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Kara de Winter, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Long Beach, CA, Long Beach Medical Center

KaraLaurende WinterMDFACOG(She/Her)

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Long Beach, CA

General Gynecology, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Staff Urogynecologist

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Summary

  • Dr. Lauren de Winter (formerly Barnes) is an Gynecologist in Long Beach, CA and is affiliated with Praxis Urogynecology. She received her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, OB/GYN residency at Harvard's Partners program and fellowship at the University of New Mexico. She specializes in Urogynecology.

Education & Training

  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    University of New Mexico School of MedicineFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2017 - 2020
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013 - 2017
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2017 - 2020
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Urogynecology Fellow Paper AUGS PFD Week, 2020
  • Best Fellow Research Project University of New Mexico, 2019
  • Award for Excellence in FPMRS Partners OB/GYN Residency, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Behind the Mask: Gender Bias Experiences of Female Surgeons.  
    Barnes KL, Dunivan G, Sussman A, McGuire L, McKee R, Academic Medicine. 2020 Jul: epub ahead of print
  • Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy versus Home Biofeedback for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Non-inferiority Trial.  
    Barnes KL, Cichowski S, Komesu Y, Jeppson P, Ninivaggio C, McGuire B, Dunivan G, Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2020, 2020
  • Supervised Sexism: Gender Bias Experiences of Female Surgical Trainees  
    Barnes KL, McGuire L, Dunivan G, Sussman A, McKee R., J Surg Educ, 11/2019
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Office Gynecology: A Case-Based Approach 
    Chapter: Postpartum Fecal and Flatal Incontinence. 
    Barnes KL, Berkowitz L.Editors: Chelmow, David, et al..Cambridge University Press2019
  • Pocket Obstetrics and Gynecology 
    Chapter: Perioperative Patient Management 
    Barnes KL, Shalowitz D.Editors: Hurt, KJ.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins2018

Abstracts/Posters

  • Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy versus Home Biofeedback for Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Randomized Non-inferiority Trial. Pelvic Floor Disorders Week
    Barnes KL, Cichowski S, McGuire B, Komesu Y, Jeppson P, Dunivan G, American Urogynecologic Society 41th Annual Meeting, Virtual (COVID), 2020

Press Mentions

  • Are You Kegel-ing Correctly?
    Are You Kegel-ing Correctly?September 23rd, 2020

Committees

  • Working Group Member, Female Bladder Pain Writing Group AUGS/IUGA 2020 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • White Paper Author, AnalyticaDisclosure: Compensated for authoring White Paper.2020 - 2020

External Links

Dr. Kara de Winter, Dr. Kara de Winter, MD, Dr. K de Winter, Dr. Kara Lauren de Winter