Meet Our Team
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What is a Urogynecologist and When Would I Need One?
Although your primary care physician, OB/GYN, or urologist may have knowledge about pelvic floor problems, a urogynecologist has specialized training in pelvic floor disorders and can offer additional expertise. You should see (or be referred to) a urogynecologist when you have problems of prolapse, and/or troublesome urinary or fecal incontinence or when your primary doctor recommends consultation. Additional problems for which you or your doctor might think about consulting a urogynecologist include: problems with emptying the bladder or rectum, pelvic pain or bladder pain, fistulas, and the need for special expertise in vaginal surgery, including the need for a revision or repeat surgery.
What We Treat:
At Princeton Urogynecology we specialize in pelvic floor disorders which are conditions related to the bladder, pelvic support and/or the rectum. While some women present with one specific problem, pelvic floor disorders are often interrelated and it is quite common for women to present with two or three conditions at the same time. The pelvic floor disorders that we specialize care in include:
What We Treat....
Bladder Disorders:
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Urinary Incontinence
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Overactive Bladder
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Painful Bladder Syndrome /
Interstitial Cystitis -
Difficulty Voiding
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Recurrent Bladder infections
Pelvic Support Disorders:
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Cystocele (Bladder Prolapse)
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Enterocele (Prolapse of the Small Bowel)
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Rectocele (Prolapse of the Rectum)
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Vaginal or Uterine Prolapse
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Relaxed Vaginal Outlet
Bowel Disorders:
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Constipation
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Fecal Incontinence
Vaginal Symptoms:
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Vulvodynia/ Vestibulitis
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Vaginal Atrophy
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Pain with Intercourse
TESTIMONIALS
"Great staff and expert care. Got to the root of my problem and devised a plan of care. I will recommend Dr Van Raalte to any of my friends with urinary tract problems."
I was totally satisfied with my visits. The office staff are all very nice which can make a big Difference in any practice
Wonderful experience! I am very grateful for the treatment and information the doctors & staff have provided me. The office is warm and comfortable.
"I was very nervous, but the staff were incredibly reassuring, calm, and compassionate. Dr. van Raalte was fantastic at explaining exactly what she found and her recommendations.
I wish every medical practice were like this one!"
"All staff are friendly and professional. Dr. Van Raalte has an extraordinary "bed side manner." She is thorough, knowledgeable and gives practical advice that empowers the patient with strategies for self care."
"The staff is very caring and understanding.
I felt like "finally, a doctor who gets it!"
"Princeton Urogynecology is an efficiently coordinated and excellently staffed operation. The receptionists, nurses and P.A.s are caring and helpful. Dr. Heather van Raalte is one of the best physicians I have encountered in the field of women's health care. She is thorough and listens to her patient's concerns. Dr. van Raalte does an excellent examination and spends time afterwards explaining your options for treatment. On a personal level, she is both kind and understanding. She is a Doctor who treats her patients with expertise and concern."