Biographical summary
Anita Chen, M.D., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist at Mayo Clinic Florida. She serves as consultant in the department of Medical and Surgical Gynecology. Dr. Chen is an Assistant Professor of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Program Director of the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery, Mayo Clinic Florida.
Her clinical expertise includes surgical treatment of:
- Pelvic organ prolapse: cystocele/enterocele/rectocele/uterine and vault prolapse
- Stress urinary incontinence: synthetic slings, office urethral bulking, Burch urethropexy, autologous slings
- Refractory overactive bladder treatment: sacral nerve modulation, tibial nerve therapy, bladder Botox (Botulinum toxin) injection
- Fistula repair: vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistula
- Urethral diverticulum
- Abnormal uterine bleeding: hysteroscopy, minimally invasive hysterectomy including laparoscopic and robotic with focus on vaginal approach.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chen is active in research and education, mentoring college students, medical students, residents and fellows, and has authored many
peer-reviewed publications that focus on a wide range of gynecologic research.
Dr. Chen received her M.D. degree at James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Florida Health
Science Center. After residency, she completed her fellowship in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington University.
She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). In 2021 Dr. Chen received the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Focused Practice Designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Botox injection
- Cystourethroscopy
- Gynecological surgery
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Midurethral sling surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Pelvic floor reconstruction
- Rectovaginal fistula repair
- Robotic surgery
- Sacral nerve stimulation
- Sacrocolpopexy
- Urethral bulking
- Urethral diverticulum surgery
- Urinary sling procedure
- Vaginal hysterectomy
- Vaginal repair
- Vesicovaginal fistula repair
Interests
- 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
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 1997
Fellow - Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department
of Obstetrics and GynecologyGeorge Washington University
- 1995
Resident - Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Florida Health Science Center
- 1991
MDJames H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University
- 1987
BS - PsychologyDuke University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2013
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 1998
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2024
Top Doctors: Obstetrics and GynecologyJacksonville Magazine
- 2024
Go Clear Award : Center of Excellence in Surgical SafetyAORN
- 2024
Argent SocietyMayo Clinic
- 2023
2023 Beals Award for Clinical ObservationDuval County Medical Society
- 2023
Mayo Clinic Experience 2023 Top PerformerMayo Clinic Experience
- 2010
Regional Top DoctorCastle Connolly Top Doctors
- 1997
Outstanding Teaching AwardDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University Medical Center
- 1997
Kane-King Dodek AwardKane-King-Dodek Obstetrics Honor Society, George Washington University
- 1995
Second Place Research Presentation, 17th Annual OB/GYN Resident Day SymposiumResident Day Symposium, University of Florida Health Science Center
- 1995
Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident SurgeonSociety of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
- 1994
Second Place Research Presentation, 16th Annual OB/GYN Resident Day SymposiumResident Day Symposium, University of Florida Health Science Center
- 1993
Second Place Research Presentation, 15th Annual OB/GYN Resident Day SymposiumResident Day Symposium, University of Florida Health Science Center
- 1988
Outstanding Young Women of AmericaOutstanding Young Women of America Association
- 1988
Medical School Honor CouncilJames H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University
- 1984
Professor Chen Wen-Chen Memorial ScholarshipProfessor Chen Wen-Chen Memorial Foundation
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Abstract and Video ReviewerAAGL Global Congress
- 2023 - present
Residency Advisory DirectorMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Education Administration
- 2021 - present
MemberInternational Pelvic Pain Society
- 2020 - present
Workgroup MemberPatient Education, Mayo Clinic Specialty Councils, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee
- 2020 - present
Scientific Program Committee MemberAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District XII
- 2019 - 2022
Surgeon ChampionBlood and Body Fluid Exposure Group
- 2019 - present
Leadership MemberWomen's Health Advisory Leadership Group
- 2019 - present
Content ExpertFemale Pelvic Floor Disorders Multidisciplinary Group, AskMayoExpert
- 2019 - present
Content ExpertUTIs Content, AskMayoExpert
- 2018 - present
Scientific Program Committee MemberACOG District XII
- 2018 - present
MemberInternational Urogynecological Association
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
- 2011 - present
Mayo Clinic Florida MemberUrogynecology Specialty Council, Department of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
- 2011 - 2012
MemberStandardization and Database of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Committee, Department of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
- 2008 - 2009
ContributorInternet web page for Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
- 2005 - 2011
Education LeadDepartment of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
- 2005 - 2006
MemberAllied Health Subcommitte, Mayo Clinic Clinical Practice Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2005 - 2006
MemberSurgical Practice Committee
- 2004 - 2006
Revenue LiaisonDepartment of Medical & Surgical Gynecology
- 2000 - present
FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 1999
MemberMayo Clinic Information Technology Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 1998
MemberMayo Health Plan Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 1995 - present
MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 1991 - present
Junior FellowAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 1988 - 2001
MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications