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Kathleen Kobashi, MD, Urology, Houston, TX

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Urology • Houston, TX

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Chair, Department of Urology, Houston Methodist Hospital

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Overview of Dr. Kobashi

Dr. Kathleen Kobashi is Chair of the Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX. She received her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University and has been in practice for 23 years. She specializes in urogynecology/female urology/pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery and is experienced in urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic reconstructive surgery. She has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
    University of Michigan, Ross School of BusinessMBA, Business, 2020 - 2022
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Urology), 1998 - 1999
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Urology, 1994 - 1998
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 1992 - 1994
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1994 - Present
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1999 - 2022
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
    American Board of Urology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Presidential Citation American Urological Association, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealthSentry EHR, Cerner Corporation, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgery for Apical Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy: Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy  
    Wai Lee, Justina Tam, Kathleen Kobashi, ScienceDirect
  • The History of the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction  
    Kathleen C Kobashi, Sandip P Vasavada, Gary E Lemack, Philippe E Zimmern, Victor W Nitti, Steven J Weissbart, Alan J Wein, Neurourology and Urodynamics

Lectures

  • American Urological Association(AUA) / Japanese Urological Association (JUA) Advancements in Urology 2013 
    American Urological Association, Las Vegas, Nevada - 2/13/2013

Press Mentions

  • This Is One of the Most Common Signs of Bladder Cancer, According to a Urogynecologist
    This Is One of the Most Common Signs of Bladder Cancer, According to a UrogynecologistOctober 15th, 2024
  • Does Cranberry Juice Help UTIs? Why This Isn’t Entirely a Myth
    Does Cranberry Juice Help UTIs? Why This Isn’t Entirely a MythMarch 16th, 2020
  • November Is Bladder Health Awareness Month
    November Is Bladder Health Awareness MonthNovember 1st, 2016
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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Choice
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    ODS Network
    Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
    Providence Health System Personal Option
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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