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Lauri Romanzi, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, New York, NY

LauriJaneRomanziMDMScPH

Obstetrics & Gynecology New York, NY

General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Global Surgery, Global Maternal/Newborn & Reproductive Health, and Quality of Care Consultant

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  • Office

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    New York, NY 10001

Summary

  • Safe surgery, global health, maternal/newborn health, sexual/reproductive health, gynecology, urogynecology, female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, maternal morbidity, quality assurance, quality and patient safety, risk management, needs assessments, policy development, advocacy, activism

Education & Training

  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
    London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineMScPH, 2014 - 2018
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1984 - 1988
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1984
  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State UniversityBS, Microbiology, 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Best Doctors in America, 2013
  • Fellow Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2013
  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Natural childbirth in the United States � a Global View  
    Romanzi, L, American Medical Association Journal of Ethics Virtual Mentor, 1/1/2014
  • Assessing fistula and obstetric surgical capacity in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo  
    Morris S, Semer Romanzi L, N, VanRooyen J, Van Rooyen, GJMEDPH, 1/1/2013
  • Hysteropexy compared to hysterectomy for uterine prolapse surgery: does durability differ?  
    Romanzi L, Tyagi R, Int Urogyn J, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Fighting for global pelvic floor care for patients with fistula: The Fistula Care Plus project
    Romanzi L, International Society of Obstetric Fistula Surgeons (ISOFS), Abuja, Nigeria, 1/1/2016
  • Fistula Care Plus update on program objectives to the UNFPA International Obstetric Fistula Working Group (moderator)
    Romanzi L, International Society of Obstetric Fistula Surgeons (ISOFS), Abuja, Nigeria, 1/1/2016
  • Lessons from history and the way forward to a fistula free generation
    Romanzi L, FIGO 2015 International Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • UN response to humanitarian crises with focus on girls and women 
    New York, NY - 1/1/2017
  • Safe Surgery: A non-negotiable for women�s health, equity and well-being 
    Copenhagen, Denmark - 1/1/2016
  • Iatrogenic fistula: New landscape, emerging challenges confront fistula care programs (moderator) 
    Mexico City, Mexico - 1/1/2015

Other

Press Mentions

  • Surgery for Overactive Bladder: When Is It Necessary?
    Surgery for Overactive Bladder: When Is It Necessary?May 6th, 2019
  • The Range of Treatment Options to Relieve Overactive Bladder
    The Range of Treatment Options to Relieve Overactive BladderMay 6th, 2019
  • How a Simple Checklist Can Save Women’s Lives
    How a Simple Checklist Can Save Women’s LivesMay 19th, 2017
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Committees

  • Co-chair Pelvic Floor Fistula Terminology working group, International Continence Society 2017 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French