Education / Training
- Undergraduate:
- University of Missouri-Rolla
Rolla, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
1985
- Barnes Hospital School of Nursing
St. Louis, Missouri
RN, 1980
- Graduate:
Washington University,
St. Louis, Missouri
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
- Medical School:
St. Louis University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
MD, 1998
- Residency:
Urology Residency
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
1998-2004
- Fellowships:
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Loyola University Medical Center
Department of Urology and Obstetrics
2002-2003
Loyola University Medical Center
Department ofGynecology
2004-2005
Board Certification:
Professional Organizations
Awards/Distinctions
- Chicago Urological Association Charles Huggins Resident Essay Award, January 2004
- TAP Pharmaceutical Urology Resident Debate Award, May 2003
- Chicago Urological Association Irving J. Shapiro Conference Resident Award, April 2003
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology -“Stump the Professor” Award, May 2002
- American Urogynecological Society- Eli Lilly Scholar Award, 2001
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society
- Paul J. McBryan, PhD. Senior Service Award-given to the student who has demonstrated to an outstanding degree service to his/her classmates, 1998
- Psychiatry Departmental Award-given to the student who has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in psychiatry, 1998
- Mary Nawrocki Mcginnis, M.D. Women’s Leadership Award, 1996
- Washington University Mechanical Engineering Graduate Research Fellowship Award 1985-87,
- Full scholarship for graduate school including monthly stipend for research activities.
Philosophy of Patient Care
The women who seek care from me can expect to be involved in all aspects of their medical decision making. I find that women are most comfortable when they understand all the options available to them. I believe that this can be one of the most satisfying aspects of my role. In addition, I am part of an extraordinary surgical and research team that is on the leading edge of the diagnosis and treatment of common and uncommon pelvic floor disorders such as urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, genitourinary fistulas and vaginal reconstruction. As a surgeon and physician I am committed to excellence in my practice and personal life.
Biography
Elizabeth Mueller is a native of St. Louis, MO and a graduate of St. Louis University Medical School. She completed her Urology residency at the Loyola University Medical Center and then became one of the first urologists to be trained in the accredited American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology/American Board of Urology joint fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Following her fellowship she was invited to stay as an attending physician. She is an instructor in both the department of Urology and Obstetrics/Gynecology at the Loyola University Health System. She has a variety of research interests and has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals. She has also presented her research findings at national and international meetings related to her subspecialty.
Clinical / Research Interests:
I am interested in the surgical and medical management of female pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Special interests include minimally invasive surgical procedures and complex reconstructive surgery such as vaginal reconstruction, urinary fistulas, congenital abnormalities of the genitor-urinary system, and urethral diverticulum. |
