Cristina M. Saiz, MD
Co-Director, Urogynecology, Valley Medical Group
- Specialties
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Urogynecology
- Gender
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Female
Location(s)
VMG- Urogynecology, Ridgewood
1200 East Ridgewood Avenue
West Wing - Suite 205
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: 201-221-0504
Fax: 201-880-6902
Education
- Education
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MD, University of Medical Sciences, Costa Rica (1997 - 2002)
- Fellowships
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Fellow, St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology)
- Internship & Residency
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University of Miami School of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology (2005-2009)
- Board Certifications
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American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Certified, 2011
Female Pelvic Medicine & Rec Surg - Certified, 2011
Get to Know Me
What are some of the specific conditions you treat?
As a Urogynecologist, I specifically focus on pelvic floor disorders in women such as pelvic organ prolapse ("dropped bladder"), urinary incontinence ("leakage of urine"), overactive bladder, frequent urination, urgency, interstitial cystitis (bladder pain) among other conditions.
What techniques or procedures do you use in your practice?
There is a broad range of treatment options for pelvic floor conditions including non-surgical approaches, such as pessaries and physical therapy, as well as minimally invasive surgical procedure, such as robotic / laparoscopic and vaginal reconstruction. Some of the advanced in-office procedures that we offer include botox bladder injections, urethral bulking injections and peripheral tibial nerve stimulation.
Describe some of your professional highlights.
Awards & Accolades
Elected Junior Fellow Chair - Florida Section
Awarding Organization: American Congress of Obstetrics & Gynecology
2009
Resident for Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures Award
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
2009
Publications & Research
"Prevalence of Occult Malignancy Within Morcellated Specimens Removed During Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy", Female Pelvic Med Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 2016.
"Practice Patterns Regarding Management of Rectovaginal Fistulae: A Multicenter Review", Female Pelvic Med. Reconstructive Surgery Journal,2015.
"Management of Vesicovaginal Fistulae: A Multicenter Analysis", Female Pelvic Med Reconstructive Surgery Journal, 2014.
"Vaginal Prolapse Repair: Suture repair vs Mesh augmentation; A Urogynecology Perspective", Urology Clinics North America, 2012.
"Cellular Proliferation in Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Pilot Study", Arch Gynecol Obstet., 2011.
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