Biographical summary
John B. Gebhart, M.D., M.S., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist, specializing in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. He is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS). 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 URPS 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
- 2024
Patient Experience AwardMayo Clinic
- 2024
Distinguished Surgeon Award - 2024Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2024
2024 Top Doctors Award HonoreeThe American Registry
- 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
- 2024 - present
Commiittee MemberInternational Urogynecological Association
- 2022 - present
Medical Director - EI 5-4Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2018 - 2020
Committee MemberMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine Admissions Executive Committee
- 2017 - 2018
PresidentSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - 2015
Secretary/TreasurerSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
MemberExecutive Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
FundraiserFundraising Task Force, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
Committee MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2013 - present
Subject Matter ExpertDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2012 - 2016
Executive Committee MemberDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2012 - 2014
ChairSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2012 - 2014
MentorLeadership Council, American Urogynecologic Society
- 2012
Program ChairSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2012 - present
Board of DirectorsSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2011 - 2016
Co-DirectorPostgraduate Course, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2011 - 2013
ChairAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2010 - 2014
MemberOB/GYN Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2009 - 2012
Executive Committee MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2009 - 2012
TreasurerAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2009 - 2012
Finance CommitteeAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2009 - 2012
Foundation Board MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2007 - 2010
MemberEducation Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2007 - 2009
National ChairmanUrogynecology Fellowship Program Directors
- 2006 - 2008
MemberVideo Committee, International Urogynecologic Association
- 2006 - present
MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2004 - 2012
Board of DirectorsAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2004 - present
MemberCentral Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2003 - present
MemberCareer Development Conference for Minority Medical Students, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
- 2002 - 2006
MemberResearch Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2002 - present
MemberMaster's Graduate Faculty Privileges, Department of Education Administration
- 2001 - 2007
ChairUrogynecology Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2001 - present
MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2001 - present
MemberInternational Urogynecologic Association
- 2001 - present
MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 1998 - present
MemberUrogynecology Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 1995 - 1998
MemberOB/GYN Education Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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PreceptorCareer Development Conference for Minority Medical Students, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
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FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications
Research activities