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Craig Joseph Sobolewski

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Box 3609 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
5324 McFarland Drive, Suite 310, Durham, NC 27707

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2021 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chief, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2007 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Recent Publications


Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Relation to Leiomyoma Volume, Location, and Position in Reproductive-aged Women in the USA.

Journal Article Int Urogynecol J · February 2025 INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Uterine leiomyomata are widely believed to contribute to lower urinary tract symptoms in women, but it is unclear whether leiomyoma size, position, and location have important implications for these symptoms. We assessed whethe ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Modern Approach to Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopic Sterilization in a Chimpanzee.

Journal Article Case Rep Vet Med · 2019 We present the case of Ruby, a 21-year-old hand-reared chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) who had an obstetric history significant for a premature stillborn infant that was conceived while on oral contraceptive pills, followed by a full term healthy delivery com ... Full text Link to item Cite

Electrosurgery.

Chapter · March 9, 2016 The use of electrosurgical instrumentation is commonplace in most abdominal gynecologic procedures. This chapter reviews the history, basic principles, modern advances, and potential complications of the use of this technology in open, laparoscopic, and h ... Cite
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Recent Grants


Uterine Leiomyoma Treatment with RF Ablation (ULTRA)

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Francisco · 2020 - 2022

Integrated Program for Persons with Hemostatic Disorders

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by Centers for Disease Control · 2001 - 2007

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Education, Training & Certifications


Ohio State University · 1992 M.D.
University of Dayton · 1987 B.S.