Nancy Ringel, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences; Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
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Biography
Dr. Ringel received her bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Specialization in Neuroscience from Boston University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with College Honors. She then spent several years working in international development prior to starting her medical career. She received her MD from Harvard Medical School, and completed Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at New York University and Bellevue Hospital, where she earned several academic and teaching awards. She then completed her Urogynecology/Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) fellowship at Georgetown University School of Medicine/Medstar Health, where she also completed a Masters in Clinical and Translational Research. She is a board certified Obstetrician Gynecologist through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a fellowship-trained subspecialty surgeon in FPMRS.
Dr. Ringel has published numerous peer-reviewed publications, several book chapters, and has presented her research at many academic conferences. She has held national leadership positions and is an active member of leading medical societies in her field. Her areas of expertise include vaginal, robotic and laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, and pelvic fistula.
Education & Training
- FellowshipGeorgetown University/Medstar Health (2021)
- MSGeorgetown University, Clinical and Translational Research; Health Disparities and Community Engagement (2021)
- ResidencyNYU/Bellevue Hospital (2018)
- InternshipNYU/Bellevue Hospital (2015)
- MDHarvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (2014)
- BABoston University, Biology w/Specialization in Neuroscience (2007)
Activities
- The Effect of Postoperative Weight Change on Outcomes Following Midurethral Sling for Stress Urinary IncontinenceTucson, AZ, United States 2023SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
- Effect of Obesity on Prolapse Surgery OutcomesTucson, AZ, United States 2023SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
- Urgent Matters in Overactive Bladder for Women: Gaining Control of Symptoms to Optimize Patient OutcomesNew Haven, CT, United States 2022Medscape Virtual Women’s Health Masterclass: “Modernizing Women’s Health; Elevating Quality Care for Everyday Practice"
- Challenges and Opportunities in Incontinence ManagementCranbury, NJ, United States 20223rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Women’s Health
- The Missing Link in Gynecologic Global Health InitiativesAustin, TX, United States 2022AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
- Considerations for Health Equity ResearchAustin, TX, United States 2022AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
- Association Between Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Urinary Tract CancersSan Antonio, TX, United States 2022SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
- Exploring Patient Perspectives Surrounding Telemedicine versus In-person Pre-operative VisitsSan Antonio, TX, United States 2022SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
- Artificially Sweetened Beverages and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms- A Secondary Analysis of the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study (WHI-OS)Phoenix, AZ, United States 2021AUGS PFD Week
- Postoperative Urinary Incontinence in Diabetic Patients who Undergo Pelvic Reconstructive SurgeryPhoenix, AZ, United States 2021AUGS PFD Week
- Effect of Age on Adverse Events After. OnabotulinumtoxinA Injection for Overactive BladderPhoenix, AZ, United States 2021AUGS PFD Week
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Complications After Prolapse Repair and Sling Procedures- National Trends Over Time. A Secondary Analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program DatabasePalm Springs, CA, United States 2021SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
- Surgical Outcomes in UroGynecology- Assessment of Peri- and Postoperative Complications Relative to Preoperative Hemoglobin A1c (SUGAR Study)- A Fellows Pelvic Research Network StudyNational Conference held virtually 2020AUGS PFD Week
- Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Gynecologic Surgery and ResearchWashington, DC, United States 2020Grand Rounds
- National Trends in Readmission Rates for Sling Procedures by Hospital Type and Synthetic vs. Autologous GraftsInternational meeting held virtually 2020SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
- International Organization for Women and DevelopmentKigali, Kigali City, Rwanda 2020International Organization for Women and Development
- Hysterectomy complications relative to hemoglobin A1cNashville, TN, United States 2019AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
- Prevalence of lichen sclerosus in patients with autoimmune connective tissue disorders and pelvic floor disorders: a retrospective cohort studyNashville, TN, United States 2019AUGS/IUGA Scientific Meeting
- A Novel Approach to Complete Trans-Obturator Sling Mesh RemovalTucson, AZ, United States 2019SGS Annual Scientific Meeting
- Robotic Resection of Deep Infiltrating Rectovaginal Endometriosis with Bilateral Ureterolysis Under Low Pressure InsufflationLas Vegas, NV, United States 2018AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Trends in Post-Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Follow-up TreatmentAustin, TX, United States 2018Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Annual Meeting
- Rates of Concurrent Adnexal Surgery at the Time of Vaginal Hysterectomy with Prolapse RepairAustin, TX, United States 2018Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU) Annual Meeting
- Care for Transgender Patients- An Overview for GynecologistsNew York, NY, United States 2017Grand Rounds
- Cervical cancer in an urban academic institution: analysis of an at-risk patient populationPhiladelphia, PA, United States 2017North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting
- Mobile Applications for Health (mHealth)- Using Mobile Phones to Address Global Health DisparitiesBoston, MA, United States 2013Clinical Topics in Global Health Course
- Addressing Rural Health Disparities in India with Mobile Phone Applications for Community Health WorkersBoston, MA, United States 2012Harvard Medical School Soma Weiss Research Day
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| OHER (Office of Health Equity Research) Award for Yale Research Excellence, 2021 | OHER (Office of Health Equity Research) | 2022 |
| Award for Yale Research Excellence | Office of Health Equity Research (OHER) | 2021 |
| Resident Teaching Award | NYU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2018 |
| Senior Resident Teaching Award | NYU Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2018 |
| Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Resident Award | American Urogynecologic Society | 2017 |
| Scholars Award | Massachusetts Medical Society | 2014 |
| Robert C. Knapp Medical Student Award, Gynecologic Oncology Research | Robert C. Knapp Foundation | 2013 |
| Fellowship Recipient for Humanism in Medicine | Arnold P. Gold Foundation | 2011 |
| Global Health Scholars Program | American Medical Student Association | 2010 |
| Completion of Service | United States Peace Corps | 2009 |
| Phi Beta Kappa | Boston University | 2007 |
| Summa Cum Laude | Boston University | 2007 |
| Recognition of Academic Excellence | Biology Department, Boston University | 2007 |
| Graduation with Distinction | Boston University | 2007 |
| College Honors | Boston University | 2007 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AUGS PFD Research Foundation Grants Committee | • Served as grant reviewer for AUGS Foundation and June Allyson Memorial Fund grants, part of the PFD Research Foundation, for 2023 grant cycle • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators • Participated in mock study sections for grant reviews with other senior grant reviewers | 2023 |
| Journal of Urology | Reviewer | 2023 - Present |
| Urogynecology Global Health Initiative, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | • Volunteered providing surgical services and clinical training to local gynecologic surgeons for care of women with pelvic floor disorders in the Dominican Republic • Conducted lectures and lead discussion on ethics in global health and responsible engagement with communities • Organized financial logistics for travel, food, and accommodations for team of over 20 volunteers | 2022 - Present |
| Business Insider | https://www.insider.com/guides/health/reproductive-health/vaginal-prolapse | 2022 |
| Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Systematic Review Group (SRG) | Project Lead for Systematic Review 2022- 2023: • Presented proposal for novel systematic review topic, which was voted as the top choice and accepted as a new project by a national group of practicing surgical leaders • Led a group of 15 physicians across North America through the systematic review process, including development of the PICOTS question, abstract screening, full text screening, data extraction, data analysis and manuscript preparation | 2022 - 2023 |
| Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Collaborative Research in Pelvic Surgery Consortium (CoRPS) | • Serve as member of national research group collaborating on various multi-center research projects in gynecologic surgery • Participate in collaborative research projects and regular meetings • Several ongoing projects awaiting presentation and publication | 2022 - Present |
| AUGS PFD Research Foundation Grants Committee | Volunteer | 2021 - Present |
| AUGS PFD Research Foundation Grants Committee | Committee Member | 2021 - Present |
| AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee | Advisor | 2021 - Present |
| AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee, AUGS-SGS | • Serve as member of advisory board to the Steering Committee to mentor and advise fellow leaders across the country regarding multi-center research projects • Assess feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators and serve as liaison to senior advisors • Review, revise, and approve fellow project proposals for FPRN-sponsored grants for research implementation | 2021 - Present |
| Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Systematic Review Group (SRG) | • Serve as member of national research group collaborating on conducting systematic reviews of topics relevant to gynecologic surgery • Participate in collaborative systematic review projects • Several ongoing projects awaiting presentation and publication | 2020 - Present |
| International Organization for Women in Development, Kigali, Rwanda | • Volunteered providing surgical services and clinical training to local gynecologic surgeons for care of women with pelvic fistula • Conducted lectures to Rwandan medical students on topics regarding pelvic floor disorders | 2020 - Present |
| AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee | • Served as Chair of committee to mentor and advise fellows across the country regarding multi-center research projects • Planned, coordinated, and executed several national meetings with lectures from prominent researchers and presentations/evaluations of research proposals • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators and serving as liaison to senior advisors • Reviewed, revised, and approved fellow project proposals for FPRN-sponsored grants for research implementation | 2020 - 2021 |
| Urogynecology (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery) Journal | Reviewer | 2020 - Present |
| AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee | • Served as Vice Chair of committee to mentor and advise fellows across the country regarding multi-center research projects • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of research, providing feedback to primary investigators and serving as liaison to senior advisors • Reviewed, revised, and approved fellow project proposals for FPRN-sponsored grants for research implementation | 2019 - 2020 |
| American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Reviewer | 2019 - Present |
| Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana | • Served as a rotating Resident Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana | 2018 |
| American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) | Member | 2018 - Present |
| Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS) | Member | 2018 - Present |
| AAGL | Member | 2018 - Present |
| International Urogynecology Journal | Reviewer | 2018 - Present |
| Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | Reviewer | 2018 - Present |
| American College of Surgeons (ACS) | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Al Makassed Hospital, East Jerusalem | • Served as rotating medical student in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem | 2014 |
| American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Member | 2014 - Present |
| American Medical Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Advisory Committee on Global Health , Harvard Medical School | • Served on committee to mentor and advise students at Harvard Medical School regarding global health and community service projects • Assessed feasibility, appropriateness, and impact of student’s community and global service projects, providing guidance to maximize safety and impact of projects • Reviewed, revised, and approved student project proposals for Harvard-sponsored community and global service work and research | 2012 - 2015 |
| Dimagi, Inc, New Dehli, India | • Worked in rural regions of India to design, implement, and evaluate maternal health programs using mobile phone-based applications • Designed applications that use pregnancy checklists, counseling tools, and features to track and report health indicators, thus enabling Community Health Workers to address barriers to health care services for pregnant women in rural areas | 2011 |
| WWOOF | • Volunteer in organic farming and sustainability at Kahang Organic Rice Eco-Farm in Kahang, Malaysia | 2010 |
| UNICEF Innovation | • Assisted in the development, design, and implementation of two SMS-based health system interventions to deliver infant HIV test results to rural clinics, contact mothers for follow up, and improve rural health team coordination in Zambia and Malawi • Researched and gathered ethnographic data to ensure solutions are appropriate, sustainable, and usable • Designed training materials, held a Training of Trainers, liaised with local and national government and NGO partners, and organized community-based trainings to implement interventions • Project was among the first mobile phone-based health interventions to be successfully scaled nationally, and decreased turnaround time for test results by approximately 50% | 2010 |
| United States Peace Corps | • Worked in remote rural villages to create programming for public health education efforts in HIV/AIDS, maternal health, women’s rights, community health, nutrition, malaria, tuberculosis, and food security • Facilitated the completion of numerous sustainable health and development projects including HIV education conferences, trainings in gender rights and women’s empowerment, nutrition campaigns, building a primary school, and assisting community groups with income generating activities • Assisted in design of a comprehensive national program to better address Zambia’s public health and food security needs, which included crafting a 170+ page technical manual and a two-month training program for volunteers | 2007 - 2009 |