Oz Harmanli, MD

Oz Harmanli, MD, an expert in disorders that affect the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue of the pelvic floor, takes great pride in making positive changes in women’s lives. “Here at Yale Medicine, we do that on a daily basis,” says Dr. Harmanli, who is chief of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. “Nothing is better than a happy patient. It keeps me going.”

Dr. Harmanli treats urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, which is the projection of pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, vagina or rectum) into the vagina or outside the vaginal opening. He was drawn to the urogynecology field by influential surgical mentors. “I knew that focusing on this alone would make me better at my job,” he says. “Pelvic floor medicine, compared to other subspecialties in obstetrics and gynecology, is in its infancy in terms of scientific advancements and innovations. So much is taking place right now and being in the midst of it is exciting.”

He offers a full range of treatment options, from nonsurgical care to vaginal and minimally invasive robotic surgery. He works with each patient to choose the approach that best fits her goals, whether that’s the most durable long-term result or a less invasive option for a woman who may still want to become pregnant.

Dr. Harmanli is also a professor of obstetrics and gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine.