Overview

Clinic Appointment: 

NC Women's Hospital:
(919) 966-2131

UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex Healthcare:
(919) 784-6425

To Speak with a Nurse for Advice (919) 455-7222

How to make an appointment

Meet Our Providers

AnnaMarie Connolly, MD - Associate Professor and Interim Division Director

Gena Dunivan, MD – Fellow (2007-2010)
Elizabeth Geller, MD – Assistant Professor
Mary L. Jannelli, MD - Assistant Professor
Brent Parnell, MD - Fellow (2008-2011)
Barbara L. Robinson, MD - Fellow (2009-2012)
Ellen C. Wells, MD - Associate Professor

The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic  Surgery  provides expertise in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary tract, vaginal and  colorectal dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and complex benign conditions involving the pelvic organs and musculature, including fistulas and congenital anomalies. Diagnostic techniques include x-ray and ultrasound imaging, video-urodynamic evaluation and cystoscopy. Treatment options combine biofeedback and pharmacologic therapies as well as advanced reconstructive surgical procedures. The Division is involved in ongoing research studies with the NIH sponsored Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, including treatments for urinary incontinence, vaginal prolapse and the effects of pregnancy and delivery on pelvic floor functions.

A Urogynecologist is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who has specialized in the care of women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. The Pelvic Floor is composed of the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves that help support and control the rectum, uterus, vagina, and bladder. The pelvic floor can be damaged by childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, chronic disease or surgery.

 For more information on Urogynecology, click here.

• Urinary Incontinence: Loss of bladder or control, leakage of urine.
• Pelvic Prolapse: Descent of pelvic organs;(a bulge and/or pressure; dropped uterus, bladder, vagina or rectum).
• Emptying Disorders: Difficulty urinating or moving bowels.
• Fecal Incontinence: Loss of control over your stool and/or gas, including soilage
• Overactive Bladder: Frequent need to void, bladder pressure or pain, urgency, urgency incontinence or difficulty holding your urine.
• Repair of vaginal fistulas Vaginal fistula is the abnormal connection between bladder and/or bowels and the vagina.