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Dr. Amy Park
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Dr. Amy Park is the Section Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and a co-host of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast.
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About Dr. Amy Park
Dr. Amy Park, MD is the Section Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery in the Obstetrics & Gynecology & Women’s Health Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History at Brown University before receiving her medical degree from the University of Rochester in 2002, where she graduated at the top of her class. Dr. Park then completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh, Magee Women’s Hospital. She then completed a combined fellowship in reconstructive pelvic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and female pelvic medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Other areas of expertise include urogynecology, pelvic organ prolapse repair, and robotic surgery.
Dr. Park has earned several distinctions, including being recognized as by Exceptional Women In Medicine for the past 6 years, and a Castle Connollly Top Doctor for 10 years. Dr. Park is board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and is nationally recognized for both her research and her award-winning video presentations. She is an active leader in many organizations and communities, including the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, American Urogynecologic Society, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and Society for Gynecologic Surgeons, Cleveland Clinic’s Alumni Board.
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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Amy Park
Episode #74
Curious about how to leave your mark as a mentor and leader in the field of OBGYN? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Starr Hampton, a professor of OBGYN and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, discusses her journey from a newly appointed faculty member to a leader in medical education.
Episode #73
Operating on the pregnant patient can be intimidating, but there are many ways to do so safely. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast Dr. Jamal Mourad, a MIG surgeon at Mayo Clinic, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the nuances of robotic surgery, particularly in the pregnant patient.
Episode #72
Peer review can be a daunting process as a physician, but there are ways to focus the process on constructive feedback and quality improvement rather than criticism and punishment. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, host Dr. Amy Park welcomes urogynecologist Dr. Maggie Mueller to discuss how we can improve the peer review process in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Episode #71
Human trafficking is a complex health issue, with many providers unsure how best to detect, counsel, and care for victims and survivors of human trafficking. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Julia Geynisman-Tan, a urogynecologist at Northwestern, to discuss signs of human trafficking and resources for caring for this patient population.
Episode #70
Surgical approaches to endometriosis continue to move towards greater levels of precision and efficacy as we learn more about the intricacies of this complex condition. Still, endometriosis continues to challenge gynecologic surgeons worldwide. How has endometriosis surgery evolved, and how can we apply what we’ve learned to continue to improve patient outcomes? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Tommaso Falcone, a renowned surgeon and expert in reproductive endocrinology and fertility, discusses the past, present, and future of endometriosis surgery.
Episode #68
Stay up to date on the latest advancements in gynecologic surgery. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman invite Dr. Johnny Yi, a pioneer in the field of minimally invasive surgery and urogynecology, to discuss the latest advancements in, benefits of, and challenges with single port robotic gynecologic surgery.
Episode #67
Everyone knows about the dangers of opioids, but how can physicians provide quality postoperative pain control without opioids? This episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosted by Dr. Amy Park, features a discussion with experts Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica on non-opioid pain control in obstetric and gynecologic surgery.
Episode #66
Pregnancy and childbirth have a significant impact on the pelvic floor, often more than patients realize and even more still than most of our current postpartum care models are designed to address. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Lisa Hickman, a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon from The Ohio State University, to discuss peripartum pelvic floor disorders and her dedicated clinic for women with advanced obstetric lacerations.
Episode #63
Women’s health has a history of being underfunded in the United States, leading many women to receive suboptimal care. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park engage in a detailed discussion with Dr. Louise P. King, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and Christopher Robertson, a law professor at Boston University, regarding the inequitable reimbursement structures that persist within the field of OBGYN.
Episode #60
In the modern era of rapid technological progress and AI, the medical community is abuzz with discussions on how medicine will change and how practice will adapt. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Arnold Advincula, a leading figure in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, to discuss the evolution and impact of robotic surgery in the field of gynecology.
Episode #56
In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park invite Dr. Vadim Morozov, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, to discuss the applications and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in gynecologic surgery both currently and in the future.
Episode #39
In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Princess Urbina shares her experiences with medical mission trips to underserved areas in the Philippines, where she was born, and the logistical challenges and rewards that come with this work. She also emphasizes the importance of providing sustainable healthcare solutions that empower local healthcare providers and meet the long-term needs of the community. The discussion further explores how these trips shape her perspective towards healthcare delivery.
Episode #38
In this episode, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park invite Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald to discuss the relationships among chronic inflammatory pelvic diseases, focusing on painful bladder syndrome / interstitial cystitis (IC) and endometriosis. Dr. Fitzgerald is a urogynecologist at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
Episode #37
This week on BackTable OBGYN, Drs. Mark Hoffman and Amy Park are joined by Dr. Barbara Levy to discuss the latest advancements in endometrial ablation using cryotherapy. Dr. Levy, a professor at George Washington University and a volunteer at the University of California San Diego OBGYN and reproductive sciences department, has dedicated her career to gynecological advancements.
Articles Featuring Dr. Amy Park
Adenomyosis is a condition where abnormal tissue grows within the uterine muscle, causing painful periods, heavy bleeding, and fertility issues in some cases. Despite its prevalence, diagnostic inaccuracies and misconceptions regarding the affected age group have led to reduced detection and unsuccessful treatment of adenomyosis symptoms in many affected patients.
Set to take effect in 2025, the NOPAIN Act may help fight the opioid epidemic by providing a reimbursement pathway for certain non-opioid medications. Gynecologists Dr. Paula Bilica and Dr. Steve McCarus explain the impact of the NOPAIN Act through the lens of Exparel, a non-opioid pain medication that’s becoming more widely used across various surgical disciplines.
Choosing between laparoscopy vs robotic surgery in gynecology requires addressing complex factors such as patient BMI, endometriosis, and procedure-specific challenges. Discover insights on surgical decision-making, patient positioning strategies, and the evolving preferences between these two advanced surgical methods in modern gynecology.
There is a growing need for safer and more accessible treatment options for uterine fibroids, giving rise to the use of radiofrequency and transcervical fibroid ablation. Doctors Barbara Levy, Mark Hoffman, and Amy Park present these procedures as potential alternatives to hysterectomies due to increased safety and efficiency.
Many women continue to seek alternatives to traditionally used hysterectomies or IUDs as methods to control abnormal heavy menstrual bleeding. Endometrial ablation, specifically cryoablation with Cerene, is a valuable option. From clinical counseling to the procedural process to long-term implications, doctors Barbara Levy, Mark Hoffman, and Amy Park walk through the advancing world of endometrial ablation.
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