Michelle E. Van Kuiken, MD

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist

Dr. Michelle E. Van Kuiken is a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist in Maywood, IL with special training and skill in gynecology and urology, including endoscopic and open surgery. As a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist, Michelle E. Van Kuiken, MD performs comprehensive management and consultation services for women with pelvic floor disorders. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery - Urology is also known as female urology, and is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pelvic floor disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons - Urologists include overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, urinary tract infections, fistulas, and pelvic organ prolapse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons - Urologists include cystourethroscopy, antibiotics, pessary fitting and removal, periurethral injections, vesicovaginal fistula repair, vaginal mesh insertion, ureteroneocystostomy, hysterectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and uterine suspension.

A subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions and complications resulting from them.