Dr. Eric Heegard
“I am Polish, but I have lived in US longer than any other country. I did my residency in Ob/Gyn at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and fellowship in gynecologic surgery at Mayo Clinic Scottsdale. I am a single dad with two teenagers – 13 and 15. As I always say – my favorite things in life start with letter S – surgery, skiing, sailing my son and his sister (my daughter)… As far as languages I speak Polish and some French and understand some Spanish and several Slavic languages (Czech, Slovak, Russian).” -Dr. Hibner, AEEP Questionnaire
This provider has submitted the AEEP questionnaire (2018)
AEEP Ranking Results Pending
A. Ben Abdu, MD, FACOG
Poplar Avenue Clinic
6584 Poplar Avenue
Suite 400
Memphis, TN 38138
Specializes in endometriosis as it relates to Infertility and Miscarriages and partners with Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman. Is able to perform the uterine-saving Osada procedure in selected cases for adenomyosis. Will do ultrasound guided Nerve Blocks. He has a surgical partner that is a general hepatobiliary surgeon and they mostly operate together so he can perform hepatic, bowel, bladder excisions.
Dr. Siedhoff is able to do excision surgery and operates at Cedars-‐Sinai and takes some insurance.
This provider has submitted the AEEP questionnaire (2018)
AEEP Ranking Results Pending
Formerly practicing in Utah, Dr. Arrington joined the CEC in 2018. Dr. Arrington performs his own urinary tract work and performs some bowel work (shaving of the bowel and discoid resections). Segmental resections are conducted by an assisting surgeon.
Studied under Dr. C.Y. Liu
“Dr. Arrington is recognized as a regional and national expert in advanced excision of endometriosis. Since his fellowship training, he has continued to challenge his knowledge and surgical skills to help patients with “hopeless” cases of endometriosis. By caring for patients with this disease, he and his staff understand what you have been through. They understand the frustration, hopelessness and fear that so many endometriosis patients have experienced and are prepared to help.” – endowest.net
Dr. Nicholas Fogelson does most bowel and urinary tract work himself. He has a colorectal surgeon on hand to assist when needed.
He is very active in educating patients and healthcare providers about endometriosis. His blog can be found at http://www.academicobgyn.com
He speaks both English and Spanish and enjoys music and golfing.
Dr. Fogelson claims to be in-network with many insurers.
Dr. McCarus is well-known for his adhesiolysis surgery. It is unclear whether he possesses a similar expertise in endometriosis excision.
Dr. Diakos works with a multi disciplinary team ( colorectal surgeon , urogynecology).
She says that people with endometriosis need “education , recognition and referral to a specialized endometriosis center. Knowledge is power. Women for too long have been told pain is normal and have been dismissed”.
Dr. Diakos enjoys skiing in the winter and sailing in the summer and speaks some Greek.
Performs some bowel and urinary tract work himself and is assisted by a urologist and colorectal surgeon in complex cases. Very involved in endometriosis community. Co-founded Endometriosis Foundation of America
Extensive research background. Is able to operate on Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis. Philosophy: “My medical practice is characterized by my underlying philosophy of treating patients with respect and dignity. I use a comprehensive, open-‐minded approach to providing leading-‐edge health care. My reputation as an endometriosis specialist was earned through my surgical skills and results following successful treatment of some the most difficult cases of endometriosis via laparoscopic excision surgery. Complete surgical removal of endometriosis is an essential step in achieving successful treatment outcomes. I believe that surgery is only part of the answer to restoring the health of patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain. I employ a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing leading edge, traditional Western medicine and alternative integrative medicine, combined with an open mind and trust in the patient. Treating this complex disease has not only resulted in my becoming a better physician, it has made me an expert in treating an array of less complex conditions as well.”
*Note: Dr. Cook was the surgeon for both AEEP’s founder, Holly and also for Meghan (badperiods.com) who collaborated on some aspects of the AEEP website