Dr. Lind’s CV
(Curriculum Vitae)
Lawrence R. Lind, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.
Fellow, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Office Address: Division of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Northwell Health – Hofstra University Medical Center
North Shore Women’s Health Center
865 Northern Blvd, Suite 202
Great Neck, NY 11021
Work Phone (patients) (516) 622-5114
Work Email (patients) Info@PelvicFloorDoctor.com
Work FAX:(516) 622-5045
Educational Background
1981 – 1985 B.A. Haverford College, Haverford, PA
1986 – 1990 M.D. Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY
Postdoctoral Training
1990 – 1991 Intern in Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Shore University Hospital-
Cornell University Medical College
1991 – 1994 Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Shore University Hospital-
Cornell University Medical College
1993 – 1994 Chief Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Shore University Hospital- Cornell University Medical College
1994 – 1996 Fellowship Urogynecology / Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery,
Harbor / UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Professional Experience
Faculty Academic Appointments
1993 – 1994 Assistant Clinical Instructors in Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Shore
University Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, NY
1994 – 1997 Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Harbor / UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
1994 – 1997 Clinical Instructor in Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of California,
Los Angeles School of Medicine, Westwood, CA
1996 – Present Associate Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Shore University Hospital-Hofstra University School of Medicine
Appointments at Hospitals/Affiliated Institutions
1996 – Present Associate Professor in Obstetrics & Gynecology, North Shore University
Hospital-Hofstra University School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY
2001 – Present Attending Physician, North Shore University Hospital at Syosset, Syosset, NY
1999 – Present Attending Physician, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY
Major Administrative Leadership Positions
Local
1996 – Present Chief: Division of Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery – central region, Northwell Health – Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
2010 – Present Assistant Fellowship Direct, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Northwell Health – Hofstra University.
1997 – Present Medical Director: Sharon Joyce Schlanger Center For Women’s Care, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY
1996 – 2005 Head, Division of Benign Gynecology, North Shore University Hospital-
New York University Medical College, Manhasset, NY
1996 – 1999 Assistant Residency Program Director, North Shore University Hospital-
New York University Medical College, Manhasset, NY
2013-2015 Executive Faculty Council – Administration Committee- Northwell Health
2014-2015 Chairman, Faculty Affairs Committee- Northwell Health
2006 – 2015 Perioperative Executive Committee – Northwell Health
Reviewer of Scientific Journal Submissions
1995 – Present Reviewer, Obstetrics & Gynecology – peer reviewed journal
1996 – Present Reviewer, International Urogynecology – peer reviewed journal
Professional Societies
1994 – present American Urogynecologic Society
1997 – 2014 New York Obstetric Society
1996 – present Nassau Gynecologic Society
Professional Certifications and Specialty Designations
1998 – present Fellow, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
1999 – present Fellow, American College of Surgeons
2013 – present Fellow, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Awards and Commendations
1995 – 1996 Harbor / UCLA Medical Center Staff Award for Excellence in Residency Education and Teaching
1996-1998 North Shore University Hospital – New York University Medical College- Award for Excellence in Residency Education and Teaching
2000 Council for Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology, National Award For Excellence in Residency Education
2007 Arnold N. Fenton Award- for clinical and academic leadership North Shore University Hospital
2010 Castle Connolly – Top Doctors Designation – New York – Metro Area
2012 Castle Connolly – Top Doctors Designation – New York – Metro Area
2011 New York Magazine – Top Doctors Designation – New York
2012 New York Magazine – Top Doctors Designation – New York
2014 Newsday Top-Doctors Designation – nominated by peers, selected by experts
Local and National Lectures / Academic Teaching Activities
1989 Preceptor, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY
1991 – 1992 Course Instructor, North American Lasers – Advanced Laparoscopy & Endoscopy Training Center, Queens, NY
1994 – 1996 Course Faculty: Laparoscopic Approach for Urinary Stress Incontinence, St. Jude Hospital, Fullerton, CA
1995 Course Faculty: Urinary Incontinence: Keeping Abreast of the Changing Issues, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, CA
1996 Course Faculty: Minimally Invasive Techniques for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Westbury, NY
1995 – 1996 Course Instructor: Anatomy, Techniques, and Suturing in Advanced Laparoscopy, University of Southern California Medical School, Los Angeles, CA
1996 – 1998 Assistant Director of Residency Education – North Shore University Hospital, New York University Medical College, Manhasset, NY
1999 Course Director: Female Anatomy & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery -North Shore University Hospital
2000 Course Director: Female Anatomy & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery – North Shore University Hospital:
2001 Course Director: Female Anatomy & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery – North Shore University Hospital
2006-2014 – 4 times yearly, anatomy and surgery fresh cadaver training lab, Bioskills Teaching lab, North Shore-LIJ Health System.
2009 Update on the Use of Mesh in pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, grand rounds Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
2011 New innovations in the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Huntington Hospital, grand rounds, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
2015 Expert Round Table: Operating Room Efficiency: Fast Track system. American Urogynecologic Society National Meeting
2016 Vaginal Dilation under anesthesia and use of Botox for Update in the Treatment of Vaginismus: Nassau Gyn Society Monthly Meeting
Lecture Presentation Topics
Compartment Approach to Pelvic Floor Prolapse
A revolution in Understanding Pelvic Anatomy: Relevance For Surgical Methods
A Unified Concept of the Anatomy of Pelvic Relaxation
Abdominal Approach to Anterior Vaginal Wall Defects
Modern Controversies in Stress Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Periurethral Injections for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency
Non-Surgical Treatment of Urinary Incontinence
Avoiding Laparoscopic Complications
Laparoscopic Burch: Subtle Tips For Safety and Efficiency
Subtle Surgical Tips for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Etiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Neurologic Control of Micturition
Pharmacology in the Treatment of Incontinence
Estrogen Effects on the urogenital tract in women
Geriatric Urology for the General Practitioner
Work-up of the Incontinent Patient for the General Gynecologist and Family Physician
Obstetric Trauma and the Lower Urinary Tract
Urodynamics: Detailed Methods and Interpretation
Triage of Female Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction
Mesh- when to use it – how to use it.
Long Island Gynecology Society
Pelvic Floor Spasm
Sexual Health and Sexual Dysfunction
Vaginismus : Revolutionary updates in treatment of genito-pelvic pain disorder
Botox Injection for Treatment of Refractory vaginismus
Report of Regional, National and International Invited Teaching and Presentations
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- Lind L, Choe J, Bhatia N. An in-line suturing device for simplification of sacrospinous vault suspension. Ameican Urogynecologic Society: 1996
- Bensinger G, Lind L, Lesser M, Guess MK, Winkler HA. Abdominal Sacral Suspensions: Analysis of complications using permanent mesh: Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2005
- Lind LR, Winkler H, Nosseir S. “Fast Track”- Operating Room Turnover Time and Productivity Drastically Improved With Comprehensive Efficiency Model. Oral Presentation, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Hollywood FL, 2009Fast Track part 1
- Lind LR, Winkler H, Nosseir S. “Fast Track”- Operating Room Turnover Time and Productivity Drastically Improved With Comprehensive Efficiency Model -PHASE -TWO: American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting, Hollywood FL, 2010
- Shalom D, Lin S, Nosseir S, Lind L, Winkler H. The use of cystoscopy to detect urothelial carcinoma in patients with pelvic organ prolapse and asymptomatic microscopic hematuria. Journal of the American Urogynecologic Society March/April 2010; Vol 16 No. 2 Suppl pp S27-S28.
- Nosseir S, Serels S, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Safety and efficacy of the Solyx™ single-incision sling system. Poster Presentation, AUGS Annual Meeting, Long Beach CA, 201
- Misra N, Lind LR, Kane L, Rabin JM, Winkler HA. Body mass index and risk factors for urinary incontinence. Poster presentation ACOG District II Meeting. New York, October 2005
- Lind LR. Winkler HA. Kohli N. Remeex readjustable sling for refractory stress urinary incontinence. Video presentation. SGS Annual meeting. Orlando 2007
- Misra N, Lind LR, Kane L, Rabin JM, Cho L, Winkler HA. Effects of anesthesia on pelvic organ prolapse. Oral Poster presentation ACOG District II Meeting, New York, October 2006. Poster presentation ACOG Annual meeting. San Diego 2007.
- Nosseir S, Serels S, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Safety and efficacy of the Solyx™ single-incision sling system. Poster Presentation, AUGS Annual Meeting, Long Beach CA, 2010
- Nosseir SB, Kim YH, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Sacral Osteomyelitis after Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy. Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Aug; 116 Suppl 2:513-5
- Lind L, Winkler H, Nosseir S. “Fast Track-Phase 2”: Operating Room Efficiency Model Applied to Multiple Surgical Specialties Improves Turnover Time and Surgeon Productivity. Accepted Oral Presentation AUGS Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, 2010
- Vu M, Winkler HA, Nguyen A, Lind L, Gafni-Kane A, Kuo R, Elverman K, Goldberg R. A new ‘minimal mesh’ anterior-apical repair: Results for the first 140 cases performed at two urogynecology center. Poster Presentation, AUGS Annual Meeting, Long Beach CA, 2010 2010
- Shalom D, Lin S, Louis S, Klapper A, Lind LR, Nosseir S, Rabin J, Winkler HA. The prevalence of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2011 Mar;21(3):347-54
- Shalom D, Lin S, Louis S, Klapper A, Lind LR, Nosseir S, Rabin J, Winkler HA. The effect of age, body mass index, and parity on pelvic organ prolapse quantification measurements and stage. Accepted Poster Presentation, SGS Annual Meeting, San Antonio TX, 2011
- Nosseir S, Serels S, Lind L, Winkler H. One year findings using the Solyx SIS system for treatment of genuine stress urinary incontinence. Accepted Poster Presentation, AUGS 32nd Annual Meeting, 2011
- Collins Sarah A, Tulikangas Paul K, LaSala Christine A, Lind LR. Complex Sacral Abscess 8 Years After Abdominal Sacral Colpopexy. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 118, No. 2, Part 2, August 2011
- Nosseir SB, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: a review. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 Mar; 21 (3):347-54.doi: 10.1089/jwh.2011.3056.Epub 2011 Dec2.
- Shalom DF, Lin SN, O’Shaughnessey D, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Effect of prior hysterectomy on the anterior and posterior vaginal compartments of women presenting with pelvic organ prolapse. Int J Gynecol Obstet. (2012), dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.06.014
- Shalom DF, Ledford KJ, Qadir A, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Visualization of synthetic mesh utilizing optical coherence tomography. Int J Gynecol Obstet. (2013), 1909-1914
- Shalom DF, Nirmala Pillalamarri MD, Xiangying Xue MD, Nina Kohn MBA MA, Lawrence R Lind MD, Harvey A Winkler MD, Christine N Metz PhD. Sacral Nerve Stimulation reduces elevated urinary nerve growth factor levels in women with symptomatic detrusor overactivity, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014 Nov; 211 (5): 561-5.
- Nirmala Pillalamarri MD, Dara Shalom MD, Sharlene Sanidad MD, Meredith Akerman MS, Lawrence Lind MD, Harvey Winkler MD. The Prevalence of Microscopic Hematuria in a Cohort of Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse. International Urogynecology Journal. Vol 26, Issue 1 (2015): 85-90
- Williams KS, Wolff BJ, Lind LR, Winkler HA, Shalom DS. Vaginal estrogen reduces adverse events in patients with pelvic organ prolapse managed with a pessary. 2015 AUGS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2015. Seattle, WA.
- Wolff BJ, Williams KS, Lind LR, Winkler HA, Shalom DS. Predictive factors for long-term pessary use and discontinuation: a retrospective cohort study. 2015 AUGS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2015. Seattle, WA.
- Shalom DS, Lin SN, St. Louis S, Lind LR, Winkler HA. The Prevalence of Microscopic Hematuria in Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Vol 17, Number 6, November/December 2011
- Wolf B, Williams K, Winkler HA, Lind LR, Shalom D. Pessary and Discontinuation Rates in Patients With Advanced Pelvic Organ Prolapse. The International Urogynecological Association 2016, 9 October 2016/ 28 November 2016
- Shalom D, Ledford KJ, Qadir A, Lind LR, Winkler H. Visualization of Synthetic Mesh Utilizing Optical Coherence Tomography. The International Urogynecological Association 2013, February 2013/ 26 March 2013.
- Nosseir SB, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women: A Review. Journal of Women’s Health Vol 21, Number 3, 2012 The International Urogynecological AssociationNational
- Oshaughnessy D, Winkler H, Shalom DF, Lind L. Biomechanical properties of Poly-4- Hydroxybutyrate mesh compared to polypropylene mesh in a rabbit model. Project in progress: comparing permanent mesh to absorbable mesh in a rabbit surgical model. 3 month data completed. Presentation at 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Oral Presentation, 2018.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Gal D, Lind L, Lovecchio JL, Kohn N. Comparative study of laparoscopy vs. laparotomy for adnexal surgery: efficacy, safety, and cyst rupture. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery 1995; 11:153-158.
Lind L, Choe J, Bhatia N. An in-line suturing device for simplification of sacrospinous vault suspension. Obstetrics & Gynecology April 1996; Vol 87 No. 4. pp.605-609.
Lind L, Gunn G, Mattox T, Stanford E. Mini Incisional Burch urethropexy, a less invasive method to accomplish a time tested procedure for treatment of stress incontinence. International Urogynecology Journal 2004: (15) pp. 20-24.
Bensinger G, Lind L, Lesser M, Guess MK, Winkler HA. Abdominal Sacral Suspensions: Analysis of complications using permanent mesh. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005. Dec; 193(6): 2094-2098.
Bensinger G, Lind L, Lesser M, Guess MK, Winkler HA. Abdominal Sacral Suspensions: Analysis of complications using permanent mesh. Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery. 11(2): 66, March/April 2005.
Lind L, Bhatia N, Rosenszweig B. The urologically oriented neurologic examination. In: Ostergard DR, Bent AE. eds. Urogynecology and Urodynamics: Theory and Practice, 4th edition. Williams & Wilkins.
Lind L, Choe J, Bhatia N. Voiding disorders. In: Sengupta, B, Sisir K, Debi P, Tarankian V, Late, D, eds. Gynecology for Postgraduate Practitioners.
Lind L, Bhatia N. Urodynamics. In: Sengupta, B, Sisir K, Debi P, Tarankian V, Late D, eds. Gynecology for Postgraduate Practitioners.
Lind L, Bhatia N. Genitourinary Fistulas. In: Sengupta, B, Sisir K, Debi P, Tarankian V, Late D, eds. Gynecology for Postgraduate Practitioners
Lind LR, Winkler HA, Klutke C, Cholan H, Maddox F. Prepubic sling for female stress incontinence. Poster presentation AAGL Chicago 2005
Misra N, Lind LR, Kane L, Rabin JM, Winkler HA. Body mass index and risk factors for urinary incontinence. Poster presentation ACOG District II Meeting. New York, October 2005
Lind LR. Winkler HA. Kohli N. Remeex readjustable sling for refractory stress urinary incontinence. Video presentation. SGS Annual meeting. Orlando 2007
Misra N, Lind LR, Kane L, Rabin JM, Cho L, Winkler HA. Effects of anesthesia on pelvic organ prolapse. Oral Poster presentation ACOG District II Meeting, New York, October 2006. Poster presentation ACOG Annual meeting. San Diego 2007.
Cholhan HJ, Lind L, Bullock T, Holzberg A, Miller D, Mattox TF, Goldberg R, Graul E, Loughlin K. Prepubic Approach to Mid-Urethral Slings: Perioperative Experience and Complications. Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery. 2007; Vol 13 No. 5, p253.
Lind L, Winkler H. Pelvic Reconstruction: Abdominal Approach. Chapter 25 Incontinence: Current Concepts and Treatment Strategies. Springer-Verlag, 2008, p341-353.
Connel R, Lind LR, Zuckerwise L, Winkler H. Efficacy and Short Term Complications of Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery with Polypropylene Mesh. Poster Presentation, AUGS Annual Meeting, Hollywood FL, 2009
Lind LR, Winkler H, Nosseir S. “Fast Track”- Operating Room Turnover Time and Productivity Drastically Improved With Comprehensive Efficiency Model. Accepted Oral Presentation. AUGS Annual Meeting, Hollywood FL, 2009
Shalom D, Lin S, Nosseir S, Lind L, Winkler H. The use of cystoscopy to detect urothelial carcinoma in patients with pelvic organ prolapse and asymptomatic microscopic hematuria. Journal of the American Urogynecologic Society March/April 2010; Vol 16 No. 2 Suppl pp S27-S28.
Nosseir S, Serels S, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Safety and efficacy of the Solyx™ single-incision sling system. Poster Presentation, AUGS Annual Meeting, Long Beach CA, 2010
Nosseir SB, Kim YH, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Sacral Osteomyelitis after Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy. Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Aug; 116 Suppl 2:513-5
Lind L, Winkler H, Nosseir S. “Fast Track-Phase 2”: Operating Room Efficiency Model Applied to Multiple Surgical Specialties Improves Turnover Time and Surgeon Productivity. Accepted Oral Presentation AUGS Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA, 2010
Vu M, Winkler HA, Nguyen A, Lind L, Gafni-Kane A, Kuo R, Elverman K, Goldberg R. A new ‘minimal mesh’ anterior-apical repair: Results for the first 140 cases performed at two urogynecology centers. Poster Presentation, AUGS Annual Meeting, Long Beach CA, 2010 2010
Shalom D, Lin S, St. Louis S, Klapper A, Lind LR, Nosseir S, Rabin J, Winkler HA. The prevalence of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2011 Mar;21(3):347-54
Shalom D, Lin S, St. Louis S, Klapper A, Lind LR, Nosseir S, Rabin J, Winkler HA. The effect of age, body mass index, and parity on pelvic organ prolapse quantification measurements and stage. Accepted Poster Presentation, SGS Annual Meeting, San Antonio TX, 2011
Nosseir S, Serels S, Lind L, Winkler H. One year findings using the Solyx SIS system for treatment of genuine stress urinary incontinence. Accepted Poster Presentation, AUGS 32nd Annual Meeting, 2011
Collins Sarah A, Tulikangas Paul K, LaSala Christine A, Lind Lawrence R. Complex Sacral Abscess 8 Years After Abdominal Sacral Colpopexy. Obstetrics & Gynecology. Vol. 118, No. 2, Part 2, August 2011
Nosseir SB, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: a review. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 Mar; 21 (3):347-54.doi: 10.1089/jwh.2011.3056.Epub 2011 Dec2.
Shalom DF, Lin SN, O’Shaughnessey D, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Effect of prior hysterectomy on the anterior and posterior vaginal compartments of women presenting with pelvic organ prolapse. Int J Gynecol Obstet. (2012), dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.06.014
Shalom DF, Ledford KJ, Qadir A, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Visualization of synthetic mesh utilizing optical coherence tomography. Int J Gynecol Obstet. (2013), 1909-1914
Dara F Shalom MD, Nirmala Pillalamarri MD, Xiangying Xue MD, Nina Kohn MBA MA, Lawrence R Lind MD, Harvey A Winkler MD, Christine N Metz PhD. Sacral Nerve Stimulation reduces elevated urinary nerve growth factor levels in women with symptomatic detrusor overactivity, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014 Nov; 211 (5): 561-5.
Nirmala Pillalamarri MD, Dara Shalom MD, Sharlene Sanidad MD, Meredith Akerman MS, Lawrence Lind MD, Harvey Winkler MD. The Prevalence of Microscopic Hematuria in a Cohort of Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse. International Urogynecology Journal. Vol 26, Issue 1 (2015): 85-90.
Williams KS, Wolff BJ, Lind LR, Winkler HA, Shalom DS. Vaginal estrogen reduces adverse events in patients with pelvic organ prolapse managed with a pessary. 2015 AUGS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2015. Seattle, WA.
Wolff BJ, Williams KS, Lind LR, Winkler HA, Shalom DS. Predictive factors for long-term pessary use and discontinuation: a retrospective cohort study. 2015 AUGS 36th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 2015. Seattle, WA.
Shalom DS, Lin SN, St. Louis S, Lind LR, Winkler HA. The Prevalence of Microscopic Hematuria in Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Vol 17, Number 6, November/December 2011
Wolf B, Williams K, Winkler HA, Lind LR, Shalom D. Pessary and Discontinuation Rates in Patients With Advanced Pelvic Organ Prolapse. The International Urogynecological Association 2016, 9 October 2016/ 28 November 2016
Shalom D, Ledford KJ, Qadir A, Lind LR, Winkler H. Visualization of Synthetic Mesh Utilizing Optical Coherence Tomography. The International Urogynecological Association 2013, February 2013/ 26 March 2013.
Nosseir SB, Lind LR, Winkler HA. Recurrent Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Women: A Review. Journal of Women’s Health Vol 21, Number 3, 2012
Oshaughnessy D, Winkler H, Shalom, DLind L. Biomechanical properties of Poly-4- Hydroxybutyrate mesh compared to polypropylene mesh in a rabbit model. Project in progress: comparing permanent mesh to absorbable mesh in a rabbit surgical model. 3 month data completed (submitted for publication 2018)