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Nancy Ringel, MD, MS

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
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Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health

Founder and Lead, Global Women's Health Faculty Network, Yale Institute for Global Health

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences

Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health; Founder and Lead, Global Women's Health Faculty Network, Yale Institute for Global Health

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 global health 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 double-board certified Urogynecologist and Obstetrician Gynecologist through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

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.

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Education & Training

Fellowship
Georgetown University/Medstar Health (2021)
MS
Georgetown University, Clinical and Translational Research; Health Disparities and Community Engagement (2021)
Residency
NYU/Bellevue Hospital (2018)
Internship
NYU/Bellevue Hospital (2015)
MD
Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine (2014)
BA
Boston University, Biology w/Specialization in Neuroscience (2007)

Research

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Nancy Ringel's published research.

Publications

2024

2023

2022

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    AUGS PFD Research Foundation Grants Committee

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    AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee

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    Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Collaborative Research in Pelvic Surgery Consortium (CoRPS)

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    Society of Gynecologic Surgeons SGS Systematic Review Group (SRG)

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    AUGS-SGS Fellows Pelvic Research Network (FPRN®) Steering Committee

Clinical Care

Overview

Nancy Ringel, MD, MS, is a urogynecologist, an obstetrician-gynecologist who specializes in female pelvic reconstruction surgery.

Growing up, Dr. Ringel says she knew she wanted a career that involved science, but it wasn’t until she was serving in the Peace Corps in Zambia when she decided health care was for her.

“I thought primary care would be the place for me because I loved forming relationships with patients and helping them improve their lives. But my first rotation in medical school was surgery, and I fell in love with it. My whole plan went out the window,” Dr. Ringel says. “But then when I did my Ob/Gyn rotation, I realized I could have the best of both worlds.”

Dr. Ringel says she finds surgery gratifying. “In the span of a few hours, I can fix someone’s problem and really improve their condition. I love helping my patients live their best lives,” she says.

She acknowledges that many of the troubles patients come to her for—including incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse—are often embarrassing to them.

“So many people don’t realize that these problems are common and can be helped,” Dr. Ringel says. “They think it’s a normal part of aging or from having children. They are told they should just accept it. But there have been many advancements in surgical techniques, and we have so much more research on these issues. Instead of living with discomfort, we can offer treatments that are solutions.”

When she first meets patients, Dr. Ringel says she lets them know the visit is centered around their needs. “I tell them that these are issues I deal with every day and we have lots of treatment possibilities. My primary role is to give them information about what their options are and to help them make informed decisions,” she says.

Dr. Ringel’s research interests include addressing health disparities and making care more equitable.

Clinical Specialties

Urogynecology

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Board Certifications

  • Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

    Certification Organization
    AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Original Certification Date
    2023
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Latest Certification Date
    2023
    Original Certification Date
    2019

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