Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Subspeciality Certification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014 - 2018
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Certification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010 - 2018
  • Fellow, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Obstetrics And Gynecology,Urogynecology Division, Duke University School of Medicine 2009 - 2012
  • Residency Training, Ob/Gyn, Emory University 2005 - 2009
  • M.D., University of Miami 2005
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  Medical Licensure

  • 2009-00141. North Carolina. 2009
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Instructor, Temporary in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2013 - 2014
  • Clinical Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2009 - 2011
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  Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke

  • • Medical Director, Duke Urogynecology Patterson Place & Duke Women's Specialties Navaho Drive
    • Assistant Fellowship Program Director, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of OBGYN, 2016 to present
    • Chairman of OBGYN Maestro Leadership Committee, 2017-present
    • Member, OBGYN Quality Committee, 2017-present
    • OBGYN Residency Core Faculty, Department OBGYN, 2017 to present
    • Faculty Resident Mentor, 2015 to present
    • Primary Care Leadership Track faculty mentor, 2015-16, 2019
• Recognition
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  In the News

  • JAN 9, 2014

    ABC 11

    Botox may help control bladders

  • JAN 7, 2013

    NBC

    Staying Healthy: Robotic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse

  • JAN 1, 2013

    CNN en español: NotiMujer - Prolapso
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  Awards & Honors

  • Caregiver of the Week. Duke Department of OBGYN. April 2017
  • Highest Rated Lecture. Perinatal Resources - Florida. 2014
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (PFDN) Clinical Site awarded by National Institutes of Health 2007 - 2021
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Jelovsek, J Eric, Alayne D. Markland, William E. Whitehead, Matthew D. Barber, Diane K. Newman, Rebecca G. Rogers, Keisha Dyer, et al. “Controlling faecal incontinence in women by performing anal exercises with biofeedback or loperamide: a randomised clinical trial..” Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 4, no. 9 (September 2019): 698–710. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-1253(19)30193-1.
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    • Berger, Miles, Deborah Oyeyemi, Mobolaji O. Olurinde, Heather E. Whitson, Kent J. Weinhold, Marty G. Woldorff, Lewis A. Lipsitz, et al. “The INTUIT Study: Investigating Neuroinflammation Underlying Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction..” J Am Geriatr Soc 67, no. 4 (April 2019): 794–98. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.15770.
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    • Bradley, M. S., A. L. Askew, M. H. Vaughan, A. Kawasaki, and A. G. Visco. “Robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy: Early postoperative outcomes after surgical reduction of enlarged genital hiatus.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 73, no. 8 (August 1, 2018): 458–59. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000544242.87990.82.
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    • Vaughan, Monique H., Nazema Y. Siddiqui, Laura K. Newcomb, Alison C. Weidner, Amie Kawasaki, Anthony G. Visco, and Megan S. Bradley. “Surgical Alteration of Genital Hiatus Size and Anatomic Failure After Vaginal Vault Suspension..” Obstet Gynecol 131, no. 6 (June 2018): 1137–44. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000002593.
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    • Bradley, Megan S., Amy L. Askew, Monique H. Vaughan, Amie Kawasaki, and Anthony G. Visco. “Robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy: early postoperative outcomes after surgical reduction of enlarged genital hiatus..” Am J Obstet Gynecol 218, no. 5 (May 2018): 514.e1-514.e8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2018.01.046.
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    • Komesu, Yuko M., Cindy L. Amundsen, Holly E. Richter, Stephen W. Erickson, Mary F. Ackenbom, Uduak U. Andy, Vivian W. Sung, et al. “Refractory urgency urinary incontinence treatment in women: impact of age on outcomes and complications..” Am J Obstet Gynecol 218, no. 1 (January 2018): 111.e1-111.e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2017.10.006.
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    • Polin, Michael R., Amie Kawasaki, Cindy L. Amundsen, Alison C. Weidner, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Do Mixed-Flora Preoperative Urine Cultures Matter?.” South Med J 110, no. 6 (June 2017): 426–29. https://doi.org/10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000659.
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    • Dieter, Alexis A., Cindy L. Amundsen, Autumn L. Edenfield, Amie Kawasaki, Pamela J. Levin, Anthony G. Visco, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Oral antibiotics to prevent postoperative urinary tract infection: a randomized controlled trial..” Obstet Gynecol 123, no. 1 (January 2014): 96–103. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000000024.
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    • Kawasaki, Amie, John P. Judd, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, Jennifer M. Wu, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “Impact of staged InterStim implantation on the postoperative activities of daily living and pain..” Int Urogynecol J 24, no. 7 (July 2013): 1205–13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1965-y.
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    • Kawasaki, Amie, Elizabeth G. Corey, Robin A. Laskey, Alison C. Weidner, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Obesity as a risk for the recurrence of anterior vaginal wall prolapse after anterior colporrhaphy..” J Reprod Med 58, no. 5–6 (May 2013): 195–99.
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    • Kawasaki, Amie, Autumn L. Edenfield, Anthony G. Visco, Jennifer M. Wu, Daniel Westreich, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Comparing the risk of urethrolysis for the treatment of voiding dysfunction between two retropubic mesh slings: a case-control study..” Int Urogynecol J 24, no. 4 (April 2013): 589–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1920-y.
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    • Weidner, Alison C., Jennifer M. Wu, Amie Kawasaki, and Evan R. Myers. “Computer modeling informs study design: vaginal estrogen to prevent mesh erosion after different routes of prolapse surgery..” Int Urogynecol J 24, no. 3 (March 2013): 441–45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1877-x.
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    • Levin, Pamela J., Jennifer M. Wu, Amie Kawasaki, Alison C. Weidner, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “The efficacy of posterior tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder in women: a systematic review..” Int Urogynecol J 23, no. 11 (November 2012): 1591–97. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1712-4.
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    • Jonsson Funk, Michele, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, Amie Kawasaki, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Long-term outcomes after stress urinary incontinence surgery..” Obstet Gynecol 120, no. 1 (July 2012): 83–90. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e318258fbde.
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    • Kawasaki, Amie, Jennifer M. Wu, Cindy L. Amundsen, Alison C. Weidner, John P. Judd, Ethan M. Balk, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Do urodynamic parameters predict persistent postoperative stress incontinence after midurethral sling? A systematic review..” Int Urogynecol J 23, no. 7 (July 2012): 813–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1693-3.
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    • Kawasaki, A., E. G. Corey, R. A. Laskey, A. C. Weidner, N. Y. Siddiqui, and J. M. Wu. “Obesity as a risk for the recurrence of anterior vaginal wall prolapse after anterior colporrhaphy..” The Journal of Reproductive Medicine 58, no. May (2012): 195–99.
    • Wu, Jennifer M., Amie Kawasaki, Andrew F. Hundley, Alexis A. Dieter, Evan R. Myers, and Vivian W. Sung. “Predicting the number of women who will undergo incontinence and prolapse surgery, 2010 to 2050..” Am J Obstet Gynecol 205, no. 3 (September 2011): 230.e1-230.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2011.03.046.
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    • White, Terry, Amie Kawasaki, Reneita V. Ross, Rony A. Adam, and Thinh H. Duong. “Correlation of maximum urethral closure pressure with Valsalva leak point pressure using air-charged urodynamic catheters..” Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 20, no. 9 (September 2009): 1109–12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0910-1.
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  • Other Articles

    • Kawasaki, A., and C. L. Amundsen. “UPDATE ON PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION: We need to expand the differential diagnosis for chronic pelvic pain to include pelvic myofascial pain..” Obg Management, 2011.
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    • Kawasaki, A., and C. L. Amundsen. “UPDATE: PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION: The authors examine recent literature on sacrocolpopexy: Can the abdominal approach still be considered the standard? And do the alternative approaches measure up?.” Obg Management, 2010.
• Teaching & Mentoring
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  Teaching Activities

  • • Guest lecturer for Perinatal Resources, Cleveland, OH - annual CME / board review course - 2014 to present
    • Mock oral board preparation
    • Primary Care Leadership Track faculty mentor
• Scholarly, Clinical, & Service Activities
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  Service to the Profession

  • Liason. Terminology Committee. American Urogynecologic Society. 2017 - 2018  2017 - 2018
  • Member. Public Engagement Committee. American Urogynecologic Society. 2016 - 2018  2016 - 2018
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  Service to Duke

  • Provider Champion. EPIC / Maestro Care. 2018  2018
  • Duke OBGYN. OBGYN Quality Committee. 2017  2017
  • OBGYN Maestro Leadership Team. 2017  2017
  • Participant. CLER (Clinical Learning Environment Review. 2016  2016
  • OBGYN Education Committee. 2010 - 2012  2010 - 2012
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  Academic & Administrative Activities

  • • Medical Director, Duke Urogynecology Patterson Place & Duke Women's Specialties Navaho Drive
    • Assistant Fellowship Program Director, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of OBGYN, 2016 to present
    • Chairman of OBGYN Maestro Leadership Committee, 2017-present
    • Member, OBGYN Quality Committee, 2017-present
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  Clinical Activities

  • Office consultation
    Office-based procedures
    Surgery

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