- ABOUT ME
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- EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
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“I create a partnership with my patients to incorporate their goals and values into a treatment plan. I strive to provide full, unbiased information so patients understand their options as we work together to make decisions about their care.”
Dr. Denman has over ten years of experience in minimally invasive and robotic surgery and for five years served as the director for gynecologic robotic training at Oregon Health & Science University. She chose the field of urogynecology because she is interested in the surgical challenges it offers and the opportunity to make a positive difference in patient’s lives.
Conditions like incontinence, fistulas, and pelvic organ prolapse often limit people’s activities or social interactions. By treating these conditions, Dr. Denman helps patients regain the enjoyment of life while improving their overall health. Through patient education and non-surgical and surgical interventions, Dr. Denman is able to address urogynecological issues and alleviate embarrassing symptoms. For Dr. Denman, it is a humbling and gratifying moment when a patient’s life is completely altered after treatment.
In her spare time, Dr. Denman spends time with her family—hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. She coaches girls youth lacrosse each spring.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer Lacrosse Coach
Catholic Youth Organization
Other Activities
American Congress of OBGYN
American College of Surgeons
American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
Areas of Focus
Surgical and Non-surgical Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse, including Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, Cystocele, and Enterocele
Minimally Invasive & Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
Treatment & Management of Urinary & Fecal Incontinence
Surgical Treatment of Vesicovaginal & Rectovaginal Fistula
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Masters of Clinical Research, Oregon Health & Science University, 2009
Fellowship, Urogynecology, Oregon Health & Science University, 2008
Residency, Department of OB/GYN, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 2005
MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2001
BA, Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, 1997
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
HONORS
Portland Monthly “Top Docs” 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019-2023
OHSU Urology/Urogynecology Professor in Residence, 2012
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
- Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Publications
Denman MA, Gregory WT, Boyles SH, Smith V, Edwards SR, Clark AL. Reoperation 10 years after surgically managed pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 May;198(5):555.e1-5.
Aslam MF, Denman MA, Edwards SR, Gregory WT. Latency to vaginal mesh exposure with mesh placed abdominally versus vaginally in pelvic floor surgery: A retrospective comparative study. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2017 Feb;37(2):238-242.
Tarr ME, Rivard C, Petzel AE, Summers S, Mueller ER, Rickey LM, Denman MA, Nardos R, Harders R, Durazo R, Kenton K, Robotic objective structured assessment of technical skills (ROSATS): A randomized multicenter dry lab training pilot study. J FMPRS, 2014 Jul-Aug; 20(4):228-36.
Osmundsen BC, Clark A, Goldsmith C, Adams K, Denman MA, Edwards R, Gregory WT. Mesh erosion in robotic sacrocolpopexy. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2012;18(2):86-8.
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