KarolynnTEcholsMDFACOG, FPMRS, FABOIM

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Philadelphia, PA

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief FPMRS, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Office
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
833 Chestnut St , Dept Ob/Gyn
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone+1 215-955-5000

Fax+1 215-955-7366
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Education & Training

University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonFellowship, Integrative Medicine, 2014 - 2016
Louisiana State University School of MedicineFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2000 - 2003
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996 - 2000
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1996
Cornell UniversityBS, Electrical Engineering , 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

DE State Medical License Current
NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
FL State Medical License 1999 - 2022
LA State Medical License 2000 - 2007
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
American Board of Physician SpecialtiesDiplomate of American Board of Integrative Medicine

Clinical Trials

Restorelle® Mesh Versus Native Tissue Repair for Prolapse Start of enrollment: 2014 Aug 01
Completed

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Dehydrated human amniotic membrane and amniotic fluid allograft for the treatment of complex rectovaginal fistulas: A novel technique.
Jessica Clark, Thomas N Tulenko, Karolynn Echols> ;International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2023 Jul 1
1 citations
Non-venous Pelvic Pain and Roles for Pelvic Floor PT or Pudendal Nerve Blocks.
Karolynn T. Echols, Jennifer Rich> ;Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. 2021 Mar 1
1 citations
Treatment of Vaginal Shortening and Narrowing With Autologous Buccal Mucosa Graft Augmentation Without Vaginal Mold.
Alexander A. Berger, Karolynn T. Echols> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2019 Jan 1
4 citations
A novel approach to recurrent vaginal vault prolapse in a patient with müllerian agenesis.
Tamara V. Toidze, Karolynn T. Echols, Ricardo Caraballo> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2015 May 1
6 citations
Pelvic organ prolapse is associated with alteration of sphingosine-1-phosphate/Rho-kinase signalling pathway in human vaginal wall
S H Rhee, Ping Zhang, Krystal Hunter, S T Mama, Ricardo Caraballo, Adam S. Holzberg, R H Seftel, A D Seftel, Karolynn T. Echols, M E DiSanto> ;Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2015 Feb 18
Management of soil-transmitted helminthiasis in surgical candidates for obstetric fistula repair
Njoki Ng'ang'a, Karolynn T. Echols, Fatai Ilupeju, Ramses Kalumbi> ;The Lancet. Global Health. 2014 Jul 1
2 citations
Surgical treatment of persistent vaginal granulation tissue using CO(2) laser vaporization under colposcopic and laparoscopic guidance.
Benjamin J. Steinberg, Tiffany Mapp, Saifuddin Mama, Karolynn T. Echols> ;JSLS. 2012 Jul 1
12 citations
Postoperative urinary retention following vaginal mesh procedures for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
Benjamin J. Steinberg, Peter S. Finamore, Deeptha N. Sastry, Adam S. Holzberg, Ricardo Caraballo, Karolynn T. Echols> ;International Urogynecology Journal. 2010 Jun 29
14 citations
Sling procedures after repair of obstetric vesicovaginal fistula in Niamey, Niger
Charles Ascher-Walsh, Tracy Capes, Yungtai Lo, Abdoulaye Idrissa, Jeffrey Wilkinson, Karolynn T. Echols, Bruce Crawford, Rene R. Genadry> ;International Urogynecology Journal. 2010 Jun 17
14 citations
Risk factors for mesh erosion 3 months following vaginal reconstructive surgery using commercial kits vs. fashioned mesh-augmented vaginal repairs.
Peter S. Finamore, Karolynn T. Echols, Krystal Hunter, Howard B. Goldstein, Adam S. Holzberg, Babak Vakili> ;International Urogynecology Journal. 2010 Mar 1
5 citations
Characteristics of physicians who choose fellowship training in obstetrics and gynecology.
Peter S. Finamore, Krystal Hunter, Howard B. Goldstein, Ashley R. Stuckey, Karolynn T. Echols, Babak Vakili> ;Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 2010 Mar 1
2 citations
Anatomic relationships of the "top-down" mid-urethral sling.
Peter S. Finamore, Karolynn T. Echols, Babak Vakili, Ralph R. Chesson, S. Abbas Shobeiri> ;The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2009 May 1
110 citations
Urinary tract injury during hysterectomy based on universal cystoscopy.
Okechukwu A. Ibeanu, Ralph R. Chesson, Karolynn T. Echols, Mily Nieves, Fatuma Busangu, Thomas E. Nolan> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2009 Jan 1
135 citations
The incidence of urinary tract injury during hysterectomy: a prospective analysis based on universal cystoscopy.
Babak Vakili, Ralph R. Chesson, Brooke L. Kyle, S. Abbas Shobeiri, Karolynn T. Echols, Richard Gist, Yong T. Zheng, Thomas E. Nolan> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2005 May 1
91 citations
Levator contraction strength and genital hiatus as risk factors for recurrent pelvic organ prolapse.
Babak Vakili, Yong T. Zheng, Holly Loesch, Karolynn T. Echols, Nicholas Franco, Ralph R. Chesson> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2005 May 1
17 citations
The anatomy of midurethral slings and dynamics of neurovascular injury.
S. Abbas Shobeiri, Raymond F. Gasser, Ralph R. Chesson, Karolynn T. Echols> ;International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2003 Jul 5
6 citations
Sinus formation after insertion of a silicone-coated suburethral sling.
S. Abbas Shobeiri, Karolynn T. Echols, Nicholas Franco> ;International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2003 Aug 2
8 citations
Medium-term follow-up of transvaginal suburethral slings: variance in outcome success using two different evaluation methods
Nicholas Franco, S.Abbas Shobeiri, Karolynn T. Echols> ;Urology. 2002 Oct 1
10 citations
Digital examination compared to trans-perineal ultrasound for the evaluation of anal sphincter repair.
S. A. Shobeiri, Thomas E. Nolan, R. Yordan-Jovet, Karolynn T. Echols, Ralph R. Chesson> ;International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2002 Jul 1
6 citations
Persistence of delayed hypersensitivity following transurethral collagen injection for recurrent urinary stress incontinence.
Karolynn T. Echols, Ralph R. Chesson, E. F. Breaux, S. A. Shobeiri> ;International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. 2002 Jan 1
5 citations
Cystoscopic fistulography: a new technique for the diagnosis of vesicocervical fistula.
S.Abbas Shobeiri, Ralph R. Chesson, Karolynn T. Echols> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2001 Dec 1
Mycosis fungoides in pregnancy: remission after treatment with alpha-interferon in a case refractory to conventional therapy: a case report.
Echols, K. T., Gilles, J. M., Diro, M.> ;J Matern Fetal Med. 2001 Feb
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Press Mentions

Coloplast Teams up with Dr. Arturo Manchaca for a Study That Will IMPLANT MESH in NEW WOMENOctober 14th, 2015

Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Fellow

Hospital Affiliations

Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania