Sarah Collins, MD, is a board-certified surgeon whose practice focuses on urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. Dr. Collins is an expert in diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, complex urogenital and rectovaginal fistulae, complex lower urinary tract injuries after pelvic surgery, and congenital genitourinary anomalies. Her skill and experience allow management of complex surgical problems through minimally invasive approaches whenever possible.
Because she understands the personal and private struggles that women with pelvic floor disorder face, Dr. Collins’ approach to care centers around being an advocate for her patients and prioritizing their healthcare experience from the first visit. She is heavily involved in creating and researching shared decision-making (SDM) tools for patients facing decisions about pelvic health treatment options. Her dedication to practice efficiency and streamlining the care experience is concentrated on ensuring that patients get the most out of every office and operating room encounter. She is a federally funded researcher and holds leadership roles in national and international professional organizations.
In addition to her surgical practice and research, Dr. Collins is passionate about teaching the next generation of gynecologic surgeons, providing training to medical students, residents and fellows. She also dedicates her time and surgical skill to an annual surgical mission to Rwanda, where she teaches local surgeons in the treatment of women with obstetric injuries and complex genitourinary and rectovaginal fistulae.
Hartford Hospital / University of Connecticut Health Center
Fellowship - Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
2011
Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth/Cleveland Clinic
Residency - Obstetrics & Gynecology
2007
Wayne State University School of Medicine
MD - Doctor of Medicine
2003
Wayne State University School of Medicine
MS - Basic Medical Sciences
1998
Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences
BA - English Literature
1997
Excluding Male Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Why We Do It and Why It's Wrong.
Excluding Male Trainees in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Why We Do It and Why It's Wrong. Int Urogynecol J. 2024 Jan; 35(1):31-34.
PMID: 38117297
Successful Use of Acellular Small Intestinal Submucosa Graft in Vaginal Reconstruction.
Successful Use of Acellular Small Intestinal Submucosa Graft in Vaginal Reconstruction. J Pediatr Surg. 2024 Jan; 59(1):124-128.
PMID: 37802758
Use of a Computerized Decisional Analysis Tool in Patients With Urgency Urinary Incontinence.
Use of a Computerized Decisional Analysis Tool in Patients With Urgency Urinary Incontinence. Urogynecology (Phila). 2023 09 01; 29(9):757-762.
PMID: 37607310
Relationships Between Urinary and Nonurinary Symptoms in Treatment-Seeking Women in LURN.
Relationships Between Urinary and Nonurinary Symptoms in Treatment-Seeking Women in LURN. Urogynecology (Phila). 2024 02 01; 30(2):123-131.
PMID: 37428882
Patient Satisfaction With Telehealth Visits for New Patient Appointments for Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Randomized Trial of Telehealth Versus Standard In-Person Office Visits.
Patient Satisfaction With Telehealth Visits for New Patient Appointments for Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Randomized Trial of Telehealth Versus Standard In-Person Office Visits. Urogynecology (Phila). 2023 02 01; 29(2):273-280.
PMID: 36735444
Mesh complications after total vs supracervical laparoscopic hysterectomy at time of minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy.
Mesh complications after total vs supracervical laparoscopic hysterectomy at time of minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 09; 33(9):2507-2514.
PMID: 35666287
Ultrasound-Measured Urethral Length Does Not Change following Minimally Invasive Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
Ultrasound-Measured Urethral Length Does Not Change following Minimally Invasive Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse. South Med J. 2022 03; 115(3):187-191.
PMID: 35237836
Sex Differences in Commercial Patient Reviews of Women and Men Urogynecologic Surgeons.
Sex Differences in Commercial Patient Reviews of Women and Men Urogynecologic Surgeons. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2022 03 01; 28(3):173-176.
PMID: 35272325
Predictors of postoperative complications from stress urinary incontinence procedures: a NSQIP database study.
Predictors of postoperative complications from stress urinary incontinence procedures: a NSQIP database study. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 08; 33(8):2291-2297.
PMID: 35028702
Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2022 03; 51(1):177-193.
PMID: 35135661