Dr. Sandra Valaitis is an expert in treating women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other disorders of the urogenital system. Her areas of interest include midurethral slings, complex reconstructive pelvic surgery, robotic surgery, repair of genitourinary fistulae, and the treatment of mesh complications and erosion. She is a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the Center for Pelvic Health.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Valaitis has lectured nationally and internationally to faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, nursing staff, and community audiences. She is the recipient of several awards for leadership and teaching excellence. She participates in variety of faculty development and leadership programs locally and nationally. Her current research interests are focused in robotic surgery, treatments for overactive bladder and finding ways to enhance physician wellness through EMR efficiency. Dr. Valaitis has been named a "Top Doctor" in women’s health by Chicago magazine annually since 2011.
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Sandra Valaitis, MD
- Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Research and Scholarly Interests: clinical efficiency, overactive bladder, pelvic floor disorders, physician wellness, robotic surgery
- Websites: Center for Pelvic Health, My clinical website, Research Network Profile
- Contact: svalaitis@bsd.uchicago.edu