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Anita H. Chen, M.D.

  1. Gynecologist
  2. Urogynecologist

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地点

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

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Anita Chen, M.D., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist at Mayo Clinic Florida. She serves as consultant in the department of Medical and Surgical Gynecology. Dr. Chen is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Program Director of the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida.

Her clinical expertise includes surgical treatment 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 laparoscopic and robotic with focus on vaginal approach.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chen is active in research and education, mentoring college students, medical students, residents and fellows, and has authored many peer-reviewed publications that focus on a wide range of gynecologic research.

Dr. Chen received her M.D. degree at James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Florida Health Science Center. After residency, she completed her fellowship in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington University. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). In 2021 Dr. Chen received the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.

  1. Botox injection
  2. Cystourethroscopy
  3. Gynecological surgery
  4. Hysterectomy
  5. Hysteroscopy
  6. Laparoscopic surgery
  7. Midurethral sling surgery
  8. Minimally invasive surgery
  9. Pelvic floor reconstruction
  10. Rectovaginal fistula repair
  11. Robotic surgery
  12. Sacral nerve stimulation
  13. Sacrocolpopexy
  14. Urethral bulking
  15. Urethral diverticulum surgery
  16. Urinary sling procedure
  17. Vaginal hysterectomy
  18. Vaginal repair
  19. Vesicovaginal fistula repair
  • Minimally invasive benign gynecologic surgery with a focus on vaginal surgery
  • Medical and surgical management of Female urinary incontinence
  • Medical and surgical management of Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Evaluation and treatment of fecal incontinence
  • Vaginal hysterectomy
  • Uretheral diverticulum
  • Vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistula
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  1. 1997
    Fellow - Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyGeorge Washington University
  2. 1995
    Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Florida Health Science Center
  3. 1991
    MDJames H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University
  4. 1987
    BS - PsychologyDuke University

Certifications

  1. 2013
    Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  2. 1998
    Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top Doctors: Obstetrics and GynecologyJacksonville Magazine
  2. 2024
    Go Clear Award : Center of Excellence in Surgical SafetyAORN
  3. 2024
    Argent SocietyMayo Clinic
  4. 2023
    2023 Beals Award for Clinical ObservationDuval County Medical Society
  5. 2023
    Mayo Clinic Experience 2023 Top PerformerMayo Clinic Experience
  6. 2010
    Regional Top DoctorCastle Connolly Top Doctors
  7. 1997
    Outstanding Teaching AwardDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University Medical Center
  8. 1997
    Kane-King Dodek AwardKane-King-Dodek Obstetrics Honor Society, George Washington University
  9. 1995
    Second Place Research Presentation, 17th Annual OB/GYN Resident Day SymposiumResident Day Symposium, University of Florida Health Science Center
  10. 1995
    Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident SurgeonSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
  11. 1994
    Second Place Research Presentation, 16th Annual OB/GYN Resident Day SymposiumResident Day Symposium, University of Florida Health Science Center
  12. 1993
    Second Place Research Presentation, 15th Annual OB/GYN Resident Day SymposiumResident Day Symposium, University of Florida Health Science Center
  13. 1988
    Outstanding Young Women of AmericaOutstanding Young Women of America Association
  14. 1988
    Medical School Honor CouncilJames H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University
  15. 1984
    Professor Chen Wen-Chen Memorial ScholarshipProfessor Chen Wen-Chen Memorial Foundation

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    Abstract and Video ReviewerAAGL Global Congress
  2. 2023 - present
    Residency Advisory DirectorMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
  3. 2021 - present
    MemberInternational Pelvic Pain Society
  4. 2020 - present
    Workgroup MemberPatient Education, Mayo Clinic Specialty Councils, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
  5. 2020 - present
    Scientific Program Committee MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District XII
  6. 2019 - 2022
    Surgeon ChampionBlood and Body Fluid Exposure Group
  7. 2019 - present
    Leadership MemberWomen's Health Advisory Leadership Group
  8. 2019 - present
    Content ExpertFemale Pelvic Floor Disorders Multidisciplinary Group, AskMayoExpert
  9. 2019 - present
    Content ExpertUTIs Content, AskMayoExpert
  10. 2018 - present
    Scientific Program Committee MemberACOG District XII
  11. 2018 - present
    MemberInternational Urogynecological Association
  12. 2013 - present
    MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
  13. 2011 - present
    Mayo Clinic Florida MemberUrogynecology Specialty Council, Department of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
  14. 2011 - 2012
    MemberStandardization and Database of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Committee, Department of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
  15. 2008 - 2009
    ContributorInternet web page for Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
  16. 2005 - 2011
    Education LeadDepartment of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
  17. 2005 - 2006
    MemberAllied Health Subcommitte, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  18. 2005 - 2006
    MemberSurgical Practice Committee
  19. 2004 - 2006
    Revenue LiaisonDepartment of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
  20. 2000 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  21. 1999
    MemberMayo Clinic Information Technology Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  22. 1998
    MemberMayo Health Plan Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  23. 1995 - present
    MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
  24. 1991 - present
    Junior FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  25. 1988 - 2001
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

Publications