Biographical summary
John B. Gebhart, M.D., M.S., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist, specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). His clinical expertise includes surgical treatment of:
- Dysfunctional/abnormal uterine bleeding — minimally invasive hysterectomy
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) — uterine and vault prolapse, cystocele, rectocele
- Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) — synthetic slings, urethral bulking, Burch urethropexy
- Refractory Overactive Bladder (rOAB) — Botox injection
- Fistula — bladder, ureter, bowel
- Congenital anomalies of the reproductive tract
- Constricted or obliterated vagina
- Urethral diverticulum
- Mesh and other surgical complications
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gebhart is active in research and education. He is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, having authored over 100 peer reviewed publications, book chapters, etc. He previously served as Fellowship Program Director in FPMRS at Mayo Clinic for 14 years. His research interests include: surgical algorithms, ergonomics of surgery, and surgical outcomes.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Reconstructive pelvic surgery
- Urinary incontinence
- Fistula
- Congenital anomalies
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2002
MS - Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2001
ResidentFemale Pelvic Medicine & Recon, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2001
Fellow - Urogynecology-Reconstructive Pelvic SurgeryMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1998
ResidentObstetrics and Gynecology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1998
Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 1994
MD - MedicineUniversity of North Dakota School of Medicine
- 1989
BS - Psychology/ChemistryUniversity of North Dakota
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2004
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2023
America's Most Honored Doctors 2023 Award The American Registry
- 2023
2023 Top Doctor Award HonoreeCastle Connolly Medical Ltd
- 2022
Certificate of Excellence Award - RICH TIES valuesDocumentation Services, Mayo Clinic
- 2021
Press Ganey Certificate - Excellence in Patient SatisfactionPress Ganey
- 2019
2019 Regional Top Doctor AwardCastle Connolly Medical Ltd
- 2019
AUGS Member of the MonthAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2018
Honor Your MentorSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2016
Star SurgeonAAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology
- 2014
Axel Ingelman-Sundberg Best Abstract AwardAmerican Urogynecologic Society/International Urogynecological Association Annual Meeting
- 2013
America's Top DoctorsUS News & World Report/Castle Connolly Medical
- 2011
SGS Best Video PresentationSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Meeting
- 2011
Best DoctorsUrogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- 2010
Patient Choice AwardDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2007
Physician's Recognition AwardAmerican Medical Association
- 2004
Continence AwardMayo Clinic
- 2004
Excellence in Teaching AwardMayo Clinic
- 2003
Excellence in Teaching AwardMayo Clinic
- 1998
Outstanding ResidentMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 1997
Chief Administrative ResidentMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
Professional memberships
- 2022 - present
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2018 - 2020
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Admissions Executive Committee
- 2017 - 2018
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - 2015
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
Executive Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
Fundraising Task Force, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2013 - present
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2012 - 2016
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2012 - 2014
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2012 - 2014
Leadership Council, American Urogynecologic Society
- 2012
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2012 - present
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2011 - 2016
Postgraduate Course, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2011 - 2013
American Urogynecologic Society
- 2010 - 2014
OB/GYN Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2009 - 2012
American Urogynecologic Society
- 2009 - 2012
American Urogynecologic Society
- 2009 - 2012
American Urogynecologic Society
- 2009 - 2012
American Urogynecologic Society
- 2007 - 2010
Education Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2007 - 2009
Urogynecology Fellowship Program Directors
- 2006 - 2008
Video Committee, International Urogynecologic Association
- 2006 - present
Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2004 - 2012
American Urogynecologic Society
- 2004 - present
Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2003 - present
Career Development Conference for Minority Medical Students, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2002 - 2006
Research Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2002 - present
Master's Graduate Faculty Privileges, Department of Education Administration
- 2001 - 2007
Urogynecology Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2001 - present
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2001 - present
International Urogynecologic Association
- 2001 - present
American Urogynecologic Society
- 1998 - present
Urogynecology Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 1995 - 1998
OB/GYN Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Career Development Conference for Minority Medical Students, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications
Research activities