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Allison Polland, MD, Urology, Brooklyn, NY

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Urology Brooklyn, NY

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Female Urologist/Urogynecologist at Maimonides Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Allison R. Polland, is a female urologist with fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology).

    Dr. Polland completed her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Yale University before going on to medical school at Columbia University. She completed her general surgery internship and urology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, before going on to fellowship at Georgetown University.

    Dr. Polland is one of the few urologists in the country with cross-specialty training in a gynecology-based Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship. She performs reconstructive urologic surgery for both women and men, and treats all urologic and urogynecologic issues, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, urethral strictures, fistulas, hematuria and recurrent UTIs. She also has a special interest in women’s sexual health. Dr. Polland has extensive training in minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery.

Clinical Expertise

  • Urinary tract infections, Vaginal hysterectomy, Midurethral sling, Urinary Incontinence Treatment, Robotic urologic surgery, Laparoscopic urologic surgery, Urodynamics, Genitourinary reconstruction, Urethral strictures, Urethroplasty, Robotic gynecologic surgery, Vaginal mesh erosion, Vaginal prolapse, Sacrocolpopexy

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Washington Hospital CenterFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2016 - 2018
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 2013 - 2016
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Urology, 2012 - 2016
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2011
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBS, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in Biomedical Engineering, 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2016 - 2019
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • American Board of Urology Urology
  • American Board of Urology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association between comorbidities and female sexual dysfunction: findings from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3)  
    Polland A, Davis M, Zeymo A et al, Int Urogynecol J, 1/1/2018
  • Comparison of Correlated Comorbidities in Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction: Findings From the Third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3)  
    Polland A, Davis M, Zeymo A et al, J Sex Med, 1/1/2018
  • Preoperative symptoms predict continence after post-radiation transurethral resection of prostate  
    Polland A, Vertosick EA, Sjoberg DD, et al, Can J Urol, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Effect of vaginal estrogen on asymptomatic microhematuria: A randomized controlled trial [EVER study]
    Polland A, Mete M, Park A et al, SUFU, Austin, TX, 1/1/2018
  • Comparison of correlated comorbidities in male and female sexual dysfunction: findings from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3)
    Polland A, Davis M, Venkatesan K, SMSNA, San Antionio, TX, 1/1/2017
  • Association between comorbidities and female sexual dysfunction: findings from the third National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3)
    Polland A, Iglesia CB, AUGS, Providence, RI, 1/1/2017
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Grant Support

  • Research grantInternational Society for the Study of Women's Sexual HealthPresent
  • Research grantSexual Medicine Society of North AmericaPresent

Professional Memberships