Meghana Gowda, MD

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - OB/GYN

Dr. Meghana Gowda is a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - OB/GYN in Richmond, VA with special training and skill in obstetrics, urology, and gynecology. As a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - OB/GYN, Meghana Gowda, MD performs non-surgical and surgical procedures to address conditions caused by torn pelvic floor connective tissue or weakened pelvic floor muscles. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery - OB/GYN is a subspeciality also called urogynecology that focuses on diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders in women. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons - OB/GYN include urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic pain, fistulas, and pelvic organ prolapse. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeons - OB/GYN include cystourethroscopy, Kegel exercise, dietary change, pelvic exercise, pelvic floor therapy, electrical stimulation, Botox, pessary, medication, sacrocolpopexy, colporrhaphy, and hysterectomy.

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.

Urologist

Dr. Meghana Gowda is a Urologist in Richmond, VA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disease and dysfunction of the urinary tract. As a Urologist, Meghana Gowda, MD performs physical examinations, urine testing, prostate examinations, and patient education. Urology is a medical specialty dealing with the urinary tract. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Urologists include prostate gland enlargement and infection, erectile dysfunction (ED), kidney disease, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, cancer of the kidneys, bladder, penis, testicles, and prostate, interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, and prostatitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Urologists include x-ray, MRI, ultrasound, and CT imaging, urine testing, blood testing, digital prostate exam, tissue biopsy, urodynamic bladder testing, patient education, nutritional recommendations, medication prescription, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.