Southwestern Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
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Dr. Corton has developed and directs an extensive, nationally recognized, cadaveric pelvic anatomy training program.
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Clifford Wai, M.D.
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Dr. Clifford Wai, who is fluent in both Cantonese and English, is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Associate Fellowship Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Program at UT Southwestern. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the team of urogynecologists who treat women with pelvic floor disorders, such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and fecal incontinence.
Dr. Wai attended medical school at Georgetown University and completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Georgetown University Medical Center, where he was Administrative Chief Resident.
During his fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UT Southwestern, Dr. Wai became interested in research to understand and help women with urinary and fecal incontinence. Among the topics he has investigated is the role of nerve injury in anal and urinary incontinence. Committed to treating every patient as an individual, Dr. Wai hopes that the research he is doing will result in promising new treatments for patients with pelvic floor disorders. A central theme in his philosophy towards patient care is in improving quality of life. He believes every patient is distinct and that treatment plans need to be individualized for each patient.
Dr. Wai is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American Urogynecologic Society, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers a 3-year fellowship program designed to train obstetrician/gynecologists for academic careers as urogynecologists.
To be considered for this program, applicants must have completed medical school and four years of residency training in obstetrics and gynecology.
The fellowship program currently has three physicians:
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Dr. David "Ike" Rahn attended Texas A&M University, earning his bachelor of science degree in Genetics. He received his medical degree and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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| Dr. Shayzreen Roshanravan graduated from Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, with a bachelor of science degree in biological sciences. She received her medical degree and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. |
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Dr. Amanda White attended the University of Notre Dame, earning a bachelor of science in sociology. She then completed both her medical training and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
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To make an appointment, please call 214-645-3848
Gynecology & Fertility Clinic
Aston Ambulatory Care Building
5303 Harry Hines Blvd., Fifth Floor, Room U5.104
Dallas, Texas 75390-8865
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