Abigail Shatkin-Margolis, MD
Assistant Professor
Ob/Gyn, Reproductive Sciences
School of Medicine
Dr. Abigail Shatkin-Margolis cares for patients with female pelvic floor disorders. She specializes in diagnosing and treating pelvic organ prolapse (when an organ such as the bladder drops into the vagina), urinary and fecal incontinence, genitourinary and rectovaginal fistulas (abnormal connections between various pelvic organs), overactive bladder and bladder pain syndrome.
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In research, Shatkin-Margolis is interested in improving treatment and surgical outcomes for patients with these conditions, as well as investigating disparities in care.
Shatkin-Margolis received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente and a fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at TriHealth's Good Samaritan Hospital.
Shatkin-Margolis educates medical students and has won numerous awards for her teaching. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and practicing yoga.
Awards
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- Outstanding Surgical Teacher Award, Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program, 2022
- Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Winning Spirit Award, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 44th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2018
- Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surger, American Urogynecologic Society, 2014
- Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, UCSF School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, 2014
- Resident Scholars Award Program Winner, American Urogynecologic Society 34th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2013
- 1st Place Poster Presentation, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, 2013
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, Elected Member, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Resident Chapter, 2013
- Award for Excellence in Teaching, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program, 2013
- Leonard Smith Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, Tufts Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program, 2012
Education & Training
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- Fellowship Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Tri-Health Good Samaritan Hospital 2019
- Resident, Post-Graduate Yr 2,3,4 Obstetrics and Gynecology Kaiser Permanente-Northern California 2015
- Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology Tufts Medical Center 2012
- MD Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine 2011
- BS Chemistry Brown University 2007
Websites
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- Center for Urogynecology and Women's Pelvic Health (ucsfhealth.org)
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Urogynecology (obgyn.ucsf.edu)
- Clinical Profile at UCSF Health (ucsfhealth.org)
Publications (14)
Top publication keywords:
Vaccinium macrocarponUrinary CatheterizationSuturesUrinary RetentionTitaniumCystoceleSexualityMindfulnessAirGynecologic Surgical ProceduresPhytotherapySurgical MeshDevice RemovalCystitis, InterstitialPelvic Organ Prolapse
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Implication of Neighborhood Deprivation Index on Pelvic Organ Prolapse Management.
Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2024 Alagh A, Ramm O, Lyon LL, Ritterman Weintraub ML, Shatkin-Margolis A -
Chlorhexidine Versus Iodine for Vaginal Preparation Before Hysterectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery 2022 Hill AM, Pauls RN, Basil J, Tam T, Yook E, Shatkin-Margolis A, Kleeman S, Yeung J, Aldrich E, Crisp CC -
The effect of mindfulness-based stress reduction on the urinary microbiome in interstitial cystitis.
International urogynecology journal 2021 Shatkin-Margolis A, White J, Jedlicka AE, Tam T, Hill A, Yeung J, Crisp CC, Pauls RN -
Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging following native tissue vaginal reconstructive surgery; a prospective study.
International urogynecology journal 2020 Shatkin-Margolis A, Duke E, Ghodsi V, Hill A, Crisp CC, Pauls RN -
Uterosacral Ligament Suspension: A Radiographic Study of Suture Location in Live Subjects.
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery 2020 Smith BC, Herfel CV, Yeung J, Shatkin-Margolis A, Crisp CC, Kleeman SD, Pauls RN
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The influence of postoperative environment on patient pain and satisfaction: a randomized trial.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2020 Hill AM, Crisp CC, Shatkin-Margolis A, Tam T, Yook E, Kleeman S, Pauls RN -
Female patient preferences regarding physician gender: a national survey.
Minerva ginecologica 2020 Tam TY, Hill AM, Shatkin-Margolis A, Pauls RN -
Associating genital hiatus size with long-term outcomes after apical suspension.
International urogynecology journal 2019 Hill AM, Shatkin-Margolis A, Smith BC, Pauls RN -
Self-Removal of a Urinary Catheter After Urogynecologic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Obstetrics and gynecology 2019 Shatkin-Margolis A, Yook E, Hill AM, Crisp CC, Yeung J, Kleeman S, Pauls RN -
Cranberry Supplementation Does Not Reduce Urinary Tract Infections in Patients With Indwelling Catheters After Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery.
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery 2018 Shatkin-Margolis A, Warehime J, Pauls RN -
Predicting Pain Levels Following Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery: Who Is at Highest Risk?
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery 2018 Shatkin-Margolis A, Crisp CC, Morrison C, Pauls RN -
Sexual function after prolapse repair.
Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology 2017 Shatkin-Margolis A, Pauls RN -
Titanium Surgical Tacks: Are They Safe? Do They Work?
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery 2017 Shatkin-Margolis A, Merchant M, Margulies RU, Ramm O -
The effect of an air knot on surgical knot integrity.
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery 2015 Shatkin-Margolis A, Kow N, Patonai N, Boin M, Muffly TM