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Linda Brubaker, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, San Diego, CA

LindaBrubakerMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology San Diego, CA

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Office

    4520 Executive Drive
    Women's Pelvic Medicine Center Chancellor Park
    San Diego, CA 92121
    Phone+1 858-657-7000

Summary

  • Linda Brubaker, MD, based in San Diego, CA, is a Deputy Editor for JAMA. She is no longer clinically active in her clinical specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology with subspecialties in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rush University Medical Center in 1988, received her MD from Rush Medical College in 1984, an MS in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis from the University of Michigan in 2005, and a BA with Honors from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1977. Dr. Brubaker has experience in urogynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, urinary incontinence treatment, medical editing, and physician consulting. She has authored many publications and has been involved in multiple clinical trials, notably in patient satisfaction and incontinence treatment following urogynecological surgery. She has received numerous honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Urogynecologic Society in 2017.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganMS, Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis, 2003 - 2005
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1984 - 1988
  • Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
    Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 1984
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
    University of Illinois at ChicagoBA, With Honors, 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1984 - 2017
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lifetime Achievement Award American Urogynecologic Society, 2017
  • Jack Robertson Lifetime Achievement Award American Urogynecologic Society, 2017
  • Chicago Health and Medicine HMPRG Award 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Five-year Outcomes of Uterosacral Ligament Suspension or Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation for Apical Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Randomized Trial  
    Jelovsek JE, Barber MD, Brubaker L, Pugh N, Gantz M, Meikle S, Menefee S, Norton P, Richter HE, Schaffer J, and Weidner A for the NICHD Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, JAMA, 1/1/2018
  • American Urogynecologic Society Best-Practice Statement: Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Adult Women  
    Brubaker L, Carberry C, Nardos R, Carer-Brooks C, Lowder J, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2018
  • Beginning Together  
    Brubaker, L, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Long-term Quality of Life and Sexual Function after Vaginal Surgery for Apical Prolapse
    Lukacz E, Warren LK, Richter H, Brubaker L, Barber M, Norton P, Weidner A, Nguyen J, Gantz M, Meikle S for the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network, 40th Annual IUGA meeting, Nice, France, 1/1/2015
  • Robotic Compared with Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    Anger J, Mueller E, Tarnay C, Smith B, Stroup K, Rosenman A, Brubaker, L, Bresee C, Kenton K, 1/1/2014
  • Trocar Site Appearance One Year after Robotic versus Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy
    Tarnay C, Kenton K, Anger J.T, Breese C, Brubaker L, Rosenman A, Smith B, Stroupe K and Mueller E.R., Neuro Urodyn, Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Urinary Incontinence Management Costs Decrease Following Burch or Sling Surgery for Stress Incontinence 
    Long Beach, California - 1/1/2010
  • Complex Repetitive Discharges are Common in Normal Women 
    Long Beach, California - 1/1/2010
  • Minimum Important Differences for Scales Assessing Symptom Severity and Quality of Life in Patients with Fecal Incontinence 
    Long Beach, California - 1/1/2010
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Other

  • Incontinence in older women 
    Schaeffer AJ, Brubaker L, Albaugh J, LifeTimes
    1/1/1995
  • The pessary: An important gynecological option 
    Brubaker L, American Fertility Society Menopausal Newsletter
    1/1/1994
  • Bladder problems: Finding help for urinary incontinence 
    Jeter K, Appell R, Brubaker L, Women's Health Observer
    1/1/1994
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Press Mentions

  • PROFILE: Leslie Rickey, Yale’s First Female Urology Professor
    PROFILE: Leslie Rickey, Yale’s First Female Urology ProfessorJanuary 14th, 2025
  • Mountains of Modules: Reducing Mandatory Training Burden for Physicians
    Mountains of Modules: Reducing Mandatory Training Burden for PhysiciansJuly 23rd, 2024
  • Effect of Carbon Dioxide Laser vs Sham Therapy on Women with Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms
    Effect of Carbon Dioxide Laser vs Sham Therapy on Women with Postmenopausal Vaginal SymptomsOctober 12th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • PLUS Loyola Clinical CenterLOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO2015–2025

Professional Memberships