Positions
Physician
Associate Professor
Vice Chair of Research
Medical Director of Gynecology Quality & Performance Improvement
Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
- Organization:
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
- Department:
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Classification:
- Faculty
Education
- MD, Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, Mexico
- MPH, University of Massachusetts
- MS, West Virginia University
Publications
Urethral Diverticulum following Polypropylene Mesh Midurethral Slings: A Literature Review. Pacer E, Duenas-Garcia OF, Hota L, Hornsby K, Shapiro R.Biomed Res Int. 2020 May 11;2020:6761581. doi: 10.1155/2020/6761581. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32462011 Free PMC article. Review.
Safety and Efficacy of a Disposable Vaginal Device for Stress Urinary Incontinence. Duenas-Garcia OF, Shapiro RE, Gaccione P.Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2020 May 21. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000861. Online ahead of print.PMID: 32453209
Recurrent Anterior Vaginal Wall Hernia after a Radical Cystectomy. Dueñas-Garcia OF, Hornsby K.Case Rep Urol. 2020 Mar 20;2020:8681429. doi: 10.1155/2020/8681429. eCollection 2020.PMID: 32257506
The Effect of Toileting Position in Uroflow Curves in Young Healthy Nulliparous Women. Dueñas-Garcia OF, Matta-Gonzalez MDP, Fuller K, Fang W, Shapiro RE.Scientifica (Cairo). 2019 Nov 3;2019:5273083. doi: 10.1155/2019/5273083. eCollection 2019.PMID: 31781474 Free PMC article.
Accuracy of Bladder Scanner for the Assessment of Postvoid Residual Volumes in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Taylor DL, Sierra T, Duenas-Garcia OF, Kim Y, Leung K, Hall C, Flynn MK.Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Oct 15. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000645. Online ahead of print.PMID: 30325783
The Effect of Oral Phenazopyridine on Perioperative Voiding After Midurethral Slings (EPIPhANy Study). Dueñas-Garcia OF, Sierra T, Taylor D, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK.Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Mar/Apr;24(2):95-99. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000497.PMID: 29474280 Clinical Trial.
Knot integrity using different suture types and different knot-tying techniques for reconstructive pelvic floor procedures. Dueñas-Garcia OF, Sullivan GM, Leung K, Billiar KL, Flynn MK.Int Urogynecol J. 2018 Jul;29(7):979-985. doi: 10.1007/s00192-017-3393-5. Epub 2017 Jun 20.PMID: 28634623
The Effect of Preoperative Phenazopyridine on Urinary Retention Following Midurethral Sling. Dueñas-Garcia OF, Sierra T, Nicasio E, Leung K, Hall CD, Flynn MK.Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Jan/Feb;24(1):43-47. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0000000000000404.PMID: 28230566
About Omar Duenas Garcia
Dr. Omar Duenas earned his medical degree from the Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla and his Doctorate of Medicine at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. For both degrees, he graduated as valedictorian.
Dr. Duenas completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Bronx Lebanon Hospital – Albert Einstein College of Medicine. During his last year of residency, he served as administrative chief resident. Dr. Duenas then pursued a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine at Umass Memorial Center – University of Massachusetts. Where he also obtained a master's degree in public health.
He joined the faculty of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the WVU School of Medicine, where he treats women with different pelvic floor disorders and general obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Duenas is double board-certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
His areas of research include surgical outcomes in pelvic surgery, neurourology, and perinatal outcomes in marginated populations.
Patient Care Information
Medical Specialties
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Urogynecology
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Special Training
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Residency, Residency
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2013 -
Fellowship, Fellowship - Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Massachusetts