Amira Quevedo

Amira Quevedo, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: MD-OBSTETRICS / GYNECOLOGY-GEN
Business Phone: (352) 273-7580
Business Email: amiraquevedo@ufl.edu

About Amira Quevedo

My name is Amira Quevedo, MD, and I am a clinical assistant professor and fellowship trained in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) at the University of Florida Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I attended medical school at the University of Miami followed by residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. I then completed my fellowship in MIGS, at one of the oldest running fellowship programs in the country, the University of Louisville.

I conduct research in endometriosis and adenomyosis and became interested in these conditions because they affect a large number of women, are under-recognized, and their painful symptoms commonly dismissed as “normal” during adolescence. These conditions may even lead to preventable chronic pain and infertility. I have seen how women’s health and women’s influence to communities is often not prioritized, and it became my passion and honor to improve the quality of life of women through medicine. My goal is to increase awareness of gynecologic disorders while improving access and knowledge of the minimally invasive techniques used to treat these conditions.

As a physician, my priority is to provide individualized, patient-centered care and to maximize the wellness, function, and quality of life of my patients. As a Cuban immigrant I am acutely aware of health disparities and I strive to individualize my care according to each patient’s needs with every visit. I am also fluent in Spanish and happy to accommodate the needs of Spanish-speaking patients.

In my free time, I enjoy restorative and wellness practices such as meditation, weight training and spinning. Additionally, dancing and preparing home-cooked meals with my husband to share with family and friends brings me great joy.

Accomplishments

Resident Teaching Award
2022 · University of Louisville
Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Award
2017 · Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps.

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Women’s Health
Areas of Interest
  • Adenomyosis
  • Endometriosis
  • Fertility preservation
  • Hysterectomy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Pelvic laparoscopy
  • Robotic surgery
  • Tubal Factor
  • Tubal ligation
  • Uterine fibroids

Research Profile

Areas of Interest
  • Endometriosis
  • Fertility Preservation
  • Gut Microbiome
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Microbiome
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Publications

2023
Postoperative Complications of Appendectomy in Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Indications.
Obstetrics and gynecology. 141(2):354-360 [DOI] 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005033. [PMID] 36649317.
2022
Surgical Aspects of Adhesiolysis and Adhesion Barriers for Today’s Surgeon: A Call for More Robust Research.
Surgical technology international. 40:203-209 [PMID] 35443286.
2021
Fertility sparing endometriosis surgery: A review
Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinical Medicine. 1(3):112-118 [DOI] 10.1016/j.gocm.2021.07.002.
2021
Lavender Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Pain During Multichannel Urodynamics: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery. 27(11):654-658 [DOI] 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001032. [PMID] 33626029.
2021
Robotic Applications for Benign Gynecologic Procedures.
Surgical technology international. 39:232-240 [PMID] 34181238.

Grants

Oct 2023 ACTIVE
The Gastrointestinal Microbiota and Breast Cancer
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION via BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB FOUNDATION

Education

Fellowship, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
2020-2022 · University of Louisville
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology
2012-2016 · Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center
Medical Degree, Medicine
2008-2012 · University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-7580
Emails:
Addresses:
Business Street:
University of Florida/College of Medicine/OBGYN Dept.
1600 SW Archer Road, -Room N3-9
GAINESVILLE FL 32610