Christine Santayana, DO, FACOG

About This Provider

Dr. Christine Santayana is a highly esteemed Urogynecologist specializing in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (UPRS). With extensive training and fellowship in this specialized field, Dr. Santayana possesses a comprehensive understanding of female pelvic health and offers expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of urogenital conditions in women.

Dr. Santayana’s expertise lies in Urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, where she skillfully addresses conditions such as stress urinary incontinence, urgency urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, voiding dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, vaginal fistula, fecal incontinence, and pelvic floor disorders.

In addition to her technical proficiency, she is deeply committed to humanism in medicine and building strong patient-physician relationships. She believes in treating each patient with empathy, respect, and compassion, understanding the sensitive and personal nature of their conditions. She takes the time to actively listen to her patients, ensuring their concerns are heard and their questions are answered. She believes in shared decision-making, empowering patients to actively participate in their own care.

Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Santayana has consistently demonstrated excellence and leadership. In college, she was honored with an academic scholarship, Excellence in Education and Leadership Award, and the International Student Life Outstanding Group Leadership Award. During medical school, Dr. Santayana became a distinguished member of the Sigma Sigma Phi Medical Honor Fraternity.

During residency, she served as the co-chair for the residency education committee. Her commitment to enhancing patient care and education continued during fellowship, where she actively contributed to the House Staff Quality Forum.

She has authored publications and presented at various national conferences on topics including pelvic organ prolapse, improving patient care, and the use of video technology for patient education.

With a combination of expertise, compassion, dedication to humanism, and building strong patient physician relationships, Dr. Santayana remains at the forefront of the field, consistently delivering exceptional care to her patients. Her passion for empowering women, improving pelvic health, her commitment to ongoing medical advancements, and her patient-centered approach make her a highly respected professional in the field of Urogynecology.