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Office
745 64th St
Ste 4
Brooklyn, NY 11220Phone+1 212-241-4812
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 CenterFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2016 - 2018
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Urology, 2013 - 2016
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Urology, 2012 - 2016
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2011
- Yale UniversityBS, Biomedical Engineering, Honors in Biomedical Engineering, 2007
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 2013 - 2026
- MD State Medical License 2016 - 2019
- DC State Medical License 2016 - 2018
- American Board of Urology Urology
- American Board of Urology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Clinical Trials
- Sexual Function Trial of Overactive Bladder: Medication Versus PTNS Start of enrollment: 2017 Jan 30
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Postoperative Activity Restrictions After Slings: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Erica Lai, Katherine McDonald, Vini Chopra, Lindsay Robinson, Alejandro Alvarez
Urogynecology. 2024-05-06 - Urology Challenge Case: Atypical Presentation of Keratinizing Squamous Metaplasia.Sally Zhou, Omar Azar, Ariel Schulman, Allison Polland
Urology. 2024-05-01 - AUTHOR REPLY.Karis Buford, Mariela Martinez-Rivera, Arshia Sandozi, Katiana Vazquez-Rivera, Allison Polland
Urology. 2023-10-01
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 prostatePolland 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
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