Dr. Katherine Leigh Hilsinger M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
2865 Lynnhaven Drive Suite 4A Virginia Beach Virginia, 23451About
Dr Hilsinger is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive surgery as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology She has 20 years of academic teaching experience.. She is also is a practice focused Adolescent and Pediatric gynecology certified provider. Her scope of practice includes urogynecology, urinary and fecal incontinence, menopause, heavy bleeding, routine gynecology, pelvic pain, endometriosis, hysterectomies, pelvic prolapse, and bladder surgeries.
Dr Hilsinger believes nonsurgical treatment is the best first choice option for female pelvic issues. She has an excellent minimally invasive pelvic surgery skill set in the event surgical intervention is needed. She practices full scope gynecology.
Dr Hilsinger spent her summers growing up surfing in the outer banks of North Carolina and sailing the Chesapeake Bay area. She is excited to finally be returning to where her heart has always been, the coastal Virginia Beach area. She is raising 3 children, one in college and two in high school as a single parent. She loves volleyball, live music, reading, and anything near or on the water.
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Education and Training
Antioch College BS Chemistry and Biology 1981
University of Toledo College of Medicine,Toledo, Oh, United States 1987
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provider Details
Dr. Katherine Leigh Hilsinger M.D.'s Expert Contributions
My sister has hemophillia. Should she have a baby?
Yes she can have a baby. She should see a reproductive endocrinologist before conceiving to try to maximize her baby not being affected. There is technology that can test eggs and sperm in vitro to her have an unaffected baby. READ MORE
Can pregnancy cause eye strain?
The hormones in pregnancy relax smooth muscle. Eye strain can be normal in pregnant women, but can also be a sign of something more serious. I recommend an examination from your eye doctor. Katherine Leigh Hilsinger, MD READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor Oregon Health Science University 1996 - 2007
- Adjunct faculty University of Madison 2009 - 2016
Awards
- Top Doctor 2018 Top Doctors of America
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Fibroids
- Pain
- Stress Incontinence
- Menstrual Cramps
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- The American Urogynecologic Society
- Wisconsin Section, American College of Obstetricians & Gyne
- american college of obstetrics and ynecology
- American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopist
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Duke University
- Antioch college
Dr. Katherine Leigh Hilsinger M.D.'s Practice location
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Dr. Katherine Leigh Hilsinger M.D.'s reviews
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- Emily
She is a great doctor. I felt very wel cared for.
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