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Chandhana Paka, MD
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
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Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine
Dr. Paka has published widely on minimally-invasive surgical techniques for non-cancerous gynecologic problems, especially concerning complex treatment for endometriosis. She has also published on ultrasound imaging for fecal incontinence. She continues her more recent research on impact of obesity on pelvic floor dysfunction and bladder exstrophy.

MD, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons-Ireland

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mount Sinai West

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery

Fellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

2016

Fellow Scholar, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons

2014

Paul S. Lietman Global Health Travel Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health

2010

Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Columbia University Medical College

2009

Best Teaching Resident of the Year for Excellence in Intern and Medical Student Education, Columbia University and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center

2008

Excellence in Medical Student Teaching, Columbia University Medical College

2007

Honors Degree in Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons – Ireland

2007

Honors Degree in Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons – Ireland

2006

First Class Honors Degree in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Royal College of Surgeons – Ireland

16
Publications

Selected Publications

Genital and extragenital endometriosis: Video-laparoscopic with robotic assistance. Nataliya Vang, Mailinh Vu, Chandhana Paka, M. Ali Parsa, Azadeh Nezhat, Ceana H. Nezhat, Kavya S. Chavali.

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery and pelvic floor. Nataliya Vang, Mailinh Vu, Chandhana Paka, M. Ali Parsa, Camran Nezhat.

Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Knowledge, Care-Seeking, and Embarrassment in Women Planning Bariatric Surgery: A Cross-sectional Study. Chandhana Paka, Jennifer L. Hallock, Bruce Trock, Kimberley Steele, E. James Wright. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

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