Overview
Scott Poehlmann, MD, FACOG, is board-certified in gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of urogynecologic and pelvic floor issues. He takes the time to help each woman assess her best options for treatment, and offers expert care and follow-up.Dr. Poehlmann offers complete and up-to-date urogynecology care including minimally invasive (vaginal and robotic/laparoscopic) reconstructive and obliterative pelvic surgery for prolapse; treatment of stress incontinence; urge incontinence and urinary retention along with neuromodulation therapies for urinary and fecal incontinence; and surgical repair of fistulae.
Dr. Poehlmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, Uterine Prolapse, and Stress Urinary Incontinence.
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Locations
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, Tacoma, WA 98405
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The Association Of University Physicians
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- RectoceleDr. Poehlmann isDistinguished. Learn about Rectocele.
- Stress Urinary IncontinenceDr. Poehlmann isDistinguished. Learn about Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Poehlmann isDistinguished. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Uterine ProlapseDr. Poehlmann isDistinguished. Learn about Uterine Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Poehlmann isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Poehlmann isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- HydroceleDr. Poehlmann isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocele.
- Loin Pain Hematuria SyndromeDr. Poehlmann isAdvanced. Learn about Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome.
- Myotonia CongenitaDr. Poehlmann isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonia Congenita.
- Pelvic Congestion SyndromeDr. Poehlmann isAdvanced. Learn about Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AdenomyosisDr. Poehlmann isExperienced. Learn about Adenomyosis.
- AngiomyomaDr. Poehlmann isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Cervical PolypsDr. Poehlmann isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Polyps.
- Frequent or Urgent UrinationDr. Poehlmann isExperienced. Learn about Frequent or Urgent Urination.
- Lichen SclerosusDr. Poehlmann isExperienced. Learn about Lichen Sclerosus.
- Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseDr. Poehlmann isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.