Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery

The Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a unique, multidisciplinary program that combines the expertise of urogynecologists who treat all pelvic floor disorders in women from incontinence to difficulties with bladder or bowel control and pelvic organ prolapse, with urologists who treat the entire urinary tract, and specialty physical and occupational therapists who specialize in pelvic floor rehabilitation. The physicians and therapists work collaboratively with each other and with their patients to tailor treatment plans that meet each woman’s preferences and lifestyles. The division serves as a national model for treatment and educational endeavors in female pelvic floor disorders. Patients can benefit from the latest treatments and opportunities to participate in clinical research trials for urinary incontinence, urinary difficulties, bowel control problems and pelvic organ prolapse.

Specialty Services

  • Advanced Diagnostic Testing
    The full range of diagnostic testing capabilities are available, including nerve testing and treatment, gentle urodynamic testing, cytoscopy and prolapse evaluation.
  • Pelvic Surgery
    Advanced surgical techniques are used to repair pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Alternative Therapies
    Physicians include a variety of alternative therapies as indicated. Physical therapy and biofeedback are often available as alternatives to medical or surgical treatment.

Fellowship

Our fellowship is accredited by ACGME.

Facilities

A full spectrum of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery services is available in Maywood at:

For More Information on Your Pelvic Floor Condition:
-my Pelvic Health (An American Urogynecologic Society webpage)

Faculty

Linda Brubaker, MD, MS, FACS, FACOG

Professor

Clinical Expertise
Cystocele
Gynecologic Surgery
Mesh Complications
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Rectocele
Urinary Incontinence
Uterine Prolapse
Urogynecology

Locations
Loyola Outpatient Center

Elizabeth Mueller, MD, FACS, MS

Associate Professor

Clinical Expertise

  • Cystocele
  • Female Urology
  • Fistulas
  • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Urogynecology

Locations
Loyola University Medical Center
Loyola Outpatient Center

Colleen Fitzgerald, MD

Associate Professor

Clinical Expertise

  • Pain in Pregnancy
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Postpartum pain
  • Pregnancy-Related Musculoskeletal Medicine
  • Women's Pelvic Medicine
  • Rehabilitation

Locations
Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge
Loyola University Medical Center
Loyola Outpatient Center

Cynthia Brincat, PhD, FACOG

Assistant Professor

Clinical Expertise

  • Post-Partum Healing
  • Urogynecology
  • Fecal Incontinence

Locations
Loyola Outpatient Center