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Rena Malik, MD, Urology, Irvine, CA, University of Maryland Medical Center

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Urology Irvine, CA

Female Urology/Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Malik is a urologist who specializes in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She joined as Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology at the University of Maryland in 2018. She previously completing training at the University of Chicago and University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in reconstructive urology including the management of female and male voiding dysfunction, urinary incontinence, vaginal and robotic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, neurogenic bladder, urodynamic evaluation, male and female urethral stricture, vesicovaginal fistula, urethral diverticulum, and mesh-related complications.

    She is currently a member of the American Urological Association, and the Society of Women in urology. She is also a member and participant in the social media committee for the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction as well as the Association of Women Surgeons. She has published over 20 peer-review articles and book chapters. Her current research interests include gender disparity, health literacy, and health care outcomes.

Clinical Expertise

  • Rectal prolapse, Incontinence disorders, Urodynamic testing, Uterine prolapse, Uterine prolapse repair, Urge incontinence, Stress incontinence, Mixed incontinence, Detrusor overactivity, Urethral diverticulum, Urethral stricture disease, Overactive bladder, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Posterior vaginal wall prolapse, Pelvic organ prolapse repair, Erectile dysfunction, Robotic surgery, Female voiding dysfunction, Urethral reconstruction, Male voiding dysfunction, Urodynamics, Ureteral stricture, Urethroplasty, Voiding dysfunction, Botulinum toxin injection for overactive bladder, Robotic gynecologic surgery, Vaginal mesh erosion, Minimally invasvive urologic surgery

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Urology), 2016 - 2018
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Urology, 2010 - 2016
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    State University of New York at BuffaloB.S., Biomedical Sciences, 2002 - 2006
  • State University of New York at Buffalo
    State University of New York at BuffaloB.A., Social Sciences Interdisciplinary, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • American Board of Urology Urology
  • American Board of Urology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AUA Young Urologist of the Year American Urological Association, 2023
  • Top Doctor Baltimore Magazine, 2019-2022
  • 2nd place resident research award Illinois Urologic Society Annual Meeting, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Modern Comparison of urodynamic findings in diabetic versus nondiabetic females  
    Malik RD, Cohn JA, Volsky J, Garvey SL, Chang C, Bales GT, Chung DE, FPMRS, 1/20/2018
  • Bethanechol: Is It Still Being Prescribed for Bladder Dysfunction in Women?  
    Gaitonde S, Malik RD, Christie A, Zimmern PE, Int J Clin Practice, 1/15/2018
  • Impact of Allergy and Resistance of Antibiotic Selection for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Older Women  
    Malik RD, Wu, Y, Christie AL, Alhalabi F, Zimmern PE, Urology, 1/1/2018
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Definition of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Women: Which One to Adopt?
    Malik RD, Wu Y, Zimmern PE, SUFU Winter Meeting, Austin, TX, 1/27/2018
  • The Utility of Urodynamic Evaluation in Clinical Practice
    Malik RD, Hess DS, Carmel ME, Lemack GE, Zimmern PE, SUFU Winter Meeting, Austin, TX, 2018; San Francisco, CA, 2018, 1/19/2018
  • A Comparison of Synthetic Midurethral Slings and Autologous Pubovaginal Slings in the Setting of Concomitant Surgery
    Hess DS, Malik RD, Christie A, Carmel ME, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 1/18/2018
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Lectures

  • Evaluation of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction 
    Philadelphia, PA - 1/3/2018
  • So You Want to Pursue a Fellowship in FPMRS, Now What 
    Philadelphia, PA - 1/3/2018

Other

Authored Content

  • Outcome Measures and Patient Expectations for Overactive Bladder9/26/2018

Press Mentions

  • The 5 Reasons Your Pee Might Be ORANGE and When You Must See a Doctor
    The 5 Reasons Your Pee Might Be ORANGE and When You Must See a DoctorMarch 1st, 2023
  • Viagra Shows Promise in Extending Men’s Lives, Among Other Areas
    Viagra Shows Promise in Extending Men’s Lives, Among Other AreasJanuary 30th, 2023
  • These Urologists Are Setting the Record Straight About Penises and COVID
    These Urologists Are Setting the Record Straight About Penises and COVIDDecember 3rd, 2021
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Committees

  • Member, Association of Women Surgeons, Communications Committee 2018 - Present
  • Member, Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction, Social Committee Member 2017 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
    Member
  • Member
  • Society of Women in Urology
    Member
  • Association of Women Surgeons
    Member

Other Languages

  • Punjabi, Hindi

Hospital Affiliations