Kim Gerten, MD
Joined Almara in 2019
My favorite part of being a doctor is educating patients, really diving into a woman’s whole life experience and presenting options while we determine a treatment plan together. I want my patients to learn and understand what's going on with their bodies and discuss available medical & surgical options.
To learn more about my practice location, visit Almara Urogynecology Edina
Education & Training
Board Certified in OBGYN
Board Certified in Urogynecology
Fellowship University of Alabama at Birmingham
Residency Phoenix Integrated Residency
M.D. University of Minnesota
B.A. University of Minnesota
Almara Practice Locations
Almara Urogynecology Edina
Hospital Affiliations
M Health Fairview Southdale
M Health Fairview Ridges
Memberships & Awards
M Health Fairview Ridges
Minnesota Medical Association
Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors for Women
Minneapolis/Saint Paul Magazine Top Doctor
University of Minnesota Teacher of the Year 2012
Languages Spoken
English
Get to Know Me
I have cared for women with pelvic floor disorders in the Twin Cities for the past 14 years. I provide comprehensive treatment that includes medical and non-surgical options, as well as surgery. My favorite part of being a doctor is walking alongside my patients providing information, support, and heart.
A urogynecologist is a physician with special training in urology, gynecology, obstetrics, and colorectal health who focuses on the evaluation and treatment of conditions concerning the female pelvic organs and their supporting muscles and tissues as well as pelvic reconstructive surgery. Common conditions we see:
Urinary and Female Incontinence, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pelvic Pain and Pressure, Vaginal Mesh Removal and Revision, Vesicovaginal and Rectovaginal Fistulas, Painful Intercourse, Pelvic Floor Problems Associated with Childbirth, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
When Not at Work
I love spending time with my family, especially visiting the Minnesota State Fair! In the winter you can find me cheering on my kids at the hockey rink.
Dr. Gerten enjoys spending time with her family at the Minnesota State Fair.
She'll never miss any important milestones in her kids' lives.
You'll find Dr. Gerten at the hockey rink cheering on her troupe throughout the year.
Dr. Gerten's Publications
- 1. Ellington D, Szychowski J, Malek J, Gerten KA, Burgio K, Richter HE. Combined Tolterodine and vaginal estradiol cream for overactive bladder symptoms. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016.
- Gerten KA, Venkatesh S, Norman AM, Shu’Aibu J, Richter HE. Pilot Study Utilizing a Patient Educational Brochure at a Vesicovaginal Fistula Hospital in Nigeria, Africa. Intl Urogynecol J, 2009;20:33-37.
- Chiang S, Gerten KA, Granieri E, Richter HE. Pharmacologic Management of the Older Woman Undergoing Surgery. Women’s Health 2009;5:205-19.
- Bowling CB, Gerten KA, Chapman VR, Cliver SP, Neely CL, Burgio KL,Wheeler TL, Richter HE. Sphincter tears in primiparous women: Is age a factor? Int Urogynecol J2009;20:565-569.
- Bowling CB, Greer WJ, Wheeler TL, Gerten KA, Varner RE, Richter HE. A Low Cost Cystoscopy Teaching Model. J Pel Med Surg2008;14:423-426.
- Gerten KA, Markland AD, Lloyd LK, Richter HE. Prolapse and incontinence surgery in older women. J Urol. 2008 Jun;179(6):2111-8.
- Kimball KJ, Gerten KA, Conner MG, Richter HE. Diffuse Endometritis in the Setting of Umbilical Endometriosis: A Case Report. J Reprod Med. 2008 Jan; 53(1): 49-51.
- Gerten KA, Richter HE, Wheeler TL, Burgio KL, Pair LS, Redden DT, Hibner M. Intra-abdominal pressure changes associated with lifting: Implications for postoperative activity restrictions. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar;198(3):306.e1-5.
- Norman AM, Gerten KA, Richter HE. A modified Mainz II pouch technique for management of refractory vesicovaginal fistulas: Patient focused outcomes. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Apr;101(1):35-8.
- Gerten KA, Richter HE, Burgio KL, Wheeler TL, Goode PS, Redden DT. The impact of urinary incontinence in morbidly obese women versus women seeking urogynecologic care. Urology. 2007 Dec; 70(6):1082-1085.
- Gerten KA, Clemons JL. AUGS Fellows Literature Reviews, Jan-Feb 2007. Posted at http://www.augs.orgon Nov 2, 2007.
- Gerten KA, Richter HE. Pelvic Floor Surgery in the Older Woman. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Sep; 50(3):826-843.
- Chiang A, Gerten KA, Miller KL. Optimizing outcomes of surgery in advanced age- perioperative factors to consider. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Sep; 50(3): 813-825.
- Wheeler TL, Gerten KA, Richter HE, Duke AG, Varner RE. Outcomes of vaginal vault prolapse repair with a high uterosacral suspension procedure utilizing bilateral single sutures. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Oct;18(10): 1207-13.
- Bowling CB, Varner RE, Richter HE, Gerten KA, Wheeler TL. Modified LeFort Colpocleisis with puborectalis placation and perineorrhaphy for total pelvic procedentia. Journal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery. Mar/Apr 2006; Vol 12, No. 2, pp.117.
- Gerten KA, Coonrod DV, Bay RC, Chambliss LR. Cesarean delivery and respiratory distress syndrome: does labor make a difference? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005; 193(3):1061-1064.
- Bowling CB, Gerten KA, Chapman VR, Cliver SP, Neely CL, Burgio KL, Wheeler TL, Richter HE. Sphincter Tears in Primiparous Women: Is Age a Factor? Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008-11-05.
- Munoz O, Bowling B, Gerten KA, Taryor R, Norman AM, Szychowski JM, Richter HE. Factors influencing post-operative short-term outcomes of vesico-vaginal fistula repairs in a community hospital in Nigeria. Br J Med Surg Urol 2011.