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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 a 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. Adenomyosis
  2. Adnexal tumor
  3. Chronic pelvic pain
  4. Ectopic pregnancy
  5. Endometriosis
  6. Heavy menstrual bleeding
  7. Menstrual cramps
  8. Menstrual cycle conditions
  9. Mullerian anomalies
  10. Ovarian cyst
  11. Painful intercourse
  12. Postmenopausal bleeding
  13. Septate uterus
  14. Uterine anomaly
  15. Uterine fibroid
  16. Uterine polyps
  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. 2024
    2024 Phoenix TopDoc in Obstetrics/Gynecology Top Vote-GetterPhoenix Magazine
  2. 2023
    2023 Phoenix TopDoc in Obstetrics/GynecologyPhoenix Magazine
  3. 2022
    2022 Mayo Clinic Top Performing Provider Patient Experience AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  4. 2022
    2022 Phoenix TopDoc in Obstetrics/Gynecology Top Vote-GetterPhoenix Magazine
  5. 2021
    2021 Phoenix TopDoc in Obstetrics/Gynecology Top Vote-GetterPhoenix Magazine
  6. 2021
    Top Editorial Board MemberJournal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  7. 2020
    Outstanding Emerging Educator Award - ArizonaMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2020
    2020 Top Performing Provider in ExperienceOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  9. 2020
    Jerome J. Hoffman Award for the Best Paper by a Resident or FellowAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  10. 2019
    SGS Fellow/Resident First Prize PaperSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  11. 2019
    2019 Mayo Clinic Patient Experience AwardOffice of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic Arizona
  12. 2018
    Top Five Editorial Board Members AwardJournal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  13. 2017
    2017 Award for the Top 20 Ad Hoc ReviewersJournal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  14. 2015
    41st Annual Scientific Meeting Fellow ScholarSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  15. 2015
    Best Abstract on Urogynecology/Pelvic Floor Disorders/Vaginal SurgeryAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  16. 2014
    43rd Global Congress of MIG Robotic Olympics Bronze MedalAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  17. 2014
    MIS 14 Robotic Olympics Bronze MedalSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  18. 2014
    Special Resident in Minimally Invasive GynecologyAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  19. 2014
    Resident Achievement AwardSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  20. 2014
    Robotic Simulation WinnerChristiana Care Health System
  21. 2013
    Jerome J. Hoffman Award for the Best Paper by a Resident or FellowAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  22. 2013
    Kurt Semm Award for the Best Abstract on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy SurgeriesAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  23. 2013
    MIS 13 Best Scientific PaperSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  24. 2013
    Award for Excellence in FPMRSAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  25. 2013
    MIS 13 ScholarshipSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  26. 2013
    Resident of the MonthChristiana Care Health System
  27. 2011
    OB/GYN Excellence in TeachingJefferson Medical College
  28. 2010
    GPA 3.91, Rank 3/146Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  29. 2010
    Academic Achievement AwardLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  30. 2009
    Welch Scholars GrantAmerican Osteopathic Foundation
  31. 2008
    Academic Excellence ScholarshipLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  32. 2008
    A. Archie Feinstein, D.O., ScholarshipPennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
  33. 2008
    Horizon Medical Staff ScholarshipUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  34. 2003
    The President's Freshman AwardPennsylvania State University

Professional memberships

  1. 2025
    Stream AdvisorAdvisory Committee, FIGO Cape Town 2025 Scientific Programme, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  2. 2024
    Guest JudgeAnnual OB/GYN Residency Research Symposium, Christiana Care Health System
  3. 2023 - 2025
    Steering Committee MemberInternational Fellowship Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  4. 2023
    Faculty/JudgeMaurice Grier Symposium, Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency, Creighton University School of Medicine
  5. 2023
    Member2023 Education Awards Selection Committee, Distinguished Educator and Outstanding Emerging Educator Awards, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  6. 2023 - 2024
    MemberRobotic Assisted Surgery Award Committee, Annual Meeting, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  7. 2023
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, FIGO Paris 2023 World Congress, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  8. 2022 - 2023
    AdvisorScientific Programme Committee, FIGO Paris 2023 World Congress, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberPelvic Pain Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  10. 2022 - present
    MemberFIGO Council, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  11. 2022 - present
    ChairMinimal Access Surgery Committee, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  12. 2021
    Member2021 Education Awards Selection Committee, Distinguished Educator and Outstanding Emerging Educator Awards, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  13. 2021 - present
    MemberWomen's Health Executive Subcommittee (WHES), Clinical Practice Committee, Executive Operations Team
  14. 2020
    MemberStrategic Planning Task Force, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  15. 2020
    MemberNomination Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  16. 2020
    Past ChairYoung Alumni Network Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  17. 2020 - present
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona, Executive Operations Team - Arizona
  18. 2020 - present
    MemberAZ Robotics Interest Group, Surgical and Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
  19. 2020 - present
    MemberRobotic Surgery Committee, Surgical and Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
  20. 2020 - present
    ChairDepartment of Medical and Surgical Gynecology
  21. 2020 - present
    MemberCourse Planning Committee, SGS Annual Course in Advanced Gynecologic Surgery, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  22. 2020 - present
    MemberScientific Program Video Review Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  23. 2020 - present
    ChairDidactic Sub-Committee, Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  24. 2019
    MemberEI-10 Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  25. 2019 - 2020
    DirectorObstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  26. 2019 - 2021
    MemberEvidence Based Medicine Education Team, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  27. 2019 - 2021
    Board of Directors MemberFellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  28. 2019 - present
    Faculty AdvisorMedical Students for Choice, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  29. 2019 - present
    MemberEnhanced Recovery Subcommittee, Surgical and Procedural Committee, Clinical Practice Committee - Arizona
  30. 2019 - present
    MemberBusiness Development Committee, Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  31. 2018 - 2022
    MemberTransgender Medicine Committee, Department of Internal Medicine
  32. 2018 - 2021
    MemberMinimal Access Surgery Committee, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  33. 2018 - 2020
    MemberTri-Site Clerkship Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  34. 2018 - 2019
    MemberRobotic Cost Reduction Task Force, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  35. 2018 - 2019
    MemberERAS Task Force, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  36. 2018
    MemberAbstract Review Committee, FIGO Rio 2018, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
  37. 2018
    MemberStrategic Planning Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  38. 2018 - present
    Faculty AdvisorObstetrics and Gynecology Interest Group, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  39. 2018 - present
    MemberSocial Media, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  40. 2017 - 2020
    Site DirectorObstetrics/Gynecology Clerkship, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  41. 2017
    MemberEI-10 Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Arizona Committees
  42. 2017 - 2023
    Course Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Ob/Gyn Clinical and Surgical Updates: Staying Current and Ahead of the Curve, Conference Planning Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  43. 2017 - 2021
    DirectorSocial Media, SurgeryU
  44. 2017 - 2020
    MemberFaculty Leadership Group, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  45. 2017 - 2020
    MemberArizona Clerkship Directors Group, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  46. 2017 - 2019
    Board MemberVaginal Surgery Special Interest Group, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  47. 2017 - 2019
    ChairYoung Alumni Network Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  48. 2017 - 2019
    MemberBoard of Directors, Social Media, SurgeryU
  49. 2017 - 2019
    Co-Director of CurriculumEssentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  50. 2017 - 2018
    MemberCase Review Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  51. 2017 - 2018
    MemberDevelopment Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  52. 2017 - 2018
    MemberEducation Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  53. 2017
    FounderYoung Alumni Network Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  54. 2017 - present
    MemberMinimally Invasive Surgery Special Interest Group, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  55. 2017 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Ob/Gyn Clinical and Surgical Updates: Staying Current and Ahead of the Curve, Conference Planning Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  56. 2017 - present
    Active MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  57. 2016 - 2021
    MemberCurriculum Standardization-Video Committee, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
  58. 2016 - 2020
    Director, Medical GynecologyDepartment of Medical and Surgical Gynecology
  59. 2016 - 2018
    Co-DirectorSocial Media, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  60. 2016 - 2017
    CME Content ReviewerAbstract and Video Review Committee, Annual Meeting, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  61. 2015 - 2017
    MemberFellows' Pelvic Floor Research Network, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
  62. 2015 - 2017
    MemberPlummer Project Provider Content Design, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  63. 2015 - 2017
    Associate MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
  64. 2015 - present
    MemberAbstract and Video Review Committee, Annual Meeting, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  65. 2014 - present
    MemberVaginal Surgery Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  66. 2014 - present
    MemberRobotic Surgery Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  67. 2014 - present
    MemberEndometriosis Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  68. 2013 - 2014
    MemberGynecology Surgical Committee, Christiana Care Health Systems
  69. 2013
    AuthorCOMBANK Medical
  70. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  71. 2012 - 2013
    MemberResident Counsel, Christiana Care Health Systems
  72. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
  73. 2010 - 2014
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  74. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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