Sansum Clinic, now part of Sutter Health, announces the arrival of its first urogynecologist, Dr. Benjamin Wisner, a urologist and board-certified specialist in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.
Dr. Wisner specializes in treating conditions of the female pelvis and urinary system and has expertise in robotic reconstructive surgery for prolapse (when the bladder, uterus or rectum drop into the vaginal area); and incontinence (lack of control over bladder function).
“Pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence are extremely common problems, and women often feel that they can’t discuss these important issues with their doctor, or they need to just live with these conditions,” Dr. Wisner. “It’s an important quality of life issue, and something we can often significantly improve or resolve with a combination of treatment options; some non-surgical and some surgical.”
“It’s so important for patients suffering with these issues to know that help is available and that a huge part of what we do in this subspecialty. Sansum Clinic and Sutter Health’s commitment to caring for these patients has been impressive and it will be my privilege to serve in this community,” he said.
Dr. Wisner will operate at Cottage Hospital and Foothill Surgery Center.
Dr. Wisner earned his medical degree from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, and completed his urology residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is board certified in urology, and sub-specialty boarded in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.
Dr. Wisner joins Sutter Health from UC Health, the University of Colorado Health System in Fort Collins and Loveland. He was most recently the president of Rocky Mountain Urological Society and chair of the surgical peer review committee for three Colorado-area hospitals.
“The unique, specialized care that Dr. Wisner offers combined with our roster of urologists, gynecologists, radiologists and other women’s health clinicians will truly give local patients an optimal experience for the treatment of pelvic conditions,” said Dr. Kurt Ransohoff, president, Sutter Health, Greater Central Coast.
“Dr. Wisner is one of 42 clinicians we hired during 2024, a record number in the history of Sansum Clinic,” Dr. Ransohoff said.
“It took years to recruit a urogynecologist as highly trained as Dr. Wisner,” said Dr. Marjorie Newman, Sansum Clinic medical director and Sansum Medical Group Santa Barbara’s chief medical officer. “His specialized skills advance our efforts to address the diverse needs of women in our community.
“This is a win for patients since we are confident his specialty will bring relief and comfort to people who desire less invasive, innovative solutions for these pelvic issues.”
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