CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSVIDEOSREVIEWSAnnette E. Sessions, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 424-6490Office: (585) 424-6490Fax: (585) 424-1338A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations10 South Pointe LandingSuite 130Rochester, NY 14606400 White Spruce BlvdSuite BRochester, NY 14623Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor of Clinical Urology - Department of Urology (SMD) Patient Care SettingsSurgery, UrologyBiographyProfessional BackgroundDr. Sessions, Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology, received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Duke University in Durham, NC. She then earned her medical degree at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, TN, followed by a Master of Arts degree from Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT, and Paris, France. Dr. Sessions also trained in the Worsley lineage of acupuncture at the Great Lakes Institute for Training in Classical Acupuncture. Dr. Sessions' special interests include incontinence, urinary frequency and interstitial cystitis. In addition, she focuses on healing through Worsley Five-Element Acupuncture, addressing not only concerns of pelvic pain, impotence and infertility, but also non-urologic diagnoses. Prior to joining the Department of Urology, Dr. Sessions was a physician at Rochester Urology Associates. From 1997 through 2002, she completed her internship and residencies in General Surgery and Urology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, prior to becoming Chief Resident from 2002 to 2003. American Board Certified in Urology, Dr. Sessions is a member of professional organizations including the American Medical Association (since 1993), American Urological Association, Northeastern Section of American Urological Association and Society of Women in Urology. She has also been listed among America's Top Urologists. In addition to authoring numerous publications, Dr. Sessions has participated in several research initiatives related to the field of urology and has presented at both local and national levels. She serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Worsley Institute and is on the coaching team for the Master Apprentice Program.CredentialsSpecialtiesEducation1997MD | Vanderbilt University School of MedicinePost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/1998 - 06/30/2003Residency in Urology at University of Rochester Medical Center09/01/1997 - 06/30/1998Internship in Surgery (General Surgery) at University of Rochester Medical CenterAwards2009 - 2009America's Top UrologistsSponsor: Consumers' Research Council of America2008 - 2008America's Top UrologistsSponsor: Consumers' Research Council of America2007 - 2007America's Top UrologistsSponsor: Consumers' Research Council of America2001 - 2001• Rochester Surgical Society Award in Honor of J. Raymond Hinshaw, M.D.Sponsor: Rochester Academy of MedicineLocation: Rochester, New YorkVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2009Sessions, A, E. and Macchiavelli, D. "Acupuncture: Integrative Therapy for Patient Care". M.D. News. 2009; 6: 10-1.2003Sessions, A., Mevorach, R. A., Hulbert, W. C., Goldstein, M. M., and Rabinowitz, R. "Testicular Torsion: Direction, Degree, Duration, and Disinformation". The Journal of Urology. 2003; 169: 663-5.2003Erturk, E., Sessions, A., and Joseph, J. V. "Impact of Ureteral Stent Diameter on Symptoms and Tolerability". Journal of Endourology. 2003; 17: 59-62.VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSVideosplay_circle_filledAnnette E. Sessions, M.D., UR Medicine UrologyReviewsAt URMC, we believe that patients should be empowered to make the right decisions regarding their personal healthcare. To do so, transparency is critical. URMC partners with Press Ganey, to survey our patients about all aspects of their care experience. We are now putting this pertinent information at your fingertips by displaying star ratings for our providers along with anonymous patient comments on our website. This will help you make better-informed choices about how and with whom you seek care. Click here to learn more about the surveys used to generate this vital information.