John A. Occhino, M.D., M.S.

John A. Occhino, M.D., M.S., is a fellowship-trained Urogynecologist specializing in female pelvic floor disorders. 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 (including vaginal and endoscopic/robotic)
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) — uterine and post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse, enterocele, cystocele, rectocele repair without the use of mesh
• Stress urinary incontinence including urethral slings, Burch urethropexy and urethral bulking injections
• Overactive bladder treatment including the use of third-line therapies such as sacral nerve modulation (Interstim) and bladder Botox (Botulinum toxin) injection
• Fistula (bladder, ureter, rectum, bowel)
• Mesh and other surgical complications
• Management of obstetric anal sphincter lacerations
• Urethral diverticulum

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Occhino is active in both education and research. He currently serves as the Program Director for the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, having authored over 50 peer review publications, book chapters, etc. His research interests include: regenerative medicine, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal fistula and trainee education. For his research on pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and regenerative medicine, he has received several research grants.