Cecile Ferrando, MD, MPH
- Urogynecologist
- Clinical Medical Director, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Services
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Cecile Ferrando, MD, MPH is a board-certified urogynecologist who specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence. She also specializes in caring for patients who require vaginal reconstruction after cancer treatment, those individuals who have congenital anomalies, and patients seeking gender affirming surgery. She is clinical medical director of UC San Diego Health's Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
Dr. Ferrando is passionate about helping patients live their best lives by either restoring function or creating new anatomy for individuals who need surgery. She believes in innovation and using creativity to solve difficult problems, and does not shy away from a challenge.
Dr. Ferrando is a professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She is committed to the training of the next generation of clinicians and takes pride in having that as one of her primary roles. She is also equally committed to the advancement of the field and is passionate about researching clinical and surgical outcomes in urogynecology.
Dr. Ferrando is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.
She completed her fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic, where she practiced for 10 years as a urogynecologist and gender affirmation reconstructive surgeon. She has been a long-standing advocate of the LGBTQ+ community, especially for those individuals who identify as transgender or gender diverse.
Dr. Ferrando completed her residency training at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook.
In Spring 2024, she decided to leave Cleveland for sunnier skies and brought her knowledge and skills to UC San Diego Health. In her free time, Dr. Ferrando loves to cook, practice yoga and spend time with her family. She also loves to read and write.
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