Meet Our Multi-Disciplinary Team
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Are you living with a pelvic floor disorder? Talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Or call The Christ Hospital Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders at 513-585-4800 to speak to a specialist. Aren’t sure if your symptoms are the result of a pelvic floor issue?
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Our doctors are leaders in their fields, pioneering new treatments and techniques and collaborating every day to translate them into exceptional outcomes and a better quality of life for pelvic floor patients. Our unique approach brings together a variety of pelvic floor experts, including specialists in urogynecology, colon and rectal surgery, urology, physical therapy and a dedicated physician's assisant. They’re leaders in their field, and together, they’re pioneering a new standard in pelvic floor care.
Mickey Karram, M.D.
Dr. Karram is an internationally renowned urogynecologist and pelvic surgeon. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and completed his fellowship training in urogynecology and reconstructive surgery at Harbor UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Karram is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine and is one of the medical directors of The Christ Hospital Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders.
Janice Rafferty, M.D.
Dr. Rafferty is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and has extensive experience in treating conditions of the colon and rectum. She completed her fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at the Jewish Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis. She is chief of colon and rectal surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is also one of the medical directors of The Christ Hospital Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders.
Bradley Davis, M.D.
Dr. Davis is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery and completed fellowships in surgical critical care at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and colon and rectal surgery at the Lahey Clinic in Boston. He is associate professor of surgery in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and also served three years’ active duty in the U.S. Air Force.
Martha Ferguson, M.D.
Dr. Ferguson is board certified in colon and rectal surgery and completed her colon and rectal fellowship training at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. She is also an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Ian Paquette, M.D.
Dr. Paquette is a colon and rectal surgeon. He completed his fellowship training at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He is an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Reed Shank, M.D.
Dr. Shank is board certified in urology. He attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is director of the Department of Urology at The Christ Hospital and is a medical director of The Christ Hospital Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders. Dr. Shank has been recognized six times as one of Cincinnati’s Top Doctors by Cincinnati Magazine.
Stephen Bennett, M.D.
Dr. Bennett is board certified in urology. He attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has been recognized two times as one of Cincinnati’s Top Doctors by Cincinnati Magazine.
John Benedict, M.D.
Dr. Benedict is board certified in urology. He attended the University of Virginia College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is a member of the American Urology Association and the American Medical Association.
Kathleen Novicki, P.T.
Kathleen received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Degree from Ithaca College and her specialization in Women's Health from Texas Women's University. She has dedicated her career to helping patients with pelvic floor issues and is a pioneer and leader in the greater Cincinnati area for pelvic floor and core rehabilitation. Kathleen is a clinical faculty member at The College of Mt. St. Joseph and the Fellowship Program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at The Christ Hospital.
Victoria Schwartz, DPT
Victoria earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami and completed her residency in Women's Health in Richmond, Virginia. She has a special interest in myofascial massage techniques for pelvic pain and is presently enrolled in the SHI Integrative School of Medical Massage. Additional interests include post-natal pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction post-gynecological surgery.