Nanci L. Hawkins, MD

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist

Dr. Nanci L. Hawkins is a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist in Watertown, NY with special training and skill in gynecology and urology, including endoscopic and open surgery. As a Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgeon - Urologist, Nanci L. Hawkins, 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.

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Dr. Nanci L. Hawkins is an Obstetrician & Gynecologist in Watertown, NY with special training and skill in treating ailments of the reproductive system and related bowel, bladder, and urinary systems, as well as managing pregancy and child birthing. As an Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Nanci L. Hawkins, MD performs blood tests, pelvic exams, uterine and breast cancer screenings, birth control management, and reproductive system surgery. Obstetrics & Gynecology is care of a woman's reproductive health from the onset of puberty through menopause and beyond. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Obstetricians & Gynecologists include yeast infections, bacterial infections, irregular menstruation, painful intercourse, discomfort of uterus, genitals, or breasts, infertility, and prolapse of the pelvic organs. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetricians & Gynecologists include annual pap test and pelvic exam, mamogram prescription, infertility treatment, birth control management, tubal ligation (permanent form of birth control), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) or cone biopsy (removal of precancerous cells in the cervix identified during a pap test).

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.