R. Wayne Whitted MD, MPH

You can see many signposts that tell you how to live a healthy life. Sometimes the signs seem to point in opposite directions. Dr. Whitted and his partners can help you navigate the confusion.

Far-reaching education

Dr. Whitted's diverse educational background makes him especially sensitive to the extensive needs of today's women in an ever changing healthcare environment.

Residency, WHMC, 1984
MD, with honors,Loma Linda University School of Medicine: 1984
MPH,Health Administration, Loma Linda University School of Public Health: 1979 BS, Cum Laude, Nursing, Southern College, Tennessee, 1976

Certifications
-Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1990, 2000
-Advanced Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
-Menopause Clinician
-Advanced Colposcopy
-Clinical Bone Densitometry
-Wartime Surgical Management
-Advanced Human Subjects Research

...And Experience
-Assistant Professor of Gynecology, University of Miami School of Medicine
-Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery (UM)
-Director of Gynecology (UM)
-Chief, Dept. of OB/GYN, Bitburg USAF Hospital, Bitburg, Germany
-Private Practice gynecology, San Antonio, Texas
-ER/CCUMCU and administrative nursing

Everyone is confronted with difficult health decisions at one time or another. you'll want your doctor to have the knowledge and experience to guide you safely through the decision-making process.

Noted member, author, and speaker...Committed to providing the best of the latest medical advances, Dr. Whitted is a member of many prestigious medical Organizations.

-Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
-advanced member, American College of Physician Executives
-National Medical Honor Society
-American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
-Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
-North American Menopause Society
-Society of Urogynecologists
American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology

He also contributes to the advancement of medical knowledge in writing, research and, through lecture.

Presentations
Hundreds of presentations nationally and internationally on topics of laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, vaginal surgery, menopause, contraception, breast cancer, andometrial ablation.

Published Papers
Over 20 publications of research in menopause, laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, vaginal surgery, infertility, contraception, pelvic prolapse, and incontinence.

Setting the standard for high quality of healthcare, Dr. Whitted is an active researcher, innovator, and educator. He was chosen as an Olympic Torchbearer because of his dedication.

Recognized researcher, innovator, and educator Dr. Whitted is principle investigator of many national research projects. He has created tools to assist in improving women's healthcare, and trains other physicians in gynecologic surgery.

Research:
Alternative therapies in menopause
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Vaginal Surgery

Innovator
Menopause Risk Assessment
Laparoscopic Knot pusher
Laparoscopic training platform
Laparoscopic skills training set

Educator
Director, CME programs in menopause
Director, Laparoscopic/Hysteroscopic training
Grand Rounds speaker
Research presenter at National/International conferences

Committee Member and Consultant
Steering committees in surgical training
CME meeting session moderators
National menopause scientific advisory board
Consultant to surgical industry