KarolynnTEcholsMDFACOG, FPMRS, FABOIM(She/Her)
Obstetrics & Gynecology • Philadelphia, PAUrogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief FPMRS, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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Office
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
833 Chestnut St , Dept Ob/Gyn
Philadelphia, PA 19106Phone+1 215-955-5000Fax+1 215-955-7366
Summary
- I have been specializing in urogynecology for the past 25 years. I added Integrative Medicine for women’s health in order to be able to treat my patients from the inside out. With high success rates and high patient satisfaction, I specialize in native tissue repair, regenerative medicine, complementary and alternative medicine, Japanese acupuncture and Cosmetic Gynecology.
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonFellowship, Integrative Medicine, 2014 - 2016
Louisiana State University School of MedicineFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2000 - 2003
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996 - 2000
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1996
Cornell UniversityBS, Electrical Engineering , 1984 - 1988
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
FL State Medical License 1999 - 2022
LA State Medical License 2000 - 2007- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
- American Board of Physician SpecialtiesDiplomate of American Board of Integrative Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Restorelle® Mesh Versus Native Tissue Repair for Prolapse Start of enrollment: 2014 Aug 01
- Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Yoni.Fit in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 03
- OnabotulinumtoxinA Bladder Injection Study Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 08
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 111 citationsUrinary tract injury during hysterectomy based on universal cystoscopy.Okechukwu A. Ibeanu, Ralph R. Chesson, Karolynn T. Echols, Mily Nieves, Fatuma Busangu
Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2009-01-01 - 138 citationsThe incidence of urinary tract injury during hysterectomy: a prospective analysis based on universal cystoscopy.Babak Vakili, Ralph R. Chesson, Brooke L. Kyle, S. Abbas Shobeiri, Karolynn T. Echols
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2005-05-01 - 93 citationsLevator contraction strength and genital hiatus as risk factors for recurrent pelvic organ prolapse.Babak Vakili, Yong T. Zheng, Holly Loesch, Karolynn T. Echols, Nicholas Franco
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2005-05-01
Press Mentions
Coloplast Teams up with Dr. Arturo Manchaca for a Study That Will IMPLANT MESH in NEW WOMENOctober 14th, 2015
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Urogynecologic SocietyMember
- Society of Gynecologic SurgeonsMember
- American Board of Integrative MedicineFellow
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