MelindaGailAbernethyMDFACOG

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Kalamazoo, MI

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, FPMRS, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

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Office
WMed OBGYN
1000 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone+1 269-337-6075
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Education & Training

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2013 - 2014
Loyola University Medical CenterFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2011 - 2013
University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007 - 2011
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 2018 - 2025
MD State Medical License 2014 - 2018
IL State Medical License 2011 - 2014
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical Trials

TOTEM: Trial of TAP Block Effective Medications Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 01
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
The bladder microbiome and interstitial cystitis: is there a connection?
Melinda Abernethy, Angie Tsuei> ;Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2021 Dec 1
1 citations
Treat or Wait? Natural Perioperative Course of Overactive Bladder Symptoms at the Time of Midurethral Sling Placement.
Bhumy Davé Heliker, Kimberly Kenton, Alix Komar, Margaret G. Mueller, Christina Lewicky-Gaupp, Melinda Abernethy> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2021 Feb 1
Prevalence of Screening High Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Urogynecology Patients.
Emily N.B. Myer, Annelise Long, Conisha Cooper, Tola Fashokun, Melinda Abernethy, Chi Chiung Grace Chen> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2020 Aug 1
10 citations
Longitudinal changes in pelvic floor muscle strength among parous women
Emily N.B. Myer, Jennifer Roem, David A. Lovejoy, Melinda Abernethy, Joan L. Blomquist, Victoria L. Handa> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018 Jun 11
18 citations
Laparoscopic and robotic skills are transferable in a simulation setting: a randomized controlled trial.
Lauren Thomaier, Megan S. Orlando, Melinda Abernethy, C. Paka, Chi Chiung Grace Chen> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2017 Aug 1
1 citations
Prevalence of cognitive impairment in older women with pelvic floor disorders
Cynelle Murray Kunkle, Melinda Abernethy, Lily R. Van Tongeren, Tola Fashokun, Edward J. Wright, Chi Chiung Grace Chen> ;International Urogynecology Journal. 2017 Apr 4
78 citations
Urinary Microbiome and Cytokine Levels in Women With Interstitial Cystitis.
Melinda Abernethy, Amy B. Rosenfeld, James R. White, Margaret G. Mueller, Christina Lewicky-Gaupp, Kimberly Kenton> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Mar 1
15 citations
Retention of laparoscopic and robotic skills among medical students: a randomized controlled trial
Megan S. Orlando, Lauren Thomaier, Melinda Abernethy, Chi Chiung Grace Chen> ;Surgical Endoscopy. 2017 Jan 11
24 citations
Activity Restriction Recommendations and Outcomes After Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Margaret G. Mueller, Christina Lewicky-Gaupp, Sarah A. Collins, Melinda Abernethy, Alex Alverdy, Kimberly Kenton> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017 Apr 1
22 citations
Outcomes in 450 Women After Minimally Invasive Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
Margaret G. Mueller, Kristin M. Jacobs, Elizabeth R. Mueller, Melinda Abernethy, Kimberly Kenton> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2016 Jul 1
Laparoscopic and Robotic Skills Are Transferable in a Simulation Setting.
Lauren Thomaier, Melinda Abernethy, C. Paka, Ccg Chen> ;Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2015 Nov 1
2 citations
Does Side Make a Difference? Anatomical Differences Between the Left and Right Ureter.
Stephen E. Odegard, Melinda Abernethy, Elizabeth R. Mueller> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Sep 1
28 citations
Colpocleisis: a safe, minimally invasive option for pelvic organ prolapse.
Margaret G. Mueller, Chandy Ellimootil, Melinda Abernethy, Elizabeth R. Mueller, Samuel Hohmann, Kimberly Kenton> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 Jan 1
58 citations
“I Should Know Better”: The Roles of Relationships, Spirituality, Disclosure, Stigma, and Shame for Older Women Living With HIV Seeking Support in the South
Catherine A. Grodensky, Carol E. Golin, Chaunetta Jones, Meheret Mamo, Alexis C. Dennis, Melinda Abernethy, Kristine B. Patterson> ;The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. 2015 Jan 1
1 citations
Urethral sensation following reconstructive pelvic surgery.
Melinda Abernethy, Carley Davis, Lior Lowenstein, Elizabeth R. Mueller, Linda Brubaker, Kimberly Kenton> ;International Urogynecology Journal. 2014 May 14
5 citations
Yoga from the pelvic floor.
Sandi Tenfelde, Rich Logan, Melinda Abernethy> ;Beginnings. 2014 Feb 1
18 citations
Risk factors for lower urinary tract injury at the time of hysterectomy for benign reasons.
Mamta M. Mamik, Danielle D. Antosh, Dena White, E.M. Myers, Melinda Abernethy, Salma Rahimi, Nina Bhatia, Clifford Qualls, Gena C. Dunivan, Rebecca G. Rogers> ;International Urogynecology Journal. 2014 Jan 25
57 citations
Symptom resolution after operative management of complications from transvaginal mesh.
Erin C. Crosby, Melinda Abernethy, Mitchell B. Berger, John O.L. DeLancey, Dee E. Fenner, Daniel M. Morgan> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014 Jan 1
25 citations
Long-term patient satisfaction with michigan four-wall sacrospinous ligament suspension for prolapse.
Kindra Larson, Tovia M. Smith, Mitchell B. Berger, Melinda Abernethy, Susan Fields Mead, Dee E. Fenner, John O.L. DeLancey, Daniel M. Morgan> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013 Nov 1
20 citations
Where do we place the sacrocolpopexy stitch? A magnetic resonance imaging investigation.
Melinda Abernethy, Evalynn Vasquez, Kimberly Kenton, Linda Brubaker, Elizabeth R. Mueller> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2013 Jan 1
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