Dr. Clifford Wai, who is fluent in both Cantonese and English, is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and 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.
