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MICKEY KARRAM

MD

Meet Dr. Karram

A globally renowned Urogynecologist and pelvic surgeon

Dr. Mickey Karram is an internationally renowned urogynecologist and pelvic surgeon. He is Board
Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
He completed his fellowship training in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery at Harbor UCLA
School of Medicine. He is currently the Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery at The
Christ Hospital and a Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cincinnati
School of Medicine.

He is the past Editor-In-Chief of the International Urogynecology Journal and the consumer publication
Women’s Health Today, and is past President of the American Urogynecology Society.  He has published
more than 200 scientific articles and book chapters and has co-authored numerous textbooks including
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery; Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery, and
The Pelvic Surgery Video Atlas. 

Dr. Karram has directed a number of post-graduate teaching courses throughout the United States,
Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. Dr. Karram has been designated by Good Housekeeping
Magazine as one of the “Best Doctors in America for Women.”

DR. KARRAM'S PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Published Books

Urogynecology and
Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy
and Gynecologic Surgery
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Education & Medical Experience
EDUCATION

University of Cairo Faculty of Medicine (MD, BCH, M.D.)
September 1975 – June 1981
Cairo, Egypt
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
The Christ Hospital; University of Cincinnati
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cincinnati, OH
2009-Present

Director & Founder of the Fellowship Training Program in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
The Christ Hospital; University of Cincinnati
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cincinnati, OH
2010-Present

Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Cincinnati
2000-Present

Clinical Professor of Urology University of Cincinnati
2010-Present

Director of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Good Samaritan Hospital
1998-2009

Director and Founder of the Fellowship Training Program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Good Samaritan Hospital
1992-2008

Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Co-Director Division of Urogynecology
Wright State University
2001-2004

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Cincinnati: School of Medicine
1993-2000

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Cincinnati: School of Medicine
1998-1993

Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology UCLA: School of Medicine
1986-1988

Fellow in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery UCLA: School of Medicine
1986-1988

Chief Administrative Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Good Samaritan Hospital
1985-1986

Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Good Samaritan Hospital
1982-1985

Journal Affiliations

JOURNALS

International Academy of Pelvic Surgery
Co-Editor-in-Chief, 2010-Present

Neurourology & Urodynamics
Associate Editor, 2010-Present

International Journal Of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Honorary Editor-in-Chief, 2010-Present
Editor-in-Chief, 2003-2010

Women’s Health Today
Editor-in-Chief, 2005-Present

Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
Editorial Board, 1996-Present

Journal of Pelvic Surgery
Editorial Board, 1999-2005

Urology Coding Alert
Editorial Board, 2004-2009

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Drugs
European Journal
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Journal of Urology
Lancet
Neurourology and Urodynamics
Obstetrics and Gynecology Urology
Peer Reviewer

Committees and Nationally Held Positions
COMMITTEES AND NATIONALLY HELD POSITIONS

The Foundation for Female Health Awareness
CEO & Co-Founder
2004 – Present

American Urology Association
Guidelines Panel on Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence
2004 – Present

American Urogynecologic Society, Washington, DC
Chairman of the Board AUGS Foundation: 2000-2008
Past President: 1999 – 2000
President: 1998 – 1999
President Elect: 1997 – 1998
Vice-President of Society: 1996 – 1997
Public Relations Committee: 1992 – 1994
Executive Committee: 1993 – 1995

The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Carl & Edith Linder Center for Research & Education; Board of Directors (2010-present)
Director of Women’s Health Research (2009-present)
GME Committee (2009-present)
Medical Staff Development (2009-present)
Committee on Research & Innovation Strategy (2009-2011)

Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Resident Education Committee 1988 – Present
Resident Selection Committee 1988 – Present
Perinatal Program Assessment Committee 1990 – 1993
Quality Assurance Committee 1990 – 1992

National Association For Continence (NAFC)
Board of Directors 2003-2004
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Research Committee 1997 – 1999

Dr. Karram's Most Requested Procedures

Prolapse Surgery
Surgery for Incontinence
Female Hormone Optimization
Non-surgical rejuvenation