Nash S Moawad

Nash S Moawad, M.D., M.S.

Professor & Chief, Division Of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Department: MD-OBSTETRICS / GYNECOLOGY-GEN
Business Phone: (352) 273-7660
Business Email: nmoawad@ufl.edu

About Nash S Moawad

My name is Nash Moawad, MD, MS, and I am the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) in the department of obstetrics and gynecology. I specialize in laparoscopic, robotic and hysteroscopic surgery, particularly for excision of advanced endometriosis and the treatment of uterine fibroids, abnormal bleeding and chronic pelvic pain. I also utilize minimally invasive techniques for conservative fertility sparing and fertility promoting surgery.

Unlike the traditional pathway of developing an interest in a subspecialty in residency training, my interest and passion for MIGS early in my career led me to pursue a second residency in obstetrics and gynecology. I am always fascinated with how MIGS enables me to solve the most complex surgical conditions for women, using the least invasive techniques and delivering excellent outcomes with low complication rates. The intricate anatomy of the pelvis and reproductive system, the diverse pathology and breadth of procedures in the field and the constant advances in surgical technology make it an exciting and unique specialty. Additionally, the privilege to collaborate with women on many debilitating conditions – such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain and infertility – and the ability to have a positive impact on them and their families, is unparalleled.

Patient autonomy and shared decision-making are key principles in my practice. I treat every patient as I would treat a family member. I follow a methodical and patient-centered approach to design a unique care plan to help them achieve their goals. As a physician, it is my goal to increase awareness of pelvic pain and endometriosis while helping women seek expert care at centers specialized in these conditions. My current research projects revolve around endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain with the goal of finding less invasive solutions to diagnose endometriosis.

I am honored to serve on the board of directors for the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL); the largest gynecologic surgery organization in the world. I also chair the Steering Committee for EMIGS, a new standardized test being deployed for obstetrics and gynecology residents in the United States.

Accomplishments

Daniel Kott Award Best Video for New Instrumentation & Innovative Technique – Total laparoscopic Hysterectomy under Regional Anesthesia
2018 · The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
The “Lee Dockery Excellence in Teaching Cup” Award
2013 · Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine
Compassionate Doctor Recognition
2012 · Vitals.com
Designation as Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG)
2012 · Surgical Review Corporation
Patient's Choice Award
2012 · Vitals.com
Recipient "Customer Service is Key"
2012 · UF Health
Full Scholarship
2009 · Master of Science in Clinical Research, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
The “Wolf Utian” Surgical Excellence Award
2008 · Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught
2016-2018
MDT7160 Elect Top Ob/Gyn
2018
MDC7180 Obs and Gyn Clerkship

Board Certifications

  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery – Focused Practice
    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Women’s Health
Areas of Interest
  • Endometriosis
  • Fertility preservation
  • Hysterectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Tubal ligation
  • Tubal ligation reversal
  • Uterine fibroids

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0001-9401-4785

Areas of Interest
  • Endometriosis
  • Hysterectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Pelvic pain
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Uterine Fibroids

Publications

2024
Is the Art of Hysteroscopy in Jeopardy? A Wake-Up Call
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 31(4):261-262 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jmig.2024.02.006.
2023
Details Matter…
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 30(10):769-770 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.003.
2022
COVID-19: changing the care process for women’s health-the patient’s perspective.
The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians. 35(25):6180-6184 [DOI] 10.1080/14767058.2021.1909560. [PMID] 34044744.
2022
HYSTEROSCOPIC MYOMECTOMY
Medicina. 58(11) [DOI] 10.3390/medicina58111627. [PMID] 36422166.
2022
International Consensus Statement for Recommended Terminology Describing Hysteroscopic Procedures.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 29(3):385-391 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.10.004. [PMID] 34648932.
2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: staged management of surgical services for gynecology and obstetrics.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 223(1):85.e1-85.e19 [DOI] 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.03.038. [PMID] 32251649.
2018
Laparoscopic BSO & Ureterolysis
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2018
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Under Regional Anesthesia
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2018
Laparoscopic Ventrosuspension
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2018
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Under Regional Anesthesia.
Obstetrics and gynecology. 131(6):1008-1010 [DOI] 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002618. [PMID] 29742667.
2017
A Rare Cause of Post-Hysterectomy Vaginal Bleeding; Vaginal Cuff Endometriosis with Endometrial Hyperplasia
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery.
2017
Laparoscopic Bilateral Ovarian Transposition in a Patient With Stage 3 Rectal Adenocarcinoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 33(3):117-121 [DOI] 10.1089/gyn.2016.0092.
2017
Laparoscopic Ovarian Transposition Before Pelvic Cancer Treatment: Ovarian Function and Fertility Preservation
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 24(1):28-35 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.08.831.
2017
The Curious Case of the Uterine Cyst
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 24(6):884-885 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.11.017.
2016
A Rare Case of Spontaneous Rupture of Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma Resulting in Acute Hemoperitoneum
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 32(3):197-200 [DOI] 10.1089/gyn.2015.0076.
2015
Painful intercourse is significantly associated with evoked pain perception and cognitive aspects of pain in women with pelvic pain.
Sexual medicine. 3(1):14-23 [DOI] 10.1002/sm2.52. [PMID] 25844171.
2014
Centers Of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology – Raising the bar for quality in women’s health
World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 3(1):1-25
2014
Cost-Effectiveness of Office Hysteroscopy for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Jsls : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 18(3) [DOI] 10.4293/JSLS.2014.00393. [PMID] 25392645.
2014
The UF Family of hybrid phantoms of the pregnant female for computational radiation dosimetry.
Physics in medicine and biology. 59(15):4325-43 [DOI] 10.1088/0031-9155/59/15/4325. [PMID] 25030913.
2013
Attributes and barriers to care of pelvic pain in university women.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 20(6):811-8 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jmig.2013.05.003. [PMID] 23981982.
2013
Diagnosis, management, and long-term outcomes of rectovaginal endometriosis.
International journal of women's health. 5:753-63 [DOI] 10.2147/IJWH.S37846. [PMID] 24232977.
2012
A minimally invasive approach to an iatrogenic pelvic mass.
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology. 25(4):e89-91 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jpag.2012.03.003. [PMID] 22840943.
2012
Retained products of conception through a perforated uterine wall following elective abortion: a unique case report.
Emergency radiology. 19(5):477-81 [DOI] 10.1007/s10140-012-1040-5. [PMID] 22527356.
2011
Comparison of laparoscopic anterior discoid resection and laparoscopic low anterior resection of deep infiltrating rectosigmoid endometriosis.
JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 15(3):331-8 [DOI] 10.4293/108680811X13125733356431. [PMID] 21985719.
2010
Current diagnosis and treatment of interstitial pregnancy.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 202(1):15-29 [DOI] 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.054. [PMID] 20096253.
2009
Comparison of 3- and 2-dimensional sonographic techniques for counting ovarian follicles.
Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. 28(10):1281-8 [PMID] 19778873.
2009
Ectopic pregnancy: role of laparoscopic treatment.
Clinical obstetrics and gynecology. 52(3):372-9 [DOI] 10.1097/GRF.0b013e3181b0be24. [PMID] 19661753.
2009
Mini-cornual excision: a simple stepwise laparoscopic technique for the treatment of cornual pregnancy.
JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 13(1):87-91 [PMID] 19366550.
2009
Uterus didelphys and longitudinal vaginal septum coincident with an obstructive transverse vaginal septum.
Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology. 22(5):e163-5 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jpag.2009.02.009. [PMID] 19576815.
2008
Ectopic ovarian teratoma of the uterosacral ligament associated with a large ovarian dermoid.
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 15(5):523-4 [DOI] 10.1016/j.jmig.2008.04.017. [PMID] 18722966.
2008
Ectopic ovarian teratoma of the uterosacral ligament with an absent contralateral ovary
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
2004
FIRSTConsult: a useful point-of-care clinical reference.
The Journal of family practice. 53(6):466-72 [PMID] 15189721.
2003
Tools for rapid preoperative cardiovascular risk assessment.
The Journal of family practice. 52(4):313-20 [PMID] 12681092.
2003
UpToDate: a comprehensive clinical database.
The Journal of family practice. 52(9):706-10 [PMID] 12967543.

Grants

Mar 2022 – Feb 2024
Complex Inflammatory Mechanisms in Endometriosis
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: WASHINGTON STATE UNIV

Education

Fellowship – Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
2010 · Magee Women's Hospital of UPMC
Masters of Science in Clinical Research
2010 · University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency – Obstetrics and Gynecology
2008 · University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Residency – Family Medicine
2004 · St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
1998 · University of Cairo

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-7660
Emails:
Business:
nmoawad@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100294
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1600 SW ARCHER RD RM M301G
GAINESVILLE FL 32610