Katherine Shaio Sandhu, M.D.
- The American Urogynecology Society
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Fellow
- Certifications: Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Board Eligible in Female Pelvic Floor Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Eligible in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Katherine Shaio Sandhu, MD
EDUCATION
August 1998- June 2002, Doctorate of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
August 1994- June 1998 , Bachelor of Arts Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
July 2006- June 2009, Urogynecology Fellow Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
July 2002- June 2006, Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
EMPLOYMENT/ ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
August 2009 Associate with Brian Hines, MD Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery, LLC Stamford, CT
July 2006- Present Clinical Instructor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
July 2004- June 2006, Clinical Instructor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology New York University Medical Center, New York, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Eligible in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
2006- Present, Bellevue Obstetrical Society
2004- Present, American Urogynecologic Society
2002- Present, Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
PRESENTATIONS
Sandhu KS. Targeting New Pathways for Overactive Bladder: The Role of the S1P Pathway in the Lower Urinary Tract. Presented at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Grand Rounds, May 12, 2009, and Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center Grand Rounds, June 9, 2009.
Sandhu KS. Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, and Menopause. Lecture for Physician Assistants, Mercy College, Bronx, NY, April 1, 2009.
Sandhu KS, Chua RG, Collins S, Kanika N, Mikhail M, Melman A, DiSanto ME. Regional Heterogeneity in the Expression Pattern of the Sphingosine-1-Phosphate (S1P) Signaling Pathway in the Rat Lower Urinary Tract (LUT). Oral Presentation at the American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, September 4-6, 2008.
Sandhu KS. Pelvic Floor Relaxation and Urinary Incontinence; Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy. Lecture for Physician Assistants, Mercy College, Bronx, NY, April 7, 2008.
Sandhu KS. The Cerclage Controversy. Presented at the New York University Medical Center Grand Rounds, New York, NY, March 29, 2006.
ABSTRACTS
Friedman S, Sandhu KS, Wang C, Mkihail M, Banks E. Factors Influencing Long-Term Pessary Use: A Reference for Counseling. American Urogynecologic Association, Hollywood, FL, September 24-26, 2009.
Duncan A, Sandhu K, Collins S, Chua R, Melman A, Mikhail M, DiSanto ME. Estradiol-Specific Modulation of the Ceramide/Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Signaling Pathway in Rat Uterine Smooth Muscle. North American Menopause Society, Orlando, FL, September 24.27, 2008.
Duncan A, Sandhu K, Collins S, Chua R, Melman A, Mikhail M, DiSanto ME. Influence of Estradiol on Sphingolipid Signaling Pathway in Uterine Smooth Muscle. Reproductive Health 2008, Washington, DC, September 17-20, 2008.
Collins S, Chua R, Kanika N, Tar M, Sandhu K, Melman A, DiSanto M. Influence of Estradiol on the Sphingosine-1-Phosphate (S1P) Signaling Pathway in the Vagina. American Urological Association Meeting, Orlando, FL, May 17-22, 2007.
Sandhu KS, Weissbart SS, Du Hoffman J, Chua R, Neal-Perry G, Mikhail M, Melman A, DiSanto ME. Short-Term Combined Estrogen/Progesterone Treatment Administered to Ovariectomized Rats Increases the Expression of Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase (nNOS) and the Smooth-Muscle Specific Protein h-Caldesmon in the Bladders of Middle Aged Female Rats. American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Hollywood, FL, September 26-29, 2007.
Hampton BS, Sandhu KS, Smilen S, Kwon C, Porges RF. Long Term Outcomes Following Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation. New York Obstetrical Society, New York, NY April 2006; Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Tucson, AZ, April 3-5, 2006; International Urogynecological Association, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 2005.
Krain A, Biel M, Bhattacharya B, Dalal M, Shaio K, Jagoda. Using International Health Experiences to Train Medical Students in Cultural Competence. Poster Presentation, National Preventative Medicine Conference 2000, AMSA National Conference 2000, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Research Day 2000.
PUBLICATIONS
Original Research
Sandhu KS, Chua R, Zhang X, Collins S, Mikhail M, Melman A, DiSanto ME. Regional Heterogeneity in Expression of the Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Pathway in the Female Lower Urinary Tract. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 May;200(5):576.e1-7. Epub 2009 Feb 28.
Review Articles and Chapters
Sandhu KS, Mikhail M. The Impact of Hormones on Sexual Function and Dysfunction: A Review. J Pelvic Surg (accepted pending final draft).
Sandhu KS, LaCombe J, Fleischmann N, Greston W, Lazarou G, Mikhail M. Gross and Microscopic Hematuria: Guidelines for Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2009 Jan:64(1)39-49.
Sandhu K, Keeler S, Seubert DE. Cervical Insufficiency. In: Studd J, Tan SL, Chervenak FA. Progress in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Volume 18: Churchill Livingstone Publishers, New York 2007.
Sandhu KS, et al. Urogynecology Literature Review Sept-Oct 2006. Clemens J ed. Accessed at www.augs.org.
Sandhu KS, et al. Urogynecology Literature Review Nov-Dec 2005. Walter AJ ed. Accessed at www.augs.org.
Sandhu KS, et al. Urogynecology Literature Review Sept-Oct 2005. Walter AJ ed. Accessed at www.augs.org.
Shaio, K. Message From the President: Trip to Cuba. AMWA Connections 2001 August/September; 23(2):3-4.