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John DeLancey, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ann Arbor, MI

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Obstetrics & Gynecology • Ann Arbor, MI

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Norman F. Miller Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Michigan Medical School

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Summary

  • John O. L. DeLancey, MD is the Norman F. Miller Professor of Gynecology at the University of Michigan. A native of Ann Arbor, he is a graduate of Oberlin College and the University of Michigan Medical School. He has an active practice in managing difficult and refractory problems with pelvic organ prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders.

    For his for pioneering work on the causes, prevention, and treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders, Dr. DeLancey was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine in 2012 (formerly the Institute of Medicine) and inducted as an Honorary Member of the Royal college of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ad eundem in 2016. He has been President of the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society, American Urogynecologic Society and the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons receiving the Distinguished Surgeon Award from the latter group.

    He and his group have conducted cutting-edge work identifying the basic mechanisms of pelvic floor disorders and their relationship to vaginal birth, published over 300 scientific papers, and been a key-note speaker in 30 countries on 6 continents. He has received over $24 million in NIH funding in 20 years to support his interdisciplinary research with biomechanical engineer James Ashton-Miller and nurse researcher Janis Miller.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1977 - 1981
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1981 - 2027
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Honorary Fellow ad eundem Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2016
  • National Academy of Medicine 2012
  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Recommended Standardized Anatomic Terminology of the Posterior Female Pelvis and Vulva Based on a Structured Medical Literature Review  
    Audra Jolyn Hill, Sunil Balgobin, Peter C Jeppson, Mallika Anand, Cara Ninivaggio, Katarzyna Bochenska, Saifuddin T Mama, Marlene M Corton, John Delancey, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Authored Content

  • Structural, Functional, and Symptomatic Differences Between Women with Rectocele Versus Cystocele and Normal SupportFebruary 2018

Press Mentions

  • Gynecologic Surgeon Receives Prestigious Honor
    Gynecologic Surgeon Receives Prestigious HonorOctober 3rd, 2016
  • How Can Women Suffering Silently from Childbirth Injuries Find Healing?
    How Can Women Suffering Silently from Childbirth Injuries Find Healing?August 4th, 2016
  • Urogynecologists Speak: FDA Reclassification Welcome
    Urogynecologists Speak: FDA Reclassification WelcomeJanuary 22nd, 2016
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Grant Support

  • Mechanisms Of Posterior Vaginal ProlapseEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2011
  • Administrative CoreEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2008–2011
  • Birth, Muscle Injury And Pelvic Floor DysfunctionEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2007–2011
  • Mechanisms Of Anterior Vaginal Wall Support FailureEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2005–2011
  • Orwh: SCOR On Sex And Gender Factors Affecting Women'S *Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2002–2006
  • RACE Differences In Female Ui: Epidemiology And BiologyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2001–2005
  • DO Women With Prolapse Have Levator Ani Impairment?Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2000–2004
  • Which Pelvic Floor Defects Cause Stress Incontinence?Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2002
  • What Damage Does Vaginal Birth CauseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1997–2000

Professional Memberships

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