Dr. El-Nashar is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) in General Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
As a clinician, Dr. El-Nashar serves women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain and other pelvic floor dysfunctions. Dr. El-Nashar graduated with honors from Assiut
University School of Medicine in Egypt. Dr. El-Nashar completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Dr. El-Nashar serves on the editorial board of the International Urogynecology Journal, the official journal of the International Urogynecologic Association (IUGA) and the journal of Gynecologic Surgery. He is also a peer reviewer for Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. El-Nashar has over 200 publications, including over a 100 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. El-Nashar research interest includes pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, gynecologic surgery, pelvic pain, urinary tract infections, abnormal uterine bleeding, research methodology and evidence-based medicine.
- Minimally invasive benign gynecologic surgery with a focus on vaginal surgery
- Medical and surgical management of Female urinary incontinence
- Medical and surgical management of Pelvic organ prolapse
- Evaluation and treatment of fecal incontinence
- Vaginal hysterectomy
- Uretheral diverticulum
- Vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistula
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- 2023
Certificate - Postgraduate Medical EducationHarvard Medical School Training to Teach in Medicine Online Certificate Program
- 2021
CertificateHarvard Medical School Surgical Leadership Program
- 2015
FellowFemale Pelvic Medicine & Recon, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2012
ResidentObstetrics and Gynecology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2012
Residency - Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2008
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - GynecologyMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2007
MS - Clinical and Translational ResearchMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2002
MSc - Obstetrics and GynecologyFaculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
- 2002
Residency - Obstetrics and GynecologyAssiut University Hospitals, Assiut University
- 1999
InternshipAssiut University Hospitals, Assiut University
- 1998
MB BChFaculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Egypt
Certifications
- 2018
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2014
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2024
2023 Best Reviewer AwardInternational Urogynecology Association
- 2023
2023 Research Accelerator for Clinicians Engaged in Research (RACER) AwardResearch Accelerator for Clinicians Engaged in Research
- 2023
2023 Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery ProjectsMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
- 2022
Unparallelled Experience. Scoring in the 99th percentile by creating and consistently delivering exceptional and extraordinary human experience, as measured by patient surveys.Mayo Clinic
- 2021
Editorial Board Appreciation for Completing 4 Year Term Service on the Editorial Board as an "Editor at Large" from July 2017- July 2021.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
- 2020
2019 Best Reviewer AwardInternational Urogynecology Association
- 2020
Editor Recognition for Efforts on Behalf of the JournalObstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
- 2019
Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).American College of Surgeons
- 2019
Top 10% Reviewer in the Field of Clinical MedicinePublons
- 2018
Top 10% Reviewer in the Field of Clinical MedicinePublons
- 2017
Top 10% peer-reviewers for 2016 recognition by the Editor-in-Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology “Green Journal”.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
- 2017
Top 10% Reviewer in the Field of Multidisciplinary MedicinePublons
- 2016
Top 10% peer-reviewers for 2015 recognition by the Editor-in-Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology “Green Journal”. Obstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
- 2016
Sentinels of Science Awards, Top 10% Peer Reviewer in the Field of MedicinePublons
- 2016
Medscape Consult Case of the Year, “Amenorrhea with Abdominal Pain”Medscape Consult Community
- 2015
Top 10% peer-reviewers for 2014 recognition by the Editor-in-Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology “Green Journal”.Obstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal)
- 2014
Fellowship of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2012
John J. Sciarra IJGO Prize Paper Award for 2011- Honorable mention International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 2011
Mayo Clinic Excellence in Medical Student Teaching AwardMayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2011
Donald F. Richardson Memorial Scientific Prize Paper AwardDistrict VI, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2011
Best Poster Presentation AwardDistrict VI, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2010
George W. Morley Lecture and Paper Award, "Radical parametrectomy for cervical cancer identified on pathological examination after simple extrafascial hysterectomy: A cohort study"Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2009
Elizabeth Ann Harris Award for excellence in Clinical Research in Obstetrics and GynecologyMayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
- 2009
Young Investigator Paper Award, Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections in Obese Women undergoing Combined Hysterectomy and Medically Indicated Panniculectomy: A Cohort StudyCentral Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2009
Donald F. Richardson Memorial Scientific Prize Paper Award, "Predicting outcomes after global endometrial ablation"District VI, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2008
Jerome J. Hoffman Award for the Best Postgraduate Prize Paper at the 37th Annual MeetingAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2004
The Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education Exchange ScholarshipEgyptian Ministry for Higher Education
- 2004
IJGO Prize Paper Award for 2003- Honorable mention International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 2000
Resident of the Year Award, selected by intern physicians finishing their one year internship at Assiut University HospitalsAssiut Office, Egyptian Medical Syndicate
- 2000
Taha Hussein Medal, for outstanding performance in Education, granted by the Minster of Education during the Egyptian National Education Day-2000Egyptian Ministry of Education
- 1998
Emblem and Shield for graduating with “Excellent with Honors” and outstanding academic performance during medical schoolAssiut University
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Member Mayo Clinic School of Medicine Education Subcommittee - Florida
- 2024 - present
MemberMayo Clinic Florida Robotic sub-committee
- 2024 - 2026
Liaison to the ACS Advisory Council on Gynecology & ObstetricsAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2024 - 2026
Board of Directors MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2023 - present
ChairUrogynecology Specialty Interest Group, Obstetric & Gynecology Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council
- 2022 - present
MemberFlorida Medical Association
- 2022 - present
MemberMCF CAUTI Workgroup, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2022 - present
MemberUrogynecology Specialty Interest Group, Obstetric & Gynecology Specialty Council, Mayo Clinic Specialty Council
- 2022 - present
MemberOB/GYN Innovation Task Force
- 2021 - present
MemberPelvic Anatomy Group, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2019 - present
MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2018 - present
FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
- 2018 - 2021
DirectorPublications and Clinical Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals
- 2017 - 2021
Department RepresentativeObstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School Curriculum Work Group, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- 2016
MemberAd Hoc Committee to Review the Affiliation Contract between University Hospitals and CWRU, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- 2015 - 2021
Core Faculty MemberFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, University Hospitals
- 2015 - 2021
MemberClinical Competency Committee, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, University Hospitals
- 2015 - 2021
Core Faculty MemberObstetrics and Gynecology Residency, University Hospitals
- 2015 - 2021
MemberEducational Committee, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals
- 2015 - 2018
MemberClinical Competency Committee, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, University Hospitals
- 2015 - present
MemberInternational Urogynecologic Association
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2014 - present
FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2014 - present
MemberSystematic Review Group, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2013 - 2014
MemberMayo Graduate Medical Education Committee
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- 2007 - present
AlumnusMayo Clinic Alumni Association
- 1999 - present
MemberEgyptian Medical Syndicate
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