NashatSayedMoawadMDMS, FACOG, FACS

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Gainesville, FL

Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery

Professor & Chief, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. University of Florida College of Medicine. Program Director, UF Health Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG).

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Office
4037 NW 86th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone+1 352-265-6200

Fax+1 352-627-4375

Summary

Dr. Nash Moawad specializes in minimally invasive / endoscopic surgery and is experienced in chronic pelvic pain, excision of endometriosis, advanced laparoscopic, robot-assisted and hysteroscopic surgery. He is the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.

Education & Training

University of Pittsburgh SOMMS, Clinical Research, 2008 - 2010
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, 2008 - 2010
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2004 - 2008
Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health PartnersResidency, Family Medicine, 2001 - 2004
Cairo University School of MedicineClass of 1998
Cairo University School of MedicineMD, Medicine & Surgery, 1990 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2001 - 2022
PA State Medical License 2008 - 2010
MI State Medical License 2003 - 2008
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics & GynecologyFocused Practice in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
American College of SurgeonsFellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

The “Lee Dockery Excellence in Teaching Cup” Award Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 2013
AAGL Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) 2012
Patients Choice Award Vitals.com, 2012
Compassionate Doctor Recognition Vitals.com, 2012
Customer Service is Key Shands Healthcare, 2012
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Fellow American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2011
The “Wolf Utian” Surgical Excellence Award Case Western OB/GYN Dept, 2008
Special Excellence in Gynecologic Endoscopy AAGL-sponsored University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 2007
Resident Academic Excellence Award Mercy Health Partners, 2004
Rookie of the Year Award Mercy Health Partners, 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

22 citations
International Consensus Statement for recommended terminology describing hysteroscopic procedures.
Jose Carugno, Grigoris F. Grimbizis, Mario Franchini, Luis Alonso, Linda D. Bradley
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2021-10-11
47 citations
Laparoscopic Ovarian Transposition Before Pelvic Cancer Treatment: Ovarian Function and Fertility Preservation.
Nash S. Moawad, Estefania Santamaria, Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, Judith L. Lightsey
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2017-01-01
27 citations
Cost-effectiveness of office hysteroscopy for abnormal uterine bleeding.
Nash S. Moawad, Estefania Santamaria, Megan Johnson, Jonathan J. Shuster
JSLS. 2014-07-01

Journal Articles

Retained products of conception through
Bohle S, Harris M, Sistrom C, Shifrin R, Mulvihill M, Moawad NS, Emerg Radiol, 10/1/2012
A Minimally Invasive Approach to an Iatrogenic Pelvic Mass
Mulvihill M, Moawad N, J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 8/25/2012
Comparison of Laparoscopic Anterior Discoid Resection and Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection of Deep Infiltrating Rectosigmoid Endometriosis
Moawad NS, Guido R, Ramanathan R, Mansuria S, Lee T, JSLS, 7/1/2011
Essure Perforation and Chronic Pelvic Pain
Moawad N, Mansuria S., J Minim Invasive Gynecol. Images in Endoscopy, 5/1/2011
Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Interstitial Pregnancy
Moawad NS, Mahajan ST, Moniz MH, Taylor SE, Hurd WW, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2010
Comparison of 3-Dimensional to 2- Dimensional Ultrasound Techniques for Counting Ovarian Follicles
Moawad NS, Frasure H, Lazebnik N, Liu J, J Ultrasound Med, 10/1/2009
Uterus Didelphys and Longitudinal Vaginal Septum Coincident with an Obstructive Transverse Vaginal Septum, A Case Report
Moawad NS, Mahajan ST, Greenfield M, J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol, 10/1/2009
Ectopic Pregnancy: Role of Laparoscopic Treatment
Ehrenberg-Buchner S, Sandadi S, Moawad NS, Pinkerton JS, Hurd WW, Clin Obstet and Gynecology, 9/1/2009
Mini-cornual excision: a simple stepwise laparoscopic technique for the treatment of cornual pregnancy.
Moawad NS, Dayaratna S, Mahajan ST, JSLS, 1/1/2009
Ectopic Ovarian Teratoma of the Uterosacral Ligament with an Absent Contralateral Ovary
Moawad NS, Starks D, Ashby K, J Minim Invasive Gynecol. Images in Endoscopy, 9/1/2008
FirstConsult review, Practice Reinvention Tools
Fox GN, Moawad NS, Music RE, J Fam Pract, 6/1/2004
UpToDate: A Comprehensive Clinical Database
Fox GN, Moawad NS., J Fam Pract, 9/1/2003
Technology Review: Tools for Rapid Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Fox GN, Moawad NS, Music RE, J Fam Pract, 4/1/2003
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Books/Book Chapters

The 5-Minute OB/GYN Clinical Consult
Chapter: Pelvic, Uterine and Adnexal masses
Moawad NS, Melton T.Editors: Paula J Adams Hillard.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins2008

Abstracts/Posters

Attributes and barriers to care of pelvic pain in University women
Julie Mann, MPH; Jonathan Shuster, Ph.D.; Nash Moawad, M.D., M.S., The University of Florida College of Medicine Celebration Of Research, 3/1/2013
Audit of outpatient diagnostic hysteroscopy for the management of abnormal uterine bleeding
Megan Johnson, M.D.; Jonathan Shuster, Ph.D.; Nash Moawad, M.D., M.S., The University of Florida College of Medicine Celebration of Research., 3/1/2013
Essure perforation and chronic pelvic pain
Nash Moawad, MD; Suketu Mansuria, MD, 39th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. The AAGL. Las Vegas, NV, 11/1/2010
Comparison of anterior discoid resection and low anterior resection for the treatment of deep infiltrating rectovaginal endometriosis
Nash Moawad, MD; Richard Guido, MD; Ramesh Ramanathan, MD; Suketu Mansuria, MD; Ted Lee, MD, Magee-Womens Hospital Research Day, 6/1/2010
Current diagnosis and minimally-invasive treatment of interstitial pregnancy
N. Moawad, MD, T. Mahajan, MD, M. Moniz, MD, S. Taylor, MD and W. Hurd, MD, MSc, The 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. The AAGL, Orlando, FL, 11/1/2009
Grand Rounds: Laparoscopic management of endometriosis
N. Moawad, MD, T. Mahajan, MD, M. Moniz, MD, S. Taylor, MD and W. Hurd, MD, MSc., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 9/1/2009
Uterus didelphys and longitudinal vaginal septum coincident with an obstructive transverse vaginal septum
N. Moawad, The North American Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 2008 Annual Clinical Meeting, Newp, 4/1/2008
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Lectures

Attributes and Barriers to Care of Pelvic Pain in University Women
Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2013. Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS). Reston, VA - 8/1/2013
Laparoscopic excision of infiltrating bladder endometriosis
41st AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Las Vegas, NV - 11/1/2012
Audit of office hysteroscopy and cost-effectiveness in management of abnormal uterine bleeding
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Boston, MA - 9/1/2012
Grand Rounds- The role of minimally-invasive surgery in women’s health
Department of Internal Medicine- University of Florida - 3/1/2012
Presacral neurectomy, surgical anatomy and technique
40th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Hollywood, FL - 11/1/2011
Laparoscopic management of endometriosis-associated pelvic pain
University of Florida Ob/Gyn Alumni Society, Orlando, FL - 3/1/2011
Laparoscopic sacro-colpo-perineopexy
39th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Las Vegas, NV - 11/1/2010
Comparison of anterior discoid resection and low anterior resection for the treatment of deep infiltrating rectovaginal endometriosis
39th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Las Vegas, NV - 11/1/2010
Grand Rounds: Laparoscopic management of endometriosis
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Magee- Womens Hospital of the Univ - 6/1/2010
Bowel Endometriosis
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 6/1/2010
Grand Rounds- Laparoscopic management of endometriosis
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC - 5/1/2010
Advances in Electrosurgery
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 2/1/2010
Fundamentals of Electrosurgery
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 12/1/2009
Laparoscopy in Gynecologic Oncology
Plenary session 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Orlando, FL - 11/1/2009
Uterine artery ligation, techniques for the difficult hysterectomy
The 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. The AAGL, Orlando, FL - 11/1/2009
Laparoscopic myomectomy
The 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. The AAGL, Orlando, FL - 11/1/2009
Laparoscopic pelvic denervation for refractory pelvic pain.
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 9/1/2009
Ergonomics and exposure in laparoscopic pelvic surgery
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 5/1/2009
Adhesion prevention measures in gynecologic surgery, what is the evidence?
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 4/1/2009
To ablate or not to ablate, that is the question
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 1/1/2009
GI/GU complications of laparoscopy
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 11/1/2008
Ectopic ovarian teratoma of the uterosacral ligament with an absent contralateral ovary.
The 37th Annual Congress of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Las Vegas, NV - 10/1/2008
Mini-Cornual Excision: A novel stepwise technique for the treatment of cornual pregnancy.
The 37th Annual Congress of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Las Vegas, NV - 10/1/2008
Comparison of 3D to 2D ultrasound techniques for counting ovarian follicles
18th World Congress of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chicago, IL - 8/1/2008
Vascular complications of laparoscopy
Magee-Womens Hospital Gynecologic Specialties MIS Conference - 8/1/2008
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Other

Hiccups Review of Evidence-based Literature and Recent Advances
Moawad NS
http://www.DynamicMedical.com
Laparoscopic Suturing in the Vertical Zone
Nash Moawad
42nd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Washington, DC - 11/1/2013
Laparoscopic Suturing: Intra, Extra and Barbed
Nash Moawad
42nd AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Washington, DC - 11/1/2013
Laparoscopic weapons, Understanding energy sources and potential complications
Nash Moawad
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; ISGE Breakout Session, Reston, VA - 8/1/2013
Myomectomy, maximizing outcomes, minimizing risks
Nash Moawad
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; ISGE Breakout Session, Reston, VA - 8/1/2013
Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing for the Gynecologist, Urologist, General and Robotic Surgeon -THE Vertical Zone- The Next Level Beyond Triangulation
Nash Moawad
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons; Masters Class. Minimally Invasive Surgery Week 2013, SLS - 8/1/2013
AGL COEMIG Raises the Bar … Increasing Access to MIGS!
Nash Moawad, MD, MS and Andrew Canning, MHA, The AAGL NewsScope
4/1/2013
Laparoscopic Suturing: Practical Tips for Needle Management, Knot Tying and Suture Use
Nash Moawad
41st AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Las Vegas, NV - 11/1/2012
Taking Your Laparoscopic Suturing Skills to the Next Level
Nash Moawad
41st AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Las Vegas, NV - 11/1/2012
Laparoscopic Suturing: The “Vertical Zone”
Nash Moawad
41st AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Las Vegas, NV; The American Society of R - 11/1/2012
Advanced Expert Laparoscopic Suturing, The “Vertical Zone”
Nash Moawad
40th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hollywood, FL - 11/1/2011
Laparoscopic Suturing: Intra- and Extracorporeal and Barbed
Nash Moawad
40th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Hollywood, FL - 11/1/2011
Endoscopic management of uterine fibroids
Nash Moawad
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL - 10/1/2011
The role of Minimally-Invasive Surgery in Women's Health. Grand Rounds
Nash Moawad
University of Florida Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, Gainesville, FL - 7/1/2011
Laparoscopic suturing in the vertical zone
Nash Moawad
The American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL; The Society of Laparoendo - 1/1/2011
Comprehensive Workshop on Laparoscopic Suturing
Nash Moawad
The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy, Las Vegas, NV - 11/1/2010
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Committees

Chair, EMIGS Steering Committee, AAGL 2020 - Present

External Links

Endometriosishttps://ufhealth.org/endometriosis?utm_source=google&utm_medium=tj_ppc&utm_campaign=endometriosis&gclid=CjwKCAjw29ymBhAKEiwAHJbJ8mL99oNl_GXEJpkOCZqNDaZo4x5MGY5npA0kiPjCT-M8yqbnnavLXRoCC_4QAvD_BwE