Gina Northington
- Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Professor
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Emory Clinic
Gynecology and Obstetrics
1365 Clifton Road, Building A, Room 4229
Overview
In 2011, Dr. Gina Northington joined the Emory University School of Medicine faculty. She is currently an Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. She is also Chief of Clinical service for OB/GYN at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Northingtons clinical areas of interest include geriatric gynecology, neuromodulation, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and overactive bladder. She currently participates in several clinical trials and translational research projects investigating mechanisms of female pelvic floor disorders. Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, Dr. Northington was an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where she also completed her fellowship training. In addition to Dr. Northington s lead administrative positions at Emory, she was also fellowship program director (2011-2022) for FPMRS at Emory and was responsible for Emory receiving ACGME Accreditation for the Fellowship program the first year it was offered by the ACGME in 2013. Dr. Northington serves on the following committees: Emory University Hospital (EUH)/The Emory Clinic (TEC) Peer Review Committee, Emory Faculty Committee on Appointments and Promotions (co-Chair), and Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Steering Committee. She previously served as the Chair of the Emory SOM Deans Faculty Advisory Committee, a member of the EUH/TEC Medical Executive and Credentialing committees, and Chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee. Nationally she is active in the American Urogynecologic Society and currently serves on the board of directors.
Academic Appointment
- Associate Professor, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine
Education
Degrees
- PhD from Rutgers
- BS from Michigan State University
- MD from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Research
Publications
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Effects of Social Determinants of Health and Social Support on Surgical Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Hysterectomy.
Obstet Gynecol Volume: 145 Page(s): 115 - 123
01/01/2025 Authors: Hare AM; Tappy E; Schaffer JI; Kossl K; Gaigbe-Togbe B; Kapadia A; Dieter AA; Hamner J; Laporte AK; Mou T -
Abdominal Obesity and Prolapse Repair.
Urogynecology (Phila) Volume: 30 Page(s): 801 - 804
10/01/2024 Authors: Northington GM -
Bacterial Persistence in Urinary Tract Infection Among Postmenopausal Population.
Urogynecology (Phila) Volume: 30 Page(s): 205 - 213
03/01/2024 Authors: Joseph I; Risener CJ; Falk K; Northington G; Quave CL -
Success After Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse With Surgery or Pessary Remains a Patient-Centered Choice.
JAMA Surg Volume: 158 Page(s): 443 - 444
05/01/2023 Authors: Trowbridge ER; Northington GM -
Information and Guidance on the Adoption of Surgical Innovation and Technology in Urogynecology.
Urogynecology (Phila) Volume: 29 Page(s): 318 - 326
03/01/2023 -
Diversity in Pelvic Floor Disorders Research: A Matter of Equity and Inclusion.
Urogynecology (Phila) Volume: 29 Page(s): 1 - 4
01/01/2023 Authors: Northington GM; Minaglia S -
Thirty-six-month Prospective Study of Transvaginal Bovine Graft vs Native Tissue Repair for the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
Urology Volume: 167 Page(s): 234 - 240
09/01/2022 Authors: Lipetskaia L; Gonzalez RR; Wu JM; Northington GM; Henley BR; Lane F; Brucker BM; Jarnagin B; Rosenblatt PL -
Foundational science and mechanistic insights for a shared disease model: an expert consensus : Developed by the AUGS Basic Science Subcommittee and IUGA Special Interest Group.
Int Urogynecol J Volume: 33 Page(s): 1387 - 1392
06/01/2022 Authors: Alperin M; Abramowitch S; Alarab M; Bortolini M; Brown B; Burnett LA; Connell KA; Damaser M; de Vita R; Gargett CE -
Foundational Science and Mechanistic Insights for a Shared Disease Model: An Expert Consensus.
Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 347 - 350
06/01/2022 Authors: Alperin M; Abramowitch S; Alarab M; Bortolini M; Brown B; Burnett LA; Connell KA; Damaser MS; de Vita R; Gargett CE -
Biofilm Production by Uropathogens in Postmenopausal Women with Recurrent and Isolated Urinary Tract Infection.
Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): e127 - e132
04/01/2022 Authors: Falk KN; Satola SW; Chassagne F; Northington GM; Quave CL