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Renee Edwards, M.D., M.B.A., FACOG, FACS

Accepting new patients

  • Urogynecologist, OHSU Center for Women’s Health
  • Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Surgery
  • OB/GYN
  • Urology

Clinical focus

  • Cystocele and Rectocele
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • OB/GYN Robotic Surgery
  • Robotic-Assisted Minimally-Invasive Surgery (OB/GYN)
  • Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
  • Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
  • Vaginal and Uterine Prolapse
  • Voiding Dysfunction

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Large glass and brick building
Peter O. Kohler Pavilion
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About me

Dr. Edwards specializes in surgical and conservative treatment of urinary incontinence and treats various types of pelvic organ prolapse conditions using surgical and minimally invasive surgical techniques. She likes taking time with each patient in order to fully understand her condition and how it impacts her daily life so that they can decide on a treatment together. She also enjoys seeing the successful results of the intervention that she partnered with a patient to choose.

After growing up and studying medicine in the Midwest, Dr. Edwards moved to Portland in 1999 after being in practice in Chicago for four years. She came to OHSU to grow the Urogynecology Division, which only had one provider at the time. She has led the Center for Women's Health as its Co-Director and currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer for OHSU Health.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1989, Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine
    • M.B.A., 2010, Olin Business School

  • Residency

    • Obstetrics and gynecology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, 1993

  • Fellowship

    • Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, 1995

  • Certifications

    • National Board of Medical Examiners, 1990

Memberships and associations:

  • Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
  • American Urogynecologic Association
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Association Physician Leaders
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (42 Ratings, 20 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. She is well prepared with information, she really listenend to my questions and addressed each one. She always treats me with dignity and respect. She is an excellent surgeon

  2. Dr Edwards is FABULOUS MD and human being

  3. Dr. Edwards and her resdisent both were kind, generous with their time, informative and made me feel comfortable. Michelle, the assistant was also pleasant.

  4. She was excellent. She appreciated my discomfort. I appreciated her prudent approach. This has nothing to do with the provider - but I am astounded that women are left to manage this discomfort.

  5. Dr. Edwards is an excellent clinician who has an empathetic and caring manner. I have received care from her before years ago for a different problem and could not imagine having anyone else care for me now.

  6. Great! Best experience I've ever had! Explained everything in detail.

  7. Consistently caring, and effective over many years

  8. I Think OHSU has amazing Doctors that are always learning how to take better care of their patients.

  9. Dr. Edward's was wonderfulcaring ,kind, explained things thoroughly, encouraging & was very patient answering all my questions. She Is not only a wonderful doctor but also a wonderful human being.

  10. Dr. Edwards and her resident were extremely knowledgeable, and treated me with respect and care.

  11. She gave us literature and went over all of it with us.This was to discuss the possibility of a new Procedure.

  12. Very knowledgeable a kind

  13. Dr. Edwards is always kind and concerned. She makes me feel that she genuinely cares.

  14. The experience with the clinic was great.

  15. Always positive.

  16. She poked the hole in my stomach and bladder and worked to establish a comfortable existence with catheters and urine

  17. She was clear, thorough, professional yet personable.

  18. She was very courteous and knowledgeable. I like her very much.

  19. Personable,listening, and thorough

  20. Dr. Edwards has been wonderful to work with. Not only is she incredibly experienced and knowledgeable, she shows great care and concern for her patients and wanting to get to the root of the issue.