CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSMary N. Towner, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 341-0101Administrative: (585) 341-0101Office: (585) 341-0101Fax: (585) 341-0161A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations990 South AvenueSuite 103Rochester, NY 14620909 Culver RoadRochester, NY 14609990 South AveProfessional Bldg, Ste 103Rochester, NY 14620-2740Obstetrics and Gynecology: (585) 341-0101909 Culver RdRochester, NY 14609-7141Obstetrics and Gynecology: (585) 341-6732Faculty AppointmentsInstructor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD) Patient Care SettingObstetrics & GynecologyBiographyProfessional BackgroundDr. Towner was born and raised in New Mexico. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of the Arts in French. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester, where she was recognized with several awards for teaching, clinical excellence, and research. Dr. Towner enjoys all aspects of obstetric and gynecologic care, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. She has a particular interest in gynecologic surgery, including minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic and robotic (daVinci) surgery. She also has an interest in the education and training of future obstetricians and gynecologists and has given international presentations regarding her research in gynecologic surgical simulation.CredentialsEducation2014MD | University of South Alabama Medical CenterPost-doctoral Training & Residency07/01/2015 - 06/30/2018Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical Center06/16/2014 - 06/30/2015Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Rochester Medical CenterAwards2018Recognition of Excellence in Minimally Invasive GynecologySponsor: American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists2018Top Score, Chief Resident ClassSponsor: Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology Exam2017Obstetrical Perinatology AwardSponsor: University of Rochester2017Resident Award for Excellence in ObstetricsSponsor: Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine2017Gynecologic Oncology AwardSponsor: University of Rochester2016Dr. Richard E. Fullerton AwardSponsor: University of Rochester2016Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility AwardSponsor: University of Rochester2015Dr. William Clay AwardSponsor: University of Rochester2006 - 2010Dean's ListSponsor: University of New MexicoVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2019Towner M. "Disparities in gynecologic cancer outcomes" . periFACTS® Academy Obstetrics and fetal monitoring course. 2019; .2017Nwabuobi C, Towner M, Towner J, Seligman N. "Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA) associated with tuberous sclerosis complex in pregnancy". Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2017; 62(4): 437-440.2017Towner M and Glantz C. "History and trends of Cesarean sections" . periFACTS® Academy obstetrics and fetal monitoring course. 2017; .Books & Chapters2019 Chapter Title: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Book Title: Visual Dx Author List: Towner M and Linder M Edited By: Goldsmith LA Published By: Visual Dx 2019 in Rochester, NY2019 Chapter Title: Endometrial Carcinoma Book Title: Visual Dx Author List: Towner M and Linder M Edited By: Goldsmith LA Published By: Visual Dx 2019 in Rochester, NY2019 Chapter Title: Endometrial hyperplasia Book Title: Visual Dx Author List: Towner M and Linder M Edited By: Goldsmith LA Published By: Visual Dx 2019 in Rochester, NYVIEW ALL PUBLICATIONS