Linda Brubaker, MD Professor Subspecialty / Clinical Expertise: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical / Research Interests: Surgical outcomes, Incontinence devices, and Incontinence medications Practice Locations: Loyola Outpatient Center Appointments: (888) LUHS-888 American Urological Society

• Undergraduate:
  University of Illinois at Chicago
  BA with honors, 1977
• Medical School:
  Rush Medical College
  Chicago, Illinois
  MD, 1984
• Residency:
  • Administrative Chief Resident, ObGyn
    Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois
    1987-88
  • Resident, ObGyn
    Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois
    1984-88
• Fellowship:
  Urogynecology
  Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
  Chicago, Illinois
  1988-90

Board Certification:

• American Board of Urology,
  certified December 1991, Recertified 2000

Professional Organizations

• External Advisory Committee, Interstitial Cystitis Clinical Trials Group, established by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; September 1998
• Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; 1991-present
• American College of Surgeons; 1993-present
• Member, Bladder Health Council; American Foundation for Urologic Disease; 1996-present
• American Urogynecologic Society - Vice President
• Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 1995-present
• Chicago Gynecological Society; 1992-present
• International Continence Society
  • Member; 1989-present
  • Member, Subcommittee of Prolapse Nomenclature; 1993-96
• International Urogynecological Association; 1989-present
• Society of Gynecologic Surgeons

Awards/Distinctions

• Ortho Pharmaceutical/CREOG Faculty Teaching Award; 1998
• Outstanding Service on the Education Commission of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; 1998

Philosophy of Patient Care
The women who seek care from me are given information and options about their conditions. Fortunately, most pelvic floor problems are not emergencies. A full range of treatment options is available, including muscle rehabilitation, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, vaginal devices and surgery.

Biography
Dr. Brubaker was recruited to Loyola to begin program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. This successful program joins the discipline of uro-gynecology and urology in order to expand the treatment choices available to women with pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence. Dr. Brubaker is an internationally recognized expert of female pelvic floor disorders. She is the co-editor of several books, and has written many medical articles on these topics. Dr. Brubaker, a native of the Chicago area, has remained here with her family.