
Karolynn T Echols MD FACOG, FPMRS, Dip ABOIM (She/Her)
Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief FPMRS, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital833 Chestnut St , Dept Ob/GynPhiladelphia, PA 19106
Phone+1 215-955-5000
Fax+1 215-955-7366
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Summary
- Dr. Karolynn Echols is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA, with subspecialties in Urogynecology, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, and Complementary and Integrative Medicine. She completed her medical education at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and furthered her expertise with fellowships at the University of Arizona and Louisiana State University. Dr. Echols is an Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and has held several teaching and leadership positions throughout her career, including a former Fellowship Program Director at Cooper University Healthcare. She has contributed to the field through publications in respected journals on topics such as stress incontinence and novel surgical techniques, and she is also involved in clinical trials. Her work includes areas like urinary incontinence treatment and female pelvic medicine. Dr. Echols has received certifications related to her use of electronic health records.
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonFellowship, Integrative Medicine, 2014 - 2016
Louisiana State University School of MedicineFellowship, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic 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
FL State Medical License 1999 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2025 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
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
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts TouchWorks EHR, Allscripts, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Restorelle® Mesh Versus Native Tissue Repair for Prolapse
- Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Yoni.Fit in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 03
- OnabotulinumtoxinA Bladder Injection Study Start of enrollment: 2018 Aug 08
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsA Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel Device for Stress Incontinence.Christina Escobar, Eric R Sokol, Nirit Rosenblum, Douglas Milikien, Karolynn Echols
Urogynecology. 2026-02-01 - 6 citationsVesicovaginal fistula formation after cervical cerclage.Lydia Hu, Mymy Nguyen, Moti Gulersen, Amanda Roman-Camargo, Karolynn Echols
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2025-12-01 - 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. 2023-07-01
Press Mentions
Watkins-Conti’s FDA-Cleared Bladder Support Device Shows Positive Results in Clinical TrialMay 22nd, 2025
Watkins-Conti Reports Positive Clinical Trial Results for FDA-Cleared Yōni.Fit Bladder Support DeviceMay 13th, 2025
Coloplast Teams up with Dr. Arturo Manchaca for a Study That Will IMPLANT MESH in NEW WOMENOctober 14th, 2015
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Urogynecologic SocietyMember
- Society of Gynecologic SurgeonsMember
- American Board of Integrative MedicineFellow
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