Ginger Isom Batz, M.D.
Board certified in both Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship-trained in Female Urology
Dr. Ginger Isom Batz was born in a small west Texas town, Idalou, where her family had settled over 100 years prior. After completing high school there, she attended a liberal arts college, Southwestern University, in Georgetown, TX, where she majored in biology and completed all of her premed training. She then attended Texas Tech medical school in Lubbock, TX. From Lubbock, Ginger moved to Manhattan, NY to complete her urology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. While there, she did training in all aspects of urology, with rotations at Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Westchester Medical Center for more specialized training. She completed multiple research projects and published papers in peer reviewed journals in areas of female urology, BPH, and prostate cancer.
During residency, she discovered that her interests and talents lie in all aspects female urology, so she chose to do a fellowship in Female Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX in order to broaden her knowledge of the field and perfect her skills in treatment of pelvic floor prolapse or laxity and urinary incontinence as well as numerous other areas of female urology. In addition to her formal fellowship training, Dr. Isom-Batz has done additional sub-specialized training in California with Dr. Red Alinsod, a well known leader and pioneer in the specialty of aesthetic vulvovaginal rejuvenation. She is one of very few physicians specialty trained in both female urology and cosmetic gynecology. She attends national meetings yearly to stay abreast of the latest treatment options for her patients. Dr. Isom-Batz is board certified in both Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Isom Batz prides herself on having an ability to listen to and connect with her patients and understands how important this aspect of medicine is.
Fellowship:
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Female Urology 2007
Medical School:
- Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Doctor of Medicine, 2000
Residency:
- Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, Urology Residency, 2006
- Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, General Surgery Residency, 2002
Undergraduate Education:
- Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1996
Board Certification:
- American Urological Association, Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology
Honors / Awards:
- Finalist-Ferdinand Valentine Urology Resident Essay Contest, New York, (2003, 2004, 2006)
- Winner-Chief Resident Debate, New York Academy of Medicine, New York, NY (2006)
Professional Certificates / Organization:
- American Urological Association
- Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology
Scientific Meetings Attended:
- September 16, 2002: Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: Treatment Pearls, Tips and Tricks. Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- April 26-May 1, 2003: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
- September 18, 2003: Minimally Invasive Therapies for Prostate Disease, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- February 26-29, 2004: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, Arizona
- May 8-13, 2004 – American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
- September 23, 2004: Infertility, Andrology & Erectile Dysfunction, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- February 24-27, 2005 – Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, Florida
- May 21-26, 2005: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
- October 7, 2005: Renal and Adrenal Tumors, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- February 22-25, 2006: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, Grand Bahamas
- May 20-25, 2005: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
- January 25-27, 2007: Paul Peters Urology Symposium, Dallas, TX
- 2008: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, AZ
- 2010: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
- 2011: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, AZ
Presentations:
- A Simple Reliable Estimate of Prostate Volume. Valentine Essay Contest. NY Academy of Medicine, New York, NY. March 26, 2003.
- Testosterone as a Predictor of Pathological Stage in Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Valentine Essay Contest. NY Academy of Medicine, New York, NY. May 19, 2004.
- Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP): Retrospective Review of Feasibility as an Office-Based Surgical Modality. Valentine Essay Contest. NY Academy of Medicine, New York, NY. April 15, 2006.
- Interstitial Cystitis, A Review. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. September 12, 2006.
- Greenlight Laser Ablation of the Prostate in the Office Setting. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Meeting, Grapevine, Texas. April 13, 2007.
- Overactive Bladder. Presentation for Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 2012.
Abstracts:
- A Simple, Reliable Assessment of Prostate Volume. Isom-Batz G, Armenakas N, Fracchia J: (presented at AUA meeting poster session 2003)
- A New Overactive Bladder Questionnaire and Symptom Score. Blaivas JG, Isom-Batz Weiss J, Knoll A, Panagopoulos G, Chaikin D: (presented at AUA meeting poster session and the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Effects of Tamoxifen Use on Urinary Incontinence. Isom-Batz G, Amsterdam A, Castiel M, Eilber K: (presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Mesh Erosion after Pubovaginal Sling. Isom-Batz G, Blaivas J, Young G, Kavaler E:(presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Testosterone as a Predictor of Pathologic Stage in Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Isom-Batz G, et al (see #4 below) (presented at AUA meeting podium session, 2005)
- Age Consideration Outcomes of Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. Isom-Batz G, Morrison R, Kavaler E: (to be presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology meeting poster session 2005)
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Following Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Sandhu J, Isom-Batz G, Gonzalez R, Shemtov M, Te A, Eilber K:(presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Patient Perceived Outcomes of Treatments Used for Intersticial Cystitis. Isom-Batz G, Hill J, Zakaresian K, Kavaler E: (presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology meeting podium session, 2006)
- Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin-A Injection of the External Sphincter for Refractory Nonneurogenic Voiding Dysfunction: An Initial Series. Dyer L, Isom-Batz G, Zelkovic P, Franco I: (presented at AUA meeting poster session 2006)
Original Articles:
- Isom-Batz G, Denis S, Kellner D, Fracchia J: Impacted Pyelocaliceal Diverticulum: A Surprising Cause of Chronic Abdominal Pain. Issues in Urology, 17, No 1: 19-22, 2005.
- Blank AB, Maybody M, Isom-Batz G, Roslin M, Dillon EH: Necrotizing Acute Pancreatitis Induced by Salmonella typhimurium. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 48: 1472, 2003.
- Kellner D, Ercolani M, Isom-Batz G, Javits D, Armenakas N: Renal Angiomyolipoma Presenting With Massive Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage. Hospital Physician, 40: 34, 2004.
- Isom-Batz G, Bianco F, Kattan M, Mulhall J, Lilja H, Eastham J: Testosterone as a Predictor of Pathologic Stage in Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Journal of Urology, 173 (6), 1935-7, 2005.
- Dyer L, Isom-Batz G, Zelkovic P, Franco I: Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin-A Injection of the External Sphincter for Refractory Non-neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction: An Initial Series. Accepted for publication, Journal of Urology.
Book Chapters:
- Isom-Batz G, Zimmern PE: “Bladder Neck Closure: Male and Female.” In Montague, Angermeier, Gill, and Ross (Eds) Textbook of Reconstructive Urology, Informa Healthcare, UK (In press)
- Isom-Batz G, Defreitas G, Zimmern PE: “Surgery to improve bladder outlet function.” In Corcos J, and Schick E (Eds) Textbook of the Neurogenic Bladder-Adults and Children, Taylor and Francis, London UK (In press)
- Urinary incontinence
- Voiding dysfunction
- Pelvic Prolapse
- Overactive bladder
- Kidney stones
- Chronic UTIs
- Vaginal atrophy
- Pelvic pain
- Interstitial cystitis
- Dyspareunia
- Female sexual dysfunction
- Blood in urine
- Bladder cancer
- Prolapse repair
- Vaginal sling for incontinence
- Urethral bulking agents for incontinence
- Botox for incontinence
- Sacral nerve stimulation therapy for overactive bladder
- Thermiva for vaginal atrophy and laxity
- Vaginal rejuvenation (vaginoplasty/labiaplasty)
- Lithotripsy for kidney stones
- Cystoscopy
Dr. Ginger Isom Batz was born in a small west Texas town, Idalou, where her family had settled over 100 years prior. After completing high school there, she attended a liberal arts college, Southwestern University, in Georgetown, TX, where she majored in biology and completed all of her premed training. She then attended Texas Tech medical school in Lubbock, TX. From Lubbock, Ginger moved to Manhattan, NY to complete her urology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. While there, she did training in all aspects of urology, with rotations at Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Westchester Medical Center for more specialized training. She completed multiple research projects and published papers in peer reviewed journals in areas of female urology, BPH, and prostate cancer.
During residency, she discovered that her interests and talents lie in all aspects female urology, so she chose to do a fellowship in Female Urology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX in order to broaden her knowledge of the field and perfect her skills in treatment of pelvic floor prolapse or laxity and urinary incontinence as well as numerous other areas of female urology. In addition to her formal fellowship training, Dr. Isom-Batz has done additional sub-specialized training in California with Dr. Red Alinsod, a well known leader and pioneer in the specialty of aesthetic vulvovaginal rejuvenation. She is one of very few physicians specialty trained in both female urology and cosmetic gynecology. She attends national meetings yearly to stay abreast of the latest treatment options for her patients. Dr. Isom-Batz is board certified in both Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Isom Batz prides herself on having an ability to listen to and connect with her patients and understands how important this aspect of medicine is.
Fellowship:
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, Female Urology 2007
Medical School:
- Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, Doctor of Medicine, 2000
Residency:
- Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, Urology Residency, 2006
- Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, General Surgery Residency, 2002
Undergraduate Education:
- Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1996
Board Certification:
- American Urological Association, Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology
Honors / Awards:
- Finalist-Ferdinand Valentine Urology Resident Essay Contest, New York, (2003, 2004, 2006)
- Winner-Chief Resident Debate, New York Academy of Medicine, New York, NY (2006)
Professional Certificates / Organization:
- American Urological Association
- Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology
Scientific Meetings Attended:
- September 16, 2002: Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: Treatment Pearls, Tips and Tricks. Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- April 26-May 1, 2003: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
- September 18, 2003: Minimally Invasive Therapies for Prostate Disease, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- February 26-29, 2004: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, Arizona
- May 8-13, 2004 – American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
- September 23, 2004: Infertility, Andrology & Erectile Dysfunction, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- February 24-27, 2005 – Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, Florida
- May 21-26, 2005: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
- October 7, 2005: Renal and Adrenal Tumors, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
- February 22-25, 2006: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, Grand Bahamas
- May 20-25, 2005: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA
- January 25-27, 2007: Paul Peters Urology Symposium, Dallas, TX
- 2008: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, AZ
- 2010: American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA
- 2011: Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, AZ
Presentations:
- A Simple Reliable Estimate of Prostate Volume. Valentine Essay Contest. NY Academy of Medicine, New York, NY. March 26, 2003.
- Testosterone as a Predictor of Pathological Stage in Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Valentine Essay Contest. NY Academy of Medicine, New York, NY. May 19, 2004.
- Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP): Retrospective Review of Feasibility as an Office-Based Surgical Modality. Valentine Essay Contest. NY Academy of Medicine, New York, NY. April 15, 2006.
- Interstitial Cystitis, A Review. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. September 12, 2006.
- Greenlight Laser Ablation of the Prostate in the Office Setting. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Meeting, Grapevine, Texas. April 13, 2007.
- Overactive Bladder. Presentation for Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, 2012.
Abstracts:
- A Simple, Reliable Assessment of Prostate Volume. Isom-Batz G, Armenakas N, Fracchia J: (presented at AUA meeting poster session 2003)
- A New Overactive Bladder Questionnaire and Symptom Score. Blaivas JG, Isom-Batz Weiss J, Knoll A, Panagopoulos G, Chaikin D: (presented at AUA meeting poster session and the Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Effects of Tamoxifen Use on Urinary Incontinence. Isom-Batz G, Amsterdam A, Castiel M, Eilber K: (presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Mesh Erosion after Pubovaginal Sling. Isom-Batz G, Blaivas J, Young G, Kavaler E:(presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Testosterone as a Predictor of Pathologic Stage in Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Isom-Batz G, et al (see #4 below) (presented at AUA meeting podium session, 2005)
- Age Consideration Outcomes of Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. Isom-Batz G, Morrison R, Kavaler E: (to be presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology meeting poster session 2005)
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Following Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Sandhu J, Isom-Batz G, Gonzalez R, Shemtov M, Te A, Eilber K:(presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology, 2004)
- Patient Perceived Outcomes of Treatments Used for Intersticial Cystitis. Isom-Batz G, Hill J, Zakaresian K, Kavaler E: (presented at Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology meeting podium session, 2006)
- Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin-A Injection of the External Sphincter for Refractory Nonneurogenic Voiding Dysfunction: An Initial Series. Dyer L, Isom-Batz G, Zelkovic P, Franco I: (presented at AUA meeting poster session 2006)
Original Articles:
- Isom-Batz G, Denis S, Kellner D, Fracchia J: Impacted Pyelocaliceal Diverticulum: A Surprising Cause of Chronic Abdominal Pain. Issues in Urology, 17, No 1: 19-22, 2005.
- Blank AB, Maybody M, Isom-Batz G, Roslin M, Dillon EH: Necrotizing Acute Pancreatitis Induced by Salmonella typhimurium. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 48: 1472, 2003.
- Kellner D, Ercolani M, Isom-Batz G, Javits D, Armenakas N: Renal Angiomyolipoma Presenting With Massive Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage. Hospital Physician, 40: 34, 2004.
- Isom-Batz G, Bianco F, Kattan M, Mulhall J, Lilja H, Eastham J: Testosterone as a Predictor of Pathologic Stage in Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer. Journal of Urology, 173 (6), 1935-7, 2005.
- Dyer L, Isom-Batz G, Zelkovic P, Franco I: Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin-A Injection of the External Sphincter for Refractory Non-neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction: An Initial Series. Accepted for publication, Journal of Urology.
Book Chapters:
- Isom-Batz G, Zimmern PE: “Bladder Neck Closure: Male and Female.” In Montague, Angermeier, Gill, and Ross (Eds) Textbook of Reconstructive Urology, Informa Healthcare, UK (In press)
- Isom-Batz G, Defreitas G, Zimmern PE: “Surgery to improve bladder outlet function.” In Corcos J, and Schick E (Eds) Textbook of the Neurogenic Bladder-Adults and Children, Taylor and Francis, London UK (In press)
- Urinary incontinence
- Voiding dysfunction
- Pelvic Prolapse
- Overactive bladder
- Kidney stones
- Chronic UTIs
- Vaginal atrophy
- Pelvic pain
- Interstitial cystitis
- Dyspareunia
- Female sexual dysfunction
- Blood in urine
- Bladder cancer
- Prolapse repair
- Vaginal sling for incontinence
- Urethral bulking agents for incontinence
- Botox for incontinence
- Sacral nerve stimulation therapy for overactive bladder
- Thermiva for vaginal atrophy and laxity
- Vaginal rejuvenation (vaginoplasty/labiaplasty)
- Lithotripsy for kidney stones
- Cystoscopy
