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Mikio Nihira, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Menifee, CA

MikioANihiraMDMPH

Obstetrics & Gynecology Menifee, CA

General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Professor Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Office

    29826 Haun Road
    Suite 200
    Menifee, CA 92586
    Phone+1 951-929-8400
    Fax+1 951-929-8411

Summary

  • Dr. Mikio Nihira is a Urogynecologist at Apex OB/GYN. He is a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California at Riverside. He completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California at Los Angeles. In 2001, he completed a three-year fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, the University of Maryland and the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

    Dr. Nihira is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Surgeons. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is amongst the first individuals to be certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, American Urogynecologic Society and National Association for Continence. He has authored numerous scientific journal articles plus several textbook chapters in gynecology and urogynecology. He is a nationally recognized expert in female pelvic floor disorders and has been quoted in such publications as the Chicago Sun Times, Dallas Morning News and Shape magazine.

    He is passionate about improving patient care experiences through efforts such as Enhanced-Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) pathways.

    His clinical expertise includes the treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders. His research expertise involves developing criterion-based educational training curricula for postgraduate surgical training, measuring the effectiveness of ERAS and the application of diagnostic ultrasound to develop and improve surgical technologies such as autologous muscle graft injection into the urethra for the treatment of stress urinary incont

Education & Training

  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center
    Greater Baltimore Medical CenterFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 1998 - 2001
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1994 - 1998
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1994
  • Amherst College
    Amherst CollegeBA, Psychology, Maga cum Laude, 1985 - 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2006 - 2017
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1998 - 2001
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS): Annual Scientific Meeting 
    Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Charleston, South Carolina - 4/8/2013

Grant Support

  • Song-BrownState of California2017–2018

Professional Memberships