HollyERichterMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Birmingham, AL

General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Alabama School of Medicine

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Office
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone+1 205-996-0241

Summary

Director, Division of Women's Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Education & Training

University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992 - 1996
University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

AL State Medical License 1993 - 2024
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Clinical Trials

ATLAS: Ambulatory Treatments for Leakage Associated With Stress Start of enrollment: 2005 Jun 01
Completed
Phase 3
VG101 Phase I/II to Treat Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Post-Menopausal Women Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 01
Unknown status
Phase 1, Phase 2
Detrol Long Acting (LA) vs Estrace Vaginal Cream for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Symptoms Start of enrollment: 2007 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Adaptive Behaviors Among Women With Bowel Incontinence: The ABBI Trial Start of enrollment: 2008 Jun 01
Completed
Medication Effects on Periurethral Sensation,Urethral Sphincter Activity and Pressure Flow Parameters Start of enrollment: 2010 Apr 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Behavioral Therapy Of Obstetric Sphincter Tears Start of enrollment: 2010 Jul 01
Completed
Refractory Overactive Bladder: Sacral NEuromodulation v. BoTulinum Toxin Assessment (ROSETTA) Start of enrollment: 2012 Feb 01
Completed
Phase 3
A Clinical Evaluation of a Vaginal Bowel Control System for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Women (LIFE) Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Evaluating Sexual Function After Vaginal Repair With Perineorrhaphy Start of enrollment: 2012 Jul 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Study of Uterine Prolapse Procedures - Randomized Trial Start of enrollment: 2013 Apr 01
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
Combined Treatment for Mixed Incontinence Start of enrollment: 2013 Oct 28
Completed
Phase 3
A Clinical Evaluation of the Eclipse™ System, a Vaginal Bowel Control (VBC) Therapy for Fecal Incontinence in Women Start of enrollment: 2015 May 15
Completed
Not Applicable
Neuromodulation for Accidental Bowel Leakage Start of enrollment: 2018 Feb 09
Completed
Not Applicable
Comparing Use of a Digital Health System of Pelvic Floor Exercise Program to Kegel Exercises in Stress Urinary Incontinence Start of enrollment: 2018 Oct 24
Completed
Not Applicable
Sling vs Botox for Mixed Incontinence Start of enrollment: 2020 Jun 08
Completed
Phase 3
Vaginal Orthosis Use After Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery Start of enrollment: 2024 Jan 29
Enrolling by invitation
Not Applicable
Roles: Contact
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

76 citations
Comparison of 2 transvaginal surgical approaches and perioperative behavioral therapy for apical vaginal prolapse: the OPTIMAL randomized trial.
Matthew D Barber, Linda Brubaker, Kathryn L Burgio, Holly E Richter, Ingrid Nygaard
JAMA. 2014-03-12
140 citations
Effect of Uterosacral Ligament Suspension vs Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation With or Without Perioperative Behavioral Therapy for Pelvic Organ Vaginal Prolapse on Surgi...
J. Eric Jelovsek, Matthew D. Barber, Linda Brubaker, Peggy Norton, Marie G. Gantz
JAMA. 2018-04-17
472 citations
Prevalence and Trends of Symptomatic Pelvic Floor Disorders in U.S. Women
Jennifer M. Wu, Camille P. Vaughan, Patricia S. Goode, David T. Redden, Kathryn L. Burgio
Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014-01-01

Press Mentions

Weight-Loss Surgery May Help Curb Urinary IncontinenceJune 23rd, 2015
Axena Health Celebrates “Best Overall” Abstract Showing the Leva System’s Long-Term Efficacy for Female Urinary IncontinenceJune 23rd, 2023
$1.5 Million in Grants Will Study Urgency Urinary IncontinenceSeptember 19th, 2023
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Grant Support

Perioperative Pelvic Floor Rehab: A Rrandomized TrialEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2011
Mid Career Award In Patient Oriented Pelvic Floor ResearchNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2011
3T Pelvic MRI Measures After Childbirth: Pre-Pregnancy And 6 Months Postpartum (REunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2010
Perioperative Pelvic Floor Rehab: A Randomized TrialEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2010
UAB Continence Treatment CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2009