Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Lavelle specializes in the diagnosis and care of women with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. She has expertise in minimally invasive surgery, female pelvic medicine, and reconstructive surgery. After earning her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, Dr. Lavelle completed her obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences residency and a fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Urogynecologic Society, and Society for Gynecologic Surgeons. She is also the primary researcher for a study of acute urinary retention following pelvic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Lavelle has medical privileges at West Penn Hospital and Bethel Park Surgery Center.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
laparoscopy procedure bladder
laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy
third degree uterine prolapse
complete uterovaginal prolapse
repair of pelvic prolapse
vaginal prolapse
sling procedure
mesh removal
suburethral sling
pessary
incomplete emptying of bladder
midurethral sling
posterior repair
tvt sling
vaginal prolapse repair
repair of cystocele
laparoscopic urethral suspension
pelvic organ prolapse
pelvic floor dysfunction
female urinary incontinence
prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy
incomplete uterovaginal prolapse
mixed incontinence
bladder mesh surgery
cystocele
Credentials
Education
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Fellowship
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publications
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