Cristina Palmer
Experienced in Rectocele

Dr. Cristina Palmer

Obstetrics and Gynecology | Urology
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Rectocele
CommonSpirit Health
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
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Overview

Cristina Palmer, DO, is a board-certified urologic surgeon with particular emphasis on urogynecology. Dr. Palmer is passionate about pelvic floor disorders and has dedicated her life to providing the highest level of care for these issues. She focuses on treating the patient as a whole person and discovering the root cause of the disease process. Her approach is collaborative, looking at the patient’s goals of care and lifestyle in order to achieve the best quality of life possible.Dr. Palmer is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. She is a member of the Washington State Urology Society, Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, American Urogynecologic Society, Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology, International Continence Society, Society of  Women in Urology, American Urological Association and American Osteopathic Association.Away from work, Dr. Palmer enjoys running and has completed 23 half marathons. She also enjoys downhill skiing and competitive jigsaw puzzling.

Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectocele. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Ureteroscopy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine/Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL
Residency
Urologic Surgery, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Urology
Licenses
Urology in IL
Board Certifications
Urological Surgery, American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Female Urology, Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Voiding Dysfunction, University of California - Irvine, Orange, CA
Hospital Affiliations
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Call: 206-624-1144

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


10 Total Publications

Experiences With Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and Barriers to Vaginal Estrogen Usage Reported by a National Sample of 1500 Women.
Experiences With Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and Barriers to Vaginal Estrogen Usage Reported by a National Sample of 1500 Women.
Journal: Urology
Published: July 15, 2024
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1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Una Lee
Advanced in Rectocele
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Obstetrics and Gynecology | Urology
Advanced in Rectocele
Dr. Una Lee
Obstetrics and Gynecology | Urology

Virginia Mason Medical Center

1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
 (0.1 miles away)
206-624-1144
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Una Lee, MD, is a board-certified urologist with subspecialty board certification in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS)/urogynecology. She specializes in female urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (hysterectomy for prolapse, vaginal native tissue prolapse repair and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery), overactive bladder, fistula repair, urethral diverticulum, and complications related to vaginal mesh or prior sling. Dr. Lee is passionate about delivering compassionate patient-centered care.Dr. Lee is the Head of the Section of Urology and Renal Transplantation at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Urology at the University of Washington and serves as Associate Program Director of the FPMRS fellowship at Virginia Mason. Dr. Lee is President-Elect and Women's Health Chair of the Washington State Urology Society. She is a member-at-large of the Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), and serves on an American Urological Association guidelines committee.Dr. Lee serves as lead investigator in collaborative patient engagement work on amplifying women’s voices in stress urinary incontinence surgery research prioritization. She volunteers to provide obstetric fistula and childbirth injury care and medical education in Uganda. She served as Guest Editor of a special edition of Urology focused on Women's Health. She hopes to raise awareness of urologic issues related to advancing women's health, lead positive change within health care, and continue to improve the quality of life of women through clinical care, teaching, advocacy and research.Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Lee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rectocele. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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