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Megan N. Wasson, D.O.

  1. Gynecologist

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English

Megan N. Wasson, D.O., FACOG is an AAGL fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon with an additional American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology focused-practice designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery (MIGS). She attended medical school at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA, completed residency at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE, and completed MIGS fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ. She is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.

Her clinical interests include:

  • Minimally invasive procedures for treatment of extra-pelvic and advanced endometriosis, including obliterated cul de sac, large and small intestine, urinary tract, diaphragm/thoracic cavity
  • Uterine/ovarian preservation and fertility optimization for patients with benign gynecologic conditions, including endometriosis, fibroids, and adnexal masses
  • Minimally invasive surgery for large benign ovarian cysts, pelvic masses, fibroids, and uterine anomalies
  • Laparoscopic, robotic, and vaginal surgery in patients with complex surgical history
  • Improving quality of life for patients suffering from pelvic pain and menstrual disorders through multidisciplinary care and shared-decision making with patients to determine their treatment plan

In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Wasson is actively engaged in academic research and education. She provides career mentorship and clinical instruction to medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Wasson continues to publish clinically relevant, high-impact scientific manuscripts with a special interest in pelvic pain and endometriosis.

  1. Diagnostic hysteroscopy
  2. Diagnostic laparoscopy
  3. Endometrial ablation
  4. Endometriosis surgery
  5. Gynecological surgery
  6. Hysterectomy
  7. Hysteroscopy
  8. Laparoscopic surgery
  9. Minimally invasive surgery
  10. Myomectomy
  11. Polypectomy
  12. Radiofrequency endometrial ablation
  13. Robotic surgery
  14. Single-incision laparoscopic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Surgical treatment of benign gynecologic pathology-uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis
  • Excision of Endometriosis
  • Excision of Advanced Endometriosis
  • Excision of Extrapelvic Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Pelvic pain
  1. 2016
    FellowMinimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2014
    Residency - Obstetrics and GynecologyChristiana Care Health System
  3. 2010
    Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  4. 2006
    BS - PremedicinePennsylvania State University

Certifications

  1. 2018
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    2021 Mayo Clinic Top Performing Provider Patient Experience AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  2. 2021
    Top Editorial Board MemberJournal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  3. 2020
    Outstanding Emerging Educator Award - ArizonaMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. 2020
    2020 Top Performing Provider in ExperienceOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  5. 2020
    Jerome J. Hoffman Award for the Best Paper by a Resident or FellowAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  6. 2019
    SGS Fellow/Resident First Prize PaperSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  7. 2019
    2019 Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  8. 2018
    Top Five Editorial Board Members AwardJournal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  9. 2017
    2017 Award for the Top 20 Ad Hoc ReviewersJournal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  10. 2015
    41st Annual Scientific Meeting Fellow ScholarSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  11. 2015
    Best Abstract on Urogynecology/Pelvic Floor Disorders/Vaginal SurgeryAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  12. 2014
    43rd Global Congress of MIG Robotic Olympics Bronze MedalAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  13. 2014
    MIS 14 Robotic Olympics Bronze MedalSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  14. 2014
    Special Resident in Minimally Invasive GynecologyAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  15. 2014
    Resident Achievement AwardSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  16. 2014
    Robotic Simulation WinnerChristiana Care Health System
  17. 2013
    Jerome J. Hoffman Award for the Best Paper by a Resident or FellowAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  18. 2013
    Kurt Semm Award for the Best Abstract on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy SurgeriesAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  19. 2013
    MIS 13 Best Scientific PaperSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  20. 2013
    Award for Excellence in FPMRSAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  21. 2013
    MIS 13 ScholarshipSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  22. 2013
    Resident of the MonthChristiana Care Health System
  23. 2011
    OB/GYN Excellence in TeachingJefferson Medical College
  24. 2010
    GPA 3.91, Rank 3/146Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  25. 2010
    Academic Achievement AwardLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  26. 2009
    Welch Scholars GrantAmerican Osteopathic Foundation
  27. 2008
    Academic Excellence ScholarshipLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  28. 2008
    A. Archie Feinstein, D.O., ScholarshipPennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
  29. 2008
    Horizon Medical Staff ScholarshipUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  30. 2003
    The President's Freshman AwardPennsylvania State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2023
    2023 Education Awards Selection Committee, Distinguished Educator and Outstanding Emerging Educator Awards, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. 2023
    Abstract Review Committee, Paris FIGO 2023 World Congress, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  3. 2022 - 2023
    Scientific Programme Committee, FIGO Paris 2023 World Congress, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  4. 2022 - present
    Pelvic Pain Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  5. 2022 - present
    FIGO Council, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  6. 2022 - present
    Minimal Access Surgery Committee, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  7. 2021
    2021 Education Awards Selection Committee, Distinguished Educator and Outstanding Emerging Educator Awards, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2021 - present
    Women's Health Executive Subcommittee (WHES), Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
  9. 2020
    Strategic Planning Task Force, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  10. 2020
    Nomination Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  11. 2020
    Young Alumni Network Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  12. 2020 - present
    Course Planning Committee, SGS Annual Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  13. 2020 - present
    Scientific Program Video Review Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  14. 2020 - present
    Didactic Sub-Committee, Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  15. 2019
    EI-10 Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  16. 2019 - 2020
    Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  17. 2019 - 2021
    Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  18. 2019 - present
    Evidence Based Medicine Education Team, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  19. 2019 - present
    Medical Students for Choice, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  20. 2019 - present
    Business Development Committee, Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  21. 2018 - 2021
    Minimal Access Surgery Committee, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  22. 2018 - 2020
    Tri-Site Clerkship Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  23. 2018 - 2019
    Robotic Cost Reduction Task Force, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  24. 2018 - 2019
    ERAS Task Force, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  25. 2018
    Abstract Review Committee, FIGO Rio 2018, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  26. 2018
    Strategic Planning Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  27. 2018 - present
    Transgender Medicine Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  28. 2018 - present
    Obstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  29. 2017 - 2020
    Obstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  30. 2017
    EI-10 Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  31. 2017 - 2021
    Social Media, SurgeryU
  32. 2017 - 2020
    Faculty Leadership Group, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  33. 2017 - 2020
    Arizona Clerkship Directors Group, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  34. 2017 - 2019
    Vaginal Surgery Special Interest Group, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  35. 2017 - 2019
    Young Alumni Network Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  36. 2017 - 2019
    Board of Directors, Social Media, SurgeryU
  37. 2017 - 2019
    Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  38. 2017 - 2018
    Case Review Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  39. 2017 - 2018
    Development Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  40. 2017 - 2018
    Education Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  41. 2017
    Young Alumni Network Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  42. 2017 - present
    Minimally Invasive Surgery Special Interest Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  43. 2017 - present
    Mayo Clinic Ob/Gyn Clinical and Surgical Updates: Staying Current and Ahead of the Curve, Conference Planning Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  44. 2017 - present
    Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  45. 2016 - 2021
    Curriculum Standardization-Video Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  46. 2016 - 2017
    Global Congress, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  47. 2016 - present
    Surgical & Medical Gynecology, Department of Gynecology
  48. 2016 - present
    Social Media, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  49. 2015 - 2022
    Abstract and Video Review Committee, Annual Meeting, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  50. 2015 - 2017
    Fellows' Pelvic Floor Research Network, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  51. 2015 - 2017
    Plummer Project Provider Content Design, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  52. 2015 - 2017
    Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  53. 2014 - present
    Vaginal Surgery Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  54. 2014 - present
    Robotic Surgery Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  55. 2014 - present
    Endometriosis Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  56. 2013 - 2014
    Gynecology Surgical Committee, Christiana Care Health Systems
  57. 2013
    COMBANK Medical
  58. 2013 - present
    American College of Surgeons
  59. 2012 - 2013
    Resident Counsel, Christiana Care Health Systems
  60. 2012 - present
    American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  61. 2010 - 2014
    American Medical Association
  62. 2008 - present
    American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Publications