The National Association For Continence (NAFC) has designated the Section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in the OB/GYN & Women’s Health Institute and the Colorectal Surgery in the Digestive Disease Institute at the Cleveland Clinic as a Center of Excellence (COE): Continence Care for Women.

‘Cleveland Clinic’s urogynecology and colorectal surgery pelvic floor specialists are honored to receive the National Center of Excellence designation,” said Dr. Paraiso. ‘We strive to educate our patients about pelvic floor disorders and provide the highest quality of care to achieve the best outcomes for patients.’

Cleveland Clinic’s gynecology programs are ranked among the top four in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report. Cleveland Clinic OB/GYN & Women’s Health Institute includes generalists and specialists in several distinct clinical sections, including the Section of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. This section houses a wide variety of subspecialty interests including urogynecology and vaginal reconstructive pelvic surgery, advanced operative endoscopy, genital fistulas and bowel disorders.