James B. Presthus, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/GYN, University of Minnesota Edina, Minnesota
Dr. James Presthus was named one of Minnesota's 100 Most Influential
Health Care Leaders for 2008. He is passionate about providing
state-of-the-art care for his patients and teaching others so that more
women will benefit from the exciting advances in gynecology. He is
acknowledged nationally and internationally as an expert in gynecology
and gynecologic surgery. He has lectured and performed surgery throughout
the United States and in 15 countries around the world. He has been invited to
teach at more than 300 gynecologic surgery courses and authored several
articles on gynecology. In fact, you may hear one of his highly informative
lectures on your local radio station or see him on television. If there is a new
procedure for gynecology, you can bet Dr. Presthus is performing it.
Dr. Presthus heads up clinical research for Minnesota Gynecology and Surgery and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at the University of Minnesota. He consults with several medical and surgical companies to create new techniques and tools for women's health. He conducts trials on new procedures and treatments for gynecologic conditions. Some of his recent investigations have focused on office treatment of urinary stress incontinence, non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids, Botox treatment for pelvic pain, new methods of birth control and making laparoscopic surgery safer.
Dr. Presthus co-founded Minnesota Gynecology and Surgery in 2000. He received his medical degree with honors from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978, and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota in 1982. He is accredited by the Council for Gynecology Endoscopy in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. Dr. Presthus is a member of the American Urogynecology Association, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, International Pelvic Pain Society, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and many other professional organizations.