Joseph Robert Panza, M.D.

Throughout Dr. Panza's career he has gained a detailed understanding of women’s pelvic floor disorders and how to treat them using both conservative and surgical management. He takes a detailed, step-by-step, and if necessary, collaborative approach working with related fields including urology, general gynecology, colorectal surgery, and gastroenterology to treat these issues. He has a strong skill set using a variety of surgical approaches to treat pelvic floor disorders including vaginal, laparoscopic, open, and robotic techniques. He is also very comfortable with therapies for urinary and fecal incontinence incontinence including Botox injections, midurethral slings, and sacral neuromodulation. Dr. Panza's specific clinical interests include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fistulas, and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. He enjoys teaching and working with fellows, residents, and medical students. His research interests are broad and include quality improvement projects such as enhancement of health care delivery systems, as well as the comparison of surgical techniques and outcomes, the urinary microbiome and how it relates to urinary tract infections, and surgical videos. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, children (6 year-old twins and newborn baby), and Chihuahua, Jersey. He also enjoy being outdoors, listening to and playing music, and home improvement projects.

Professional Background

Dr. Panza's training started at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ where he completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. While there, he also pursued course work in Biostatistics and Biomedical Ethics, earning his fellowship degree with distinction in Biomedical Ethics. This training has given him the experience necessary to treat pelvic floor dysfunction and the research experience to help impact the future of the field.

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