Our specialists are board-certified ob/gyns who also have advanced training and board certification/eligibility in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
As physicians at Washington University School of Medicine, we are committed to providing our patients the best care available. We have extensive experience as leaders in research to better understand female pelvic conditions, their impact on patients, and how to treat them. Our research is published in well-respected medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine and The Journal of the American Medical Association. Through our fellowship program, we also provide advanced training for doctors specializing in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
Chiara Ghetti, MD, MSc
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon
- Phone: 314-747-1402
- Fax: 844-661-9887
Dr. Ghetti is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology and a three-year fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. She completed a master’s in clinical research at the University of Pittsburgh.
She is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both obstetrics and gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery.
Jerry L. Lowder, MD, MSc
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon
- Phone: 314-747-1402
- Fax: 844-661-9887
Dr. Lowder is a graduate of East Carolina University School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. He completed a three-year fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, as well as a master’s in clinical research.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both obstetrics and gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery.
Sara Wood, MD, MHPE, FACOG
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon
- Phone: 314-747-1402
- Fax: 844-661-9887
Dr. Sara Wood has committed the first decade of her career to the surgical treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders, serving patients in St. Louis and from across the Midwest. She earned her Medical Degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and completed her OBGYN residency and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Her commitment to surgical education led her to obtain her Masters Degree in Health Professions Education at the University of Illinois, Chicago.
She is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both obstetrics and gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery.
Clinical Fellows
Professional staff
The Washington University urogynecology secretary and nurse coordinator work as a team with the physicians to provide patients with seamless care, including scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing, procedures and follow-up visits.
Patient satisfaction is our #1 goal.
To accomplish this goal, our office and staff function as a small private specialty practice to retain that personal touch. Appointments are confirmed in person with each patient in addition to reminders sent by phone and mail. Post-surgery questions and prescription refills are handled by our nurse coordinator to expedite return calls.
Schedule a visit
To schedule an evaluation appointment with Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Washington University please contact our scheduling staff at 314-747-1402.