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Lily Arya, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Philadelphia, PA

LilyAgarwalAryaMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Philadelphia, PA

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Chief, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    800 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-829-2345
    Fax+1 215-829-3365

Summary

  • I am a board certified urogynecologist. I serve as Professor and Chief of Urogynecology at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania. I am Program Director of the 3-year fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. My research interests are in clinical trials.

Education & Training

  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
    Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown UniversityFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 1997 - 2000
  • Harlem Hospital Center
    Harlem Hospital CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993 - 1997
  • University of Arizona
    University of ArizonaMSc, Epidemiology, 1993
  • Medical College and Hospital Kolkata
    Medical College and Hospital KolkataClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Philadelphia Top Doctors, Urogynecology 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Urinary Microbiome in Women with Mixed Urinary Incontinence Compared to Similarly Aged Controls  
    Nazema Y Siddiqui, Vivian W Sung, Halina M Zyczynski, Rebecca G Rogers, Beri Ridgeway, Lily A Arya, Yuko M Komesu, Emily S Lukacz, International Urogynecology Journal
  • Methodology for a vaginal and urinary microbiome study in women with mixed urinary incontinence  
    Komesu Yuko M, Richter Holly E, Dinwiddie Darrell L, Siddiqui Nazema Y, Sung Vivian W, Lukacz Emily S, Ridgeway Beri, Arya Lily A, Zyczynski Halina M, Rogers Rebecca G..., International Urogynecology Journal, 1/1/2017
  • Urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders after radiation therapy in endometrial cancer survivors  
    Segal Saya, John Gabriella, Sammel Mary, Andy Uduak Umoh, Chu Christina, Arya Lily A, Brown Justin, Schmitz Kathryn, Maturitas, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Phenotyping women with fecal incontinence.
    Pahwa AK, Arya LA, Harvie HS, Andy UU, American Urogynecological Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, 1/1/2016
  • The relationship between pelvic organ prolapse and pap smear abnormalities.
    Menhaji K, Cheston E, Arya LA, Levin P, Harvie H, Andy UU, American Urogynecological Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, 1/1/2016
  • Barriers to exercise among active and sedentary women with urge incontinence: patient versus provider perspective.
    Desai K, Arya LA, Newman D, Andy UU, American Urogynecological Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Physical Activity and Urinary Incontinence 
    Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ - 1/1/2015
  • Exercise and Urge Urinary Incontinence: Beyond Kegel 
    Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY - 1/1/2014
  • Preventing Urge Urinary Incontinence: Beyond Kegel exercises 
    Naval Portsmouth Medical Center, Norfolk, VA, 2014; Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, 20 - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • Fesoterodine helpful for OAB despite dry mouth, less fluid restriction. 
    Lily A. Arya et al, E-News Journal, "Annals of Long-term care", Thompson Reuters
    http://www.annalsoflongtermcare.com/content/fesoterodine-helpful-oab-despite-dry-mouth-less-fluid-restriction
    1/17/2015
  • Robotic Suturing and Knot Tying: A Step-by-Step Guide. Video presentation. 
    Arya LS, Video, 9th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
    Charleston, SC - 1/1/2013
  • Beat Bladder Problems. 
    Norine Dworkin-McDaniel, More Magazine
    1/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health and Temple Health Awarded $800K in IBC Innovation Grants
    Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health and Temple Health Awarded $800K in IBC Innovation GrantsJanuary 11th, 2024

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