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Is the Pelvic Health Program Right for You?

If you’ve recently had a baby, or are experiencing pelvic pain or other concerning symptoms, our Pelvic Health Program is here to help you regain your strength and confidence. Take our quick symptoms quiz to find out if the Pelvic Health Program can help you feel like yourself again.

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Compassionate Care for a Better Quality of Life

Whether it’s from childbirth, age, straining, an injury or surgery, pelvic floor problems can feel physically painful and emotionally isolating. But conditions like urinary and fecal incontinence are more common than you might think, and they’re very treatable.

Our multidisciplinary team includes experts from urogynecology (also known as female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery), colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, gynecology, urology and pelvic floor physical therapy.

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Expert Care for Common Conditions

We offer physical therapy, medication and minimally invasive surgical techniques (vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic) to address:

  • Fecal incontinence
  • Frequent or urgent urination
  • Leaking urine when laughing or coughing
  • Overactive bladder
  • Painful urination
  • Pressure and pain in your vagina, bladder or rectum
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Vaginal bulging

For more complex conditions, our experts offer advanced treatment and surgery for:

  • Anal stenosis
  • Anismus
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, uterine and vault prolapse)
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Rectovaginal fistula
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Urethral diverticulum
  • Urinary retention
  • Vaginal mesh complications
  • Vesicovaginal fistula
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Be Informed, Feel Empowered

We understand the stress that pelvic floor disorders can cause. That’s why we created this guide to help ease your mind and answer common questions, including:

  • What conditions does pelvic health include?
  • What are the symptoms of these conditions?
  • How do I know if I need pelvic floor rehabilitation?
  • Are there non-surgical or minimally invasive procedures to treat my condition?
 

Meet Your Team in Advanced Pelvic Care

Our comprehensive Pelvic Health Program offers each woman a personalized care plan with an integrated medical team, including experts in urogynecology, urology, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology and care coordination.

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Brittany Wright, PA-C

Brittany Wright, PA-C

Brittany Wright, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Urogynecology

Brittany Wright, PA-C, is a certified urogynecology physician assistant who serves every patient with wholehearted care. She earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Keiser University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Mount Saint Mary College. Brittany has been a surgical and orthopedic physician assistant in Orlando and Leesburg since 2020. She specializes in care for general surgery, gynecology, urology, obstetrics, family medicine, emergency medicine and orthopedics. In every specialty, Brittany helps patients reach their goals and lead happy, healthy lives.

Lindsay Kissane, MD

Lindsay Kissane, MD

Lindsay Kissane, MD

Urogynecologist

Lindsay Kissane, MD, FACOG, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and board eligible in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. A graduate of Florida State University and its medical school, Dr. Kissane completed her OB/GYN residency at NYU Winthrop Hospital in New York and her fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Kissane’s clinical interests include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence and vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas.

Daniel Galante, DO

Daniel Galante, DO, FACS, FASCRS

Daniel Galante, DO

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

Daniel Joseph Galante, DO, FACS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon and Assistant Program Director for the Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship program. His areas of expertise include the use of minimally invasive technologies in colon and rectal cancer treatment, including TAMIS and laparoscopic surgery. He specializes in the surgical treatment of both Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and is proficient treating all common anorectal diseases including hemorrhoids, fistulas and perianal abscesses. Dr. Galante has published numerous, peer-reviewed articles in medical publications and received the 2016 Gershon Efron, MD Resident of the Year Award from the Sinai Hospital Department of Surgery for commitment to patient care, safety, leadership and teamwork — as selected by faculty and staff of the department.

Casey Lauren Seltzer, PA-C

Casey Lauren Seltzer, PA-C

Casey Lauren Seltzer, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Urogynecology

Casey Seltzer, PA-C, is a urogynecology physician assistant. She worked for eight years as a physician assistant at Hunt Club Medical in Apopka, Florida, and previously was a physician assistant at Express Family Clinic. Casey has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rollins College and a master’s degree in medical science from Nova Southeastern University. She has been a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians since 2018.

Viviana Casas-Puig, MD

Viviana Casas-Puig, MD

Viviana Casas-Puig, MD, FACOG

Urogynecologist

Viviana Casas-Puig, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN who specializes in urogynecology and performs vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures. She is passionate about individualized care and improving her patients’ quality of life. Dr. Casas-Puig received her medical degree from the Ponce Health Sciences University, completed a research fellowship at the Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health Institute at the Cleveland Clinic and a fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Urogynecologic Society.

Vivian Del Carmen Aguilar, MD

Vivian C Aguilar, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

Vivian C Aguilar, MD, FACOG, FPMRS

Urogynecologist

Vivian Aguilar, MD, FACOG, FPMRS, is a board-certified urogynecologist specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She is passionate about patient care, helping women understand pelvic floor disorders to determine the best treatment options and improve each woman’s quality of life. Dr. Aguilar is honored to serve the women of Celebration and Kissimmee. She is fluent in English and is a native Spanish speaker. As an educator of medical students and residents, she has been honored with several excellence in teaching awards.

Daniel Hoffman, MD

Daniel S Hoffman, MD

Daniel S Hoffman, MD

Urologist

Daniel Hoffman, MD, is a board-certified urologist with fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. A native Puerto Rican with fluency in English and Spanish, he completed consecutive residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He then completed his elite fellowship training at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York. His clinical interests include the physiologic assessment of voiding dysfunction through urodynamic testing, and he is a published expert in the management of complex urinary tract fistulae, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and pelvic floor reconstruction.

Teresa H. deBeche-Adams, MD

Teresa H deBeche-Adams, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Teresa H deBeche-Adams, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Colorectal Surgeon

Teresa H. deBeche-Adams, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon, who treats diseases and disorders of the colon and rectum. Dr. deBeche has dedicated her career to maximizing outcomes while minimizing patient downtime using the revolutionary surgical procedure TAMIS (transanal minimally invasive surgery), and as a daVinci® certified robotic surgeon. With regular participation in specialized medical and surgical conferences addressing pelvic floor pathology and GI tumors, she stays at the forefront of the most advanced technology and innovative techniques. Dr. deBeche is the Director of the Rectal Physiology Lab and a part of AdventHealth Cancer Institute’s Rectal Cancer Program, honored as the third program in the country to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.

Karoline Neumann, ARNP, NP-C

Karoline Neumann, ARNP, NP-C

Karoline Neumann, APRN, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner, Colorectal Surgery

Karoline Neumann, APRN, NP-C, is a certified family nurse practitioner who earned her Master of Science in Nursing at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. Karoline has expertise in pelvic floor dysfunction, especially as it relates to bowel health, and assists patients with obtaining optimal health and well-being through a holistic approach. She facilitates a quarterly educational support group which focuses on complementary strategies for wellness. Karoline believes in the divine worth and dignity of every patient and is committed to creating a warm, welcoming and non-judgmental environment to help patients find relief from symptoms and obtain optimal health.

Jeremy M. Drake, MD

Jeremy M Drake, MD

Jeremy M Drake, MD

Colorectal Surgeon

Jeremy Drake, MD, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with advanced fellowship training in robotic surgery for colon and rectal cancer. Dr. Drake received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed his residency in general surgery at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile. He is particularly interested in the screening and treatment of colon and rectal cancers, pelvic floor disorders and benign anorectal diseases, including best practices for managing hemorrhoids and fistulas. In addition to being an award-winning physician, Dr. Drake is a former Division I student-athlete and Academic All-American.

Nathan Kow, MD

Nathan Kow, MD

Nathan Kow, MD

Medical Director, Pelvic Health Program, Urogynecologist

His clinical interest include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas, disorders of the lower urinary tract, and management of mesh complications. Furthermore, he has published on many subjects related to pelvic floor disorders.

Dr. Kow has a strong presence in innovation in the healthcare space. He serves as a key opinion leader for several medical device companies, editorial board member for International Academy of Pelvic Surgery, as well on the advisory board for several healthcare firms.

Rebeccah Briskin, DO

Rebeccah Briskin, DO

Rebeccah Briskin, DO, FACOOG

Urogynecologist

Rebeccah Briskin, DO, FACOOG, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and board-eligible in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She is committed to offering traditional and holistic options for her patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. Dr. Briskin received her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Inspira Health Network, where she was Chief Resident, and a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship at Henry Ford Health System.

Julie Schneider, MD

Julie Schneider, MD

Julie Schneider, MD

Urogynecologist

Julie Schneider, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist and urogynecologist. Dr. Schneider is the only female physician in Volusia County who is double board certified in gynecology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She specializes in urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, prolapse repair, pelvic floor reconstruction and rehabilitation, overactive bladder, Lichen sclerosus and vulvodynia. Dr. Schneider is also a certified instructor for the treatment of urinary incontinence, urinary frequency, urinary retention and fecal incontinence, using Medtronic therapy.

Yaphet Tilahun, MD, FACS

Yaphet Tilahun, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Yaphet Tilahun, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Colorectal Surgeon

Yaphet Tilahun, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified and Ivy League-educated colon and rectal surgeon skilled in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Tilahun completed his advanced subspecialty training at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School. Prior to that time, he was chief resident in general surgery at AdventHealth Orlando, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. He earned his medical degree at the University of Massachusetts (UM) Medical School in Worcester and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in microbiology from UM Amherst.

Elizabeth Sherlock, PA

Elizabeth Sherlock, PA-C

Elizabeth Sherlock, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Urogynecology

Elizabeth Sherlock, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to women. She earned her Master of Medical Science degree with honors at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Elizabeth is highly experienced in obtaining patient histories, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and studies, performing in office procedures and providing pre-operative and post-operative care for surgical patients.

Norbert Garcia-Henriquez, MD, FACS

Norbert Garcia-Henriquez, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Norbert Garcia-Henriquez, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Colorectal Surgeon

Norbert Garcia-Henriquez, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures to manage colon and rectal cancer, including advanced laparoscopy and transanal surgery. Dr. Garcia-Henriquez has a special interest in managing complex inflammatory bowel disease and is proficient in treating all common and complex anorectal disorders, including hemorrhoids, fistula in ano, and perianal and perirectal abscesses.

Specialized Treatments for Greater Peace of Mind

We’re here to help you feel like yourself again with leading-edge treatments from experts who put you first. Count on our team for comprehensive, coordinated pelvic health services, including urogynecology, urology, colorectal care and pelvic rehabilitation services designed to improve your quality of life.

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    Advanced Pelvic Surgery

    Our highly skilled surgeons are leaders and teachers in their fields. They provide a wide range of surgical treatments, including the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques (vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic), which reduce discomfort and shorten recovery time.

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    Specialized Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

    When your pelvic floor muscles are too tight or too weak, they can cause incontinence (loss of bladder control) or even pain. Our board-certified physical therapists have special training in treating bowel and bladder function, pelvic pain, abdominal/organ conditions and other pelvic floor dysfunctions. They use the latest advances in rehabilitative techniques, including computerized biofeedback, and can show you strengthening and relaxation techniques you can do at home.

Hear From Patients in Our Pelvic Health Program

Lori Ellison: Finding Incontinence Relief

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Experience Care Designed for You

Whether you’re concerned about your pelvic health or seeking a specific treatment, our care coordinators are here to guide and support you. Our team will reply to your appointment request within 48 hours.

Or call us at 855-843-8424.