Obstetrical Society of Philadephia

New Developments in Urogynecologic Surgery

$55.00 — $65.00

Upcoming Event

New Developments in Urogynecologic Surgery

Date: Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Vincent R. Lucente, MD, MBA, FACOG, PC is Medical Director of the Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Allentown, Pennsylvania; Chief of Gynecology in the Department of Ob/Gyn at St. Luke’s Hospital and Health System. He holds an academic appointment as Clinical Professor in Temple University’s School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine in 1985 and his Master of Business Administration in Medical Management from DeSales University in 2001.

Dr. Lucente is an internationally recognized urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon. Throughout his career, he has been credited with being the first to perform several new surgical techniques. His true area of expertise is in minimally invasive reconstructive pelvic surgery, and he trains physicians across the globe in these procedures.

Dr. Lucente is a member of numerous professional associations, and active researcher in the fields of gynecology and urogynecology and has authored or coauthored numerous journal articles and book chapters. In addition, Dr. Lucente lectures at medical institutions nationwide on clinical advancements in the field of urogynecology.

Dr. Wapner’s lecture will take place on Tuesday March 16th 2010

Dr. Wapner’s lecture “Corticosteroids Use in Pregnancy” will take place on Tuesday night at the:
Top of the Bell Tower Building
1717 Arch Street – 50th Floor
Tuesday, March 16th 2010
Cocktails & Reception: 5:30 pm
Dinner & Program : 6:30 pm
Please mark your calendar.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We will have a wonderful meeting.
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