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Dana Shanis, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA

DanaLShanisMD(She/Her)

Obstetrics & Gynecology Philadelphia, PA

General Gynecology, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Sexual and Pelvic Health Specialist at the Advanced Gynecology Program at Main Line Health

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  • Office

    3701 Market
    3RD FL
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-6035

Summary

  • Dana Shanis, MD, is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist located in Philadelphia, PA, with subspecialties in General Gynecology and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. She completed her medical education at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and further refined her expertise through residencies at the University of Connecticut and Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, as well as a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Shanis currently practices as a Gynecology Physician at Main Line Health Advanced Gynecology Program, having previously worked at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical interests include vulvar lichen sclerosus, pelvic floor dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain, women's health, and sexual medicine. She has contributed to the field through publications focusing on gynecologic care in cancer survivors, with her work extensively cited. Additionally, she has been recognized with the ACOG/Hologic award for Cervical Cancer Prevention.

Education & Training

  • Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health
    Clinical Center at the National Institutes of HealthFellowship, Gynecologic Care In Cancer Survivors, 2011 - 2012
  • Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
    Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009 - 2011
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007 - 2009
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2007
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityBS with honors, Human Development

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ACOG/Hologic award for Cervical Cancer Prevention American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • How Breast Cancer Can Affect Your Sex Life + What to Do About It
    How Breast Cancer Can Affect Your Sex Life + What to Do About ItDecember 4th, 2018
  • The AMA Does Not Speak for Us
    The AMA Does Not Speak for UsDecember 9th, 2016

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