Biographical summary
Olivia O. Cardenas-Trowers, M.D., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida who specializes in treating female pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Cardenas-Trowers is a Senior Associate Consultant in the Department of Medical and Surgical Gynecology and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.
Her clinical expertise includes surgical management of:
- Pelvic organ prolapse: cystocele/enterocele/rectocele/uterine and vault prolapse
- Stress urinary incontinence: synthetic slings, office urethral bulking, Burch urethropexy, autologous slings
- Refractory overactive bladder treatment: sacral nerve modulation, tibial nerve therapy, bladder Botox (Botulinum toxin) injection
- Fistula repair: vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistula
- Urethral diverticulum
- Abnormal uterine bleeding: hysteroscopy, minimally invasive hysterectomy including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches
- Mesh and other surgical complications
- Management of obstetric anal sphincter lacerations
- Constricted or obliterated vagina.
Dr. Cardenas-Trowers earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, followed by a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Cardenas-Trowers is active in research and education. She has been awarded research funding and has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She is a national speaker and holds positions on several national committees including the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS).
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence
- Overactive bladder
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Patient centered outcomes research
- Novel regenerative treatments for pelvic floor conditions
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Fellowship - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of Louisville
- 2018
Chief Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Arizona
- 2017
Residency - Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Arizona
- 2014
MDMeharry Medical College
- 2010
BA - Human BiologyStanford University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2023
Women's Health Scholar/BIRCWH K12 AwardMayo Clinic
- 2022
Publication selected as one of the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) articles for re-certification of OBGYN Board CertificationAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2021
Finalist for Best Conference Video AwardSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2020
Author Insight American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2018
Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2015
Dr. Samuel Pozner Educational Enrichment AwardUniversity of Arizona
- 2013
Barbara Duncan-Cody, M.D. Endowed ScholarshipMeharry Medical College
- 2011
Elizabeth McDaniel Woodard Memorial ScholarshipMeharry Medical College
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Special Interest Group Co-ChairAmerican UroGynecology Society
- 2022 - present
Subcommittee MemberMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2020 - 2023
MemberMembership Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2020 - present
Content Advisor Panel Committe MemberPublications Committee, American Urogynecologic Society
- 2020 - 2023
MemberNew Technologies Clinical Guidance Writing Group, American Urogynecologic Society
- 2020
MemberSocial Media Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2020 - present
FellowAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2019 - 2022
MemberE-Learning Editorial Board, American Urogynecologic Society
- 2019 - 2020
MemberSocial Media Committee, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, American Urogynecologic Society
- 2018 - 2022
MemberPelvic Anatomy Digital Library Group, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2018 - 2021
MemberFalls City Chapter, National Medical Association
- 2018 - 2021
MemberGreater Louisville Medical Society
- 2018 - 2021
MemberKentucky Medical Association
- 2018 - present
Co-ChairSocial Media Committee, Falls City Chapter, National Medical Association
- 2018 - present
MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2011 - 2014
Co-ChairHIV/AIDS Committee, Student National Medical Association
- 2010 - 2014
MemberStudent National Medical Association
- 2010 - 2014
MemberAmerican Medical Student Association
Publications