
Mary Ellen Wechter MD MPH, FACOG
General Gynecology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery
General gynecology and minimally invasive gynecological surgery (MIGS) at North Florida Gynecology Specialists, LLC
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836 Prudential DriveSuite 1600Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone+1 904-399-4862
Fax+1 904-402-8948
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Summary
- Dr. Mary Wechter is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist based in Jacksonville, FL, with subspecialties in General Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan and pursued fellowships in Public Health Epidemiology and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the University of North Carolina Hospitals. Dr. Wechter has been practicing as a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL since 2008. Her areas of experience include robotics, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, fibroids, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, pelvic masses, contraception, PCOS, hirsutism, vulvar diseases, human papilloma virus/abnormal paps, and chronic pelvic pain. She has published several research articles in journals such as the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Human Reproduction, with multiple citations from other publications. Additionally, she has participated in clinical trials, such as the Trendelenburg's Slide Prevention Study, and has received several CMS Meaningful Use Stage Certifications from Allscripts. Dr. Wechter is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and of The American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Public Health Epidemiology, 2004 - 2006
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, 2004 - 2006
University of MichiganResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000 - 2004
Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2008 - 2028
NC State Medical License 2004 - 2011
OR State Medical License 2007 - 2008
MI State Medical License 2000 - 2004
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR (Modular), Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2012, 2014-2015, 2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsEvaluation of Positioning Devices for Optimization of Outcomes in Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Gynecologic Surgery.Deepanjana Das, Katie Propst, Mary Ellen Wechter, Rosanne M. Kho
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2019-02-01 - 14 citationsOperative Outcomes of Opportunistic Bilateral Salpingectomy at the Time of Benign Hysterectomy in Low-Risk Premenopausal Women: A Systematic ReviewRosanne M. Kho, Mary Ellen Wechter
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2017-02-01 - 28 citationsComplications in robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery according to case type: a 6-year retrospective cohort study using Clavien-Dindo classification.Mary Ellen Wechter, Jasmine Mohd, Javier F. Magrina, Jeffrey L. Cornella, Paul M. Magtibay
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 2014-09-01
Press Mentions
Understanding EndometriosisApril 2nd, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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