Margaret (Maggie) Mueller, MD is an internationally recognized urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon. Her expertise in minimally invasive and robotic gynecologic techniques allows her to offer a wider range of treatment options so that each patient’s care is personal and customized to their specific needs and goals. Along with her team, she pioneered the Single Port Robotic Surgery program, providing patients with accelerated recovery. Dr. Mueller cares for patients with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, complex urogenital fistulas, mesh complications tailoring each treatment plan to meet the goals of her patients. Additionally, Dr. Mueller has niche surgical expertise in the management of congenital genitourinary anomalies in adolescents and young women. Recognizing the need for high quality care in this patient population, she received special ABOG Focus of Practice designation in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and founded a multidisciplinary program dedicated to caring for adolescents and young women with congenital anomalies, such as Meyer Rokitansy Kuster Hasuser Syndrome.
Along with her commitment to her clinical practice, Dr. Mueller is dedicated to advancing the field of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery through high quality research. She is an avid NIH-funded investigator leading multicenter cutting-edge research to better the care women with pelvic floor disorders receive. Her investigation focuses around surgical outcomes, education and advocacy and been published in numerous well respected, scientific journals, including Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Journal of Urology, International Urogynecology Journal and Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
She is also passionate about surgical education. Well decorated in both undergraduate and graduate medical education, she has served as the Program Director for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship and Module Leader for Reproductive Science. Nationally, she has partnered with organizations including ACGME, AUGS, ABOG in developing curricula, redesigning milestones, and participating in the certification pathway to influence the education of the next generation of urogynecologic surgeons. She currently directs the national Robotic Surgery course for urogynecology fellows, and has taught many national and international courses in surgical techniques and the identification and management of lower urinary tract injury.
Loyola University, Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Fellowship - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
2015
Loyola University, Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Fellowship
2013
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Residency - Obstetrics and Gynecology
2012
Loyola University, Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
MD - Doctor of Medicine
2008
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
BS - Exercise Physiology
2004
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
BA - Vocal Performance
2004
Small Bowel Complications After Sacrocolpopexy: A Case Series.
Small Bowel Complications After Sacrocolpopexy: A Case Series. Urogynecology (Phila). 2025 Aug 01; 31(8):816-821.
PMID: 40179039
Reducing Waste During Midurethral Slings: A Quality Improvement Initiative.
Reducing Waste During Midurethral Slings: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Urogynecology (Phila). 2025 May 01.
PMID: 40310876
Impact of preoperative urinary tract infection on perioperative outcomes following benign hysterectomy.
Impact of preoperative urinary tract infection on perioperative outcomes following benign hysterectomy. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2025 Jul; 311:114019.
PMID: 40315684
Advancing our Understanding of the Urothelium and Lamina Propria, Hormone Receptors, Vascular Supply, and Sensory Aspects of the Female Human Urethra.
Advancing our Understanding of the Urothelium and Lamina Propria, Hormone Receptors, Vascular Supply, and Sensory Aspects of the Female Human Urethra. Neurourol Urodyn. 2025 Apr; 44(4):935-943.
PMID: 40103421
Associations Between U.S. Women's Toileting Behaviors and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of RISE for HEALTH Study Data.
Associations Between U.S. Women's Toileting Behaviors and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of RISE for HEALTH Study Data. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2025 05; 34(5):653-664.
PMID: 40029194
Body image and sexual function improve following prolapse repair.
Body image and sexual function improve following prolapse repair. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Sep; 233(3):182.e1-182.e12.
PMID: 39922444
Rate of Urine Culture Contamination with Different Methods of Urine Specimen Collection.
Rate of Urine Culture Contamination with Different Methods of Urine Specimen Collection. Int Urogynecol J. 2025 May; 36(5):1029-1035.
PMID: 39907771
Pessary Placement for Voiding Dysfunction Due to Prolapse Among Neurologically Intact Women.
Pessary Placement for Voiding Dysfunction Due to Prolapse Among Neurologically Intact Women. Urogynecology (Phila). 2025 Apr 01; 31(4):384-389.
PMID: 39823218
Effects of Social Determinants of Health and Social Support on Surgical Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Hysterectomy.
Effects of Social Determinants of Health and Social Support on Surgical Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Hysterectomy. Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Jan 01; 145(1):115-123.
PMID: 39481111
Reliability of Uroflowmetry Pattern Interpretation in Adult Women.
Reliability of Uroflowmetry Pattern Interpretation in Adult Women. Neurourol Urodyn. 2024 Nov; 43(8):2084-2092.
PMID: 39264028
Board of Directors, Member-at-Large
American Urogynecologic Society
2019 - 2022
President
Chicago Gynecologic Society
2019
AUGS Leadership Program
AUGS
2019
Board of Directors, Member-at-Large
Chicago Gynecologic Society
2017 - 2019
FAME Medical Certificate Program
Northwestern University
2017
APGO Scholars and Leaders
APGO
2017
Best Fellow Paper
Chicago Gynecologic Society
2015
Excellence in Student Teaching Award
University of Chicago
2009
MD, Magna Cum Laude
Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
2008
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Loyola School of Medicine
2008
Durr Keann Scholarship
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
2006 - 2008
A.B. Dick Jr. Health Careers Scholarship
Lake Forest Hospital
2004 - 2007
BA in Vocal Performance, with Distinction
University of Iowa
2004
BS in Exercise Science, with Honors and Distinction
University of Iowa
2004
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
University of Iowa
2004
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
University of Iowa
2002
Robert Swisher Memorial
University of Iowa School of Music
2002 - 2003
U.I. National Scholars Award
University of Iowa
2000 - 2004
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
University of Iowa
2000 - 2004