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Gamal M. Ghoniem, MD, Urology, Orange, CA

Gamal M. Ghoniem MD

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery


Professor & Vice Chair of Urology

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  • 101 The City Dr SPavillion III, Bldg. 29Orange, CA 92868

  • Phone+1 714-456-7005

  • Fax+1 888-378-4358

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Summary

  • Dr. Gamal M. Ghoniem is a urology specialist based in Orange, CA, with subspecialties in Urogynecology, Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) He completed his urology residency at the University of Michigan and a fellowship in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery at Roger WilliamsHospital of Rhode Island/Brown University. He is currently a Professor Emirtus and Vice Chair of Urology at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. His previous roles include heading the section of Voiding Dysfunction, Female Urology, and Reconstruction at Cleveland Clinic Florida and professorships at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Ghoniem has expertise in urinary incontinence, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic reconstructive surgery. His publication record includes studies on the efficacy of surgery and novel treatments for overactive bladder. He has conducted clinical trials on treatments for stress urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. His accolades include SUFU lifetime achievement Award, chairman of ICS meeting 2020 and being named a Top Doctor by Orange County Magazine and Castle Connolly, as well as receiving the CMS Meaningful Use Stage certifications.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Urology, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Alexandria
    University of AlexandriaMA, Urological Surgery, 1978
  • University of Alexandria
    University of AlexandriaMA, Urological Surgery, 1978
  • Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
    Alexandria University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1974, MBChB, Honors
  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
    Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown UniversityFellowship, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (Obgyn)

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2028
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1982 - 2022
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1984 - 2018
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2000 - 2017
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1987 - 2001
  • Urology
    American Board of Urology Urology
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
    American Board of Urology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Orange County Magazine, 2016-2020
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Sunrise Ambulatory Care, Allscripts, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Sunrise Ambulatory Care, Allscripts, 2015-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Transvesical Laparoscopic Closure of Urethrovesical Fistulae
    Ghoniem, GM, Zhamshid Okhunov, WCE – 31st World Congress of Endo & SWL 2013, 1/1/2013
  • Uterine Preservation: Bilateral Sacrospinous Suspension Using Uphold Mesh Kit
    Ghoniem, GM, SUFU meeting 2011 and AUA annual meeting, 1/1/2011
  • Long Term Durability Of Polydimethylsiloxane Injection For Female Stress Urinary Incontinence Correlates With Histopathology
    Ghoniem And W. Wustenberg, AUA meeting, 1/1/2011

Lectures

  • Another Approach to Treating OAB 
    Costa Mesa, CA - 10/10/2013
  • Surgical Management of Incontinence 
    3/25/2013
  • Diverticulum & Fistulas 
    3/6/2013

Press Mentions

  • Rapid Improvement in Overactive Bladder with Transvaginal RF Nerve Ablation
    Rapid Improvement in Overactive Bladder with Transvaginal RF Nerve AblationMay 2nd, 2025

Other Languages

  • Farsi

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