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Laura F Gephart, MD

Urogynecology
Urogynecology
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Focusing on a medical specialty traditionally known as urogynecology or female urology, Dr. Gephart specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS). Dr. Gephart cares for women with these conditions: • Urinary dysfunction, including urinary incontinence, urinary leakage, urinary retention, recurrent UTI, microscopic hematuria, and painful bladder syndrome (formerly known as interstitial cystitis). • Vesicovaginal Fistula, Gender Affirming Care, Urinary Retention, Painful Sex, Constipation, Vaginal Agenesis and Anomalies, Vaginal Reconstruction, and "fallen" bladder and rectum. • Defecatory dysfunction, including fecal incontinence, stool leakage, difficult defecation, and constipation. • Pelvic floor dysfunction, which can involve pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, enterocele, fallen bladder, rectum, or uterus) and painful sex. • Surgical complications related to mesh erosion and fistula of the bladder or bowel. • Birth complications, including obstetric anal sphincter injury, episiotomy pain, and complications. Dr. Gephart’s medical degree is from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, California, where she also earned a masters of business administration degree in health care administration. She completed her residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. During her FPMRS fellowship at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, Dr. Gephart worked with world-class pelvic surgeons. She is a dedicated and comprehensive clinician and a skilled surgeon comfortable with minimally invasive and vaginal surgeries for a variety of indications. She also adeptly manages pelvic floor disorders with non-surgical management when appropriate and preferred by her patients. Dr. Gephart was previously at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley where she was an Assistant Professor at a new medical school. She is a passionate advocate for patients and her profession through her work with the American Medical Association, specialty organizations, and state and county medical societies. Dr. Gephart is an active researcher and has published numerous articles in medical publications. She has presented seminars and programs at conferences around the country. She speaks English and Spanish.

Age Groups Seen

Child, Adolescent, Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

Spanish
English

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Expertise

vaginal stenosis
decreased libido
postpartum prolapse
repair of vaginoenteric fistula
video urodynamics
urinary bladder reconstruction
endoscopic management of urinary diversions
postpartum urinary incontinence
minimally invasive treatment for vesicoureteral reflux (vur)
cystoscopy stent removal
voiding pressure study
urethral false passage
radical hysterectomy
repair of colovaginal fistula
myomectomy
laparoscopic total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
postpartum bowel incontinence
leiomyoma
fibroids
presacral neurectomy
vesicoureteral reflux (vur) surgery
neovaginal stenosis
colpectomy
maternal fibroids
female orgasmic disorder

Credentials

Education

  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • Internship

  • Howard University Hospital
  • Residency

  • University of South Florida College of Medicine Internship, Residency & Fellowships
  • Fellowship

  • Texas A&M
  • Board Certification

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • LGBTQIA+ Affiliate

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    Publications

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