Female pelvic and bladder disorders such as involuntary urinary leakage, dropped bladder, urgency, frequency, retention, voiding dysfunction, interstitial cystitis, vaginal prolapse, bowel incontinence, recurrent bladder infections, pelvic pain and heavy periods affect thousands of women every year and can have a significant impact on quality of life.
You are not alone, we can help. Early detection and treatment of these conditions may lead to better success rates and prevent further damage to the pelvic floor. Call our office now to schedule your consultation appointment. The AZ Urogynecology and Pelvic Health Center is devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of all urogynecologic, pelvic floor disorders and complex gynecologic problems.
You are not alone, we can help. Early detection and treatment of these conditions may lead to better success rates and prevent further damage to the pelvic floor. Call our office now to schedule your consultation appointment. The AZ Urogynecology and Pelvic Health Center is devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of all urogynecologic, pelvic floor disorders and complex gynecologic problems.
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Dr. Akl is double Board Certified in Urogynecology as well as Ob/Gyn. He completed four years of residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002-2006) at Michigan State University followed by an additional three years (2006-2009) of fellowship training focused on Urogynecology / Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale.
Uro means urinary system or "bladder" and Dynamic means "active changes." Urodynamic Testing is a way of evaluating the active changes and behaviors that occur during the function of the urinary bladder, urethral sphincter, and pelvic floor muscles. The test usually involves the placement of a very small catheter, or tube, in the bladder, and another small tube in the rectum.
We want you to be comfortable and confident in your first visit to Arizona Urogynecology and Pelvic Health Center. For your convenience we have all your intake forms online (see the Forms and Information tab). Please print and fill all the intake forms prior to your visit. This will expedite your intake process.
These questions and answers are meant to address the most common topics of interest in Urogynecology. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please call our office. Q: What is a urogynecologist? A: A urogynecologist is a physican (obstetrician/gynecologist or urologist) who completed residency training in obstetrics and gynecology or urology followed by additional fellowship training focused on female pelvic floor disorders.
We want to provide you with all necessary forms and additional information so that you can be as prepared as possible for your appointment. Please bring the forms marked with an asterisk (*) to your first appointment. Our forms are provided here in Acrobat (PDF) format. The form will open in a new window (or tab).
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Jan L.
Jan 03, 2022
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Dec 31, 2021
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Casy M.
Dec 27, 2021
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Dec 27, 2021
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Dec 13, 2021
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Ashley P.
Nov 18, 2021
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Double/triple booked patients, zero social distancing in waiting room it was so packed. Right off the bat I said I want a hysterectomy, CLEARLY and multiple times *hysterectomy*. Got a pelvic exam and was told they can't do a hysterectomy because of my insurance and they said I need a test, and they'll do a tubal and ablatian. The surgery scheduler said I could have gotten a hysterectomy if I had "good insurance." I'll be filing formal complaints Monday but I feel completely violated going through with a pelvic exam when they had no intention of helping me get what I need done.
Marsha Starr
Jul 09, 2020
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Deb Huch
Jul 03, 2020
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Linda Badillo
Jan 06, 2020
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My quality of life is now a blessing thanks to all these wonderful people. No more running to a ladies room. From my first visit to my follow up post surgery exam I was giving first class service with such kind, caring staff. I will forever be grateful. I had no pain and recovery was easy as long as you do all the instructions. Thank you all. Dr. Ahmed Ali you are amazing and I cannot thank you enough. I highly recommend!!!
Carole Leone
Jun 16, 2019
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I am very happy with the results of my surgery that Dr. Akl performed. Prior to surgery I was using a pad day and night because I could not make it to the restroom with my bladder under control. Since surgery I now feel an urge to go and the bladder will wait until I am in the restroom and ready to release it. I can even postpone it for an half and hour before going with no leaks. I am thrilled and looking forward to our road trip. I will no longer need to stop every hour and a half. My husbands is happy about the results also.
