Biographical summary
Annetta M. Madsen, M.D., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist, specializing in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS). Her philosophy of care involves a shared decision-making model, where a person's individual values and goals guide the treatment plan. Her care plan often involves multidisciplinary collaboration to help people meet their goals.
Dr. Madsen performs surgery from vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. Her clinical expertise includes surgical treatment of:
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) — uterine and vaginal prolapse, cystocele, rectocele
- Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) — synthetic and fascial slings, urethral bulking, Burch urethropexy
- Childbirth-related pelvic floor disorders — vaginal, vulvar and anal sphincter injury
- Fistula — Between urinary tract or rectum and uterus or vagina
- Female circumcision — Revision or release of scar tissue, de-infibulation, cyst removal
- Vaginal and vulvar cysts — Urethral diverticulum, paraurethral cysts, vaginal and labial cysts
- Mesh and other surgical complications
- Refractory Overactive Bladder (rOAB) — Botox injection, Sacral neuromodulation
- Dysfunctional/abnormal uterine bleeding — minimally invasive hysterectomy
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Madsen is active in research and education. Her research interests include: pelvic floor disorders related to pregnancy and childbirth injury, female pelvic anatomy, innovative solutions for vaginal and vulvar reconstruction, quality improvement.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Botox injection
- Cystoscopy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Pelvic floor reconstruction
- Pelvic surgery
- Rectovaginal fistula repair
- Robotic surgery
- Sacral nerve stimulation
- Urethral bulking
- Urethral diverticulum surgery
- Urinary incontinence surgery
- Urinary sling procedure
- Uterine prolapse surgery
- Vaginal hysterectomy
- Vaginal repair
- Vesicovaginal fistula repair
Interests
- Pelvic organ prolapse, including uterine-sparing procedures (hysteropexy)
- Urinary incontinence
- Urogenital fistula
- Rectovaginal fistula
- Obstetric perineal and anal sphincter injuries
- Childbirth-related pelvic floor disorders
- Female circumcision
- Vaginal and vulvar reconstruction
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
Fellowship - Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery; Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryWomen & Infants Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine
- 2017
Visiting Fellow - Fistula Repair Fellowship ElectiveKibagabaga Hospital
- 2016
Visiting Fellow - Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship ElectiveTenwek Hospital
- 2014
ResidentObstetrics and Gynecology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2013
Visiting Resident - General Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency ElectiveTenwek Hospital
- 2010
Medical School - Doctor of MedicineMedical School for International Health in Collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- 2004
BSc (Hons) - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition ScienceUniversity of Minnesota College of Human Ecology
- 2001
Undergraduate Studies - Postsecondary Enrollment Options ProgramBethel University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2019
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2017
Obstetrics & GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and honors
- 2023
Humanism in Teaching AwardAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)
- 2023
Ob/Gyn Faculty Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Clinic
- 2022
Top Doctors, UrogynecologyMinnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2022
SGS-AJOG (American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology) Top ReviewerSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2020
Top 10% Peer ReviewerObstetrics and Gynecology Journal (Green Journal)
- 2019
Rising Star AwardSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2019
Twin Cities Rising Star, Top Doctors AwardMinneapolis/St. Paul Magazine
- 2017
Excellence in Teaching Award - Resident EducationThe Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- 2017
Distinguished Teacher Award - Undergraduate Medical EducationThe Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- 2017
Excellence in Teaching Award - Undergraduate Medical EducationThe Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- 2016
Fellows 1st Prize PaperSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2016
Top Fellow Teacher of the Year- Undergraduate Medical EducationThe Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- 2015
Excellence in Teaching Award - Undergraduate Medical EducationThe Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University
- 2013
Mayo International Health Program ScholarMayo School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2012
Resident Reporter, District VIAmerican Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Associate MemberInternational Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), Urogynecology Committee
- 2022
MemberResidency Program Director Selection Committee, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 2022 - present
Commiittee MemberEquipment Subcommittee, Midwest CPC (MWCPC)
- 2022 - present
LeaderPeripartum Pelvic Health Clinical Service Line Development Workgroup
- 2022 - present
Associate MemberAmerican College of Surgeons (ACS)
- 2022 - 2023
MemberAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- 2021
MemberSearch Committee, OB/GYN Research Chair
- 2021 - present
MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons, Pelvic Anatomy Group, Imaging Subcommittee
- 2021 - present
MemberOB/GYN Innovation Task Force
- 2021 - present
MemberUrogynecology Special Interest Group, Mayo Clinic Health System
- 2020
Consensus Committee ParticipantPelvic Floor Disorders Consortium
- 2020 - present
MemberInternational Urogynecologic Association, Obstetric Pelvic Floor Trauma Special Interest Group
- 2020 - present
Active MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2019 - 2020
MemberInternational Continence Society
- 2019 - present
MemberInternational Urogynecologic Association
- 2018 - present
LeaderSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons, Pelvic Anatomy Group, Digital Anatomy Library Subcommittee
- 2017 - present
FellowAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2016 - 2022
MemberEducation Committee, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2015 - 2020
Associate MemberSociety of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - 2017
MemberFellows' Pelvic Floor Research Network, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- 2014 - present
MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society Special Interest Group (SIG)
- 2013 - present
Active MemberAmerican Urogynecologic Society
- 2009 - 2017
MemberAmerican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publications
Research activities