Dr. Angelish Kumar was recently interviewed by The Woolfer for an article titled, ‘The 411 on Female Urology’
Here is an excerpt from the interview:
Q: The word urology has always made me think of old men and prostate issues. But now that I’m menopausal, a whole new world of urinary issues have come to light. Can you please tell us, what is a Uro-gynecologist, and are you one?
A: People generally use the term uro-gynecologist to describe a doctor who specializes in women’s pelvic floor and urinary issues, such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. To get technical, a urogynecologist is actually a doctor who has done his or her residency training in either urology or obstetrics and gynecology, and then gone on to do a fellowship in “Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery,” or,”FPMRS.” The fellowship allows both urologists and gynecologists to gain more experience with advanced surgical procedures for incontinence and prolapse.
I am a urologist who specializes in women’s genitourinary health, but I have not done an FPMRS fellowship, so I am not a urogynecologist. But there are many urologists and gynecologists who deal with female genitourinary problems who have not done an “FPMRS.” What really matters is that you are seeing a doctor who specializes in the problem you are having, and that if it is not their area of specialty or interest, that they refer you to someone more appropriate.