Dr. Andrew Croak
A new pain here, some urinary leakage there. Part of a woman’s life, right? Wrong. When it comes to pelvic pain or incontinence, Dr. Andrew Croak knows this discomfort is often more troublesome than a woman wants to admit and knows how to effectively help problems like persistent pelvic pain, bladder and bowel control, and prolapse (descent of pelvic organs).
Dr. Croak is the director of the Center and is a Urogynecologist. This term describes an Obstetrician/Gynecologist who completes additional training to care for women with complex problems related to pelvic health. There are few of these specialists in the country. To become one, Dr. Croak studied long and hard at the Mayo Clinic, one of the top clinics in the world. At Mayo, he gained world-class, state-of-the-art technical skills.
Dr. Croak’s most important medical skill is one he already had – how to listen. When you visit him for your urogynecology service, you can trust that we will listen to your concerns and provide you with answers to every question.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Education:
B.A.: College of the Holy Cross, 1992
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1996
One-year Internship: St. Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, 1997
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Grandview/Southview Medical Centers, Dayton, 2001
Three-year Fellowship: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 2004
Masters in Biomedical Sciences: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 2007
Board Certified: American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Memberships, Affiliations, & Awards:
American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists; American College of Surgeons – Diplomate; American Osteopathic Association; American Urogynecologic Society; American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists; Award; Ohio State Medical Association; Society of Gynecologic Surgeons; Toledo Academy of Medicine
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine-Associate Professor in FPMRS & Robotic Urogynecology Chairperson for Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center’s OB/GYN Residency; St. Luke’s Hospital – Gynecologic Surgical Department Chairperson; Women’s Health Integrated Network – Current President; Toledo OB/GYN Society – Past President
Ohio Osteopathic Association – Mentor Hall of Fame; Berlex 1st Place Award for Scientific Research – ACOOG Annual Conference, 2003; Outstanding Preceptor Award – Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center OB/GYN Residency Program 2012,2017; Patient’s Choice & Most Compassionate Doctor Awards from MDx
