Marsha K. Guess, MD, MS
Professor, OB-GYN-Female Pelvic Med and Recon Surg
Medical School
- MD, University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (1997)
Graduate School
- MS, Albert Einstein College Of Medicine (2006)
Undergraduate School
- BA, Howard University (DC) (1992)
Internship
- UCLA Medical Center Program (1998)
Residency
- UCLA Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2001)
Fellowships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (2004)
Department
OB-GYN-Female Pelvic Med and Recon SurgProfessional Titles
- Associate Professor, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Research Interests
Dr. Guess's research interests include increasing women’s knowledge about pelvic floor disorders and understanding the pathophysiology of these conditions, particularly as they relate to pregnancy, childbirth and sexual dysfunction.Publications
- The Effects of a Genital Vibratory Stimulation Device on Sexual Function and Genital Sensation. Guess MK, Connell KA, Chudnoff S, Adekoya O, Richmond C, Nixon KE, Freeman K, Melman A. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016 Dec 1. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27918337
- Comparative histology of mouse, rat, and human pelvic ligaments. Iwanaga R, Orlicky DJ, Arnett J, Guess MK, Hurt KJ, Connell KA. Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Nov;27(11):1697-1704. PMID: 27091643
- The Effect of Body Mass Index on Pelvic Floor Support 1 Year Postpartum. Chen Y, Johnson B, Li F, King WC, Connell KA, Guess MK. Reprod Sci. 2016 Feb;23(2):234-8. doi: 10.1177/1933719115602769. PMID: 26494698
- Guess MK, Connell KA, Chudnoff S, Adekoya O, Richmond C, Nixon KE, Freeman K, Melman A. The Effects of a Genital Vibratory Stimulation Device on Sexual Function and Genital Sensation. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2017 Jul Aug;23(4):256-262. PubMed PMID: 27918337
- Mckay ER, Lundsberg LS, Miller DT, Draper A, Chao J, Yeh J, Rangi S, Torres P, Stoltzman M, Guess MK. Knowledge of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Obstetrics. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2018 Aug 2. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30074917
- Vash-Margita A, Guess MK. The complex relationship between urinary and defecatory disorders in young and adolescent girls. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Oct;31(5):317-324. PubMed PMID: 31361608
- Mckay ER, Lundsberg LS, Miller DT, Draper A, Chao J, Yeh J, Rangi S, Torres P, Stoltzman M, Guess MK. Knowledge of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Obstetrics. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2019 Nov Dec;25(6):419-425. PubMed PMID: 30074917
- Chernyak V, Bleier J, Kobi M, Paquette I, Flusberg M, Zimmern P, Rodriguez LV, Glanc P, Palmer S, Rodriguez LM, Guess MK, Weinstein MM, Ram R, Jambhekar K, Khatri G. Clinical applications of pelvic floor imaging: opinion statement endorsed by the society of abdominal radiology (SAR), American Urological Association (AUA), and American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). Abdom Radiol (NY). 2021 Apr;46(4):1451-1464. PubMed PMID: 33772614
- Orlicky DJ, Guess MK, Bales ES, Rascoff LG, Arruda JS, Hutchinson-Colas JA, Johnson J, Connell KA. Using the novel pelvic organ prolapse histologic quantification system to identify phenotypes in uterosacral ligaments in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Jan;224(1):67.e1-67.e18. PubMed PMID: 33130030
- Orlicky DJ, Guess MK, Bales ES, Rascoff LG, Arruda JS, Hutchinson-Colas JA, Johnson J, Connell KA. Using the Novel Pelvic Organ Prolapse Histology Quantification System to Identify Phenotypes in Uterosacral Ligaments in Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Oct 29. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 33130030
- Alperin M, Abramowitch S, Alarab M, Bortolini M, Brown B, Burnett LA, Connell KA, Damaser M, de Vita R, Gargett CE, Guess MK, Guler Z, Jorge RN, Kelley RS, Kibschull M, Miller K, Moalli PA, Mysorekar IU, Routzong MR, Shynlova O, Swenson CW, Therriault MA, Northington GM. Foundational science and mechanistic insights for a shared disease model: an expert consensus : Developed by the AUGS Basic Science Subcommittee and IUGA Special Interest Group. Int Urogynecol J. 2022 Jun;33(6):1387-1392. PubMed PMID: 35674811
- Alperin M, Abramowitch S, Alarab M, Bortolini M, Brown B, Burnett LA, Connell KA, Damaser MS, de Vita R, Gargett CE, Guess MK, Guler Z, Jorge RN, Kelley RS, Kibschull M, Miller K, Moalli PA, Mysorekar IU, Routzong MR, Shynlova O, Swenson CW, Therriault MA, Northington GM. Foundational Science and Mechanistic Insights for a Shared Disease Model: An Expert Consensus. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jun 1;28(6):347-350. PubMed PMID: 35609252
- Orlicky DJ, Smith EE, Bok R, Guess MK, Rascoff LG, Arruda JS, Hutchinson-Colas JA, Johnson J, Connell KA. Estrogen and Androgen Receptor Status in Uterosacral Ligaments of Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Stratified by the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Histology Quantification System. Reprod Sci. 2023 Jul 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37430099
Professional Memberships
- American Urogynecologic Society, Member
- Internation Urogynecological Society, Member
- American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologist, Member
- New Haven Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Urogynecology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus1635 Aurora Ct
3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2233
UCHealth Urogynecology Clinic - Lone Tree
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-975-8985
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Board Certification (2013)
- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Incontinence
- Kidneys and Urinary System
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Kidneys and Urinary System - Reconstructive Urology
- Women's Health - Fecal Incontinence
- Women's Health
- Women's Health - Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Clinical Interests
I specialize in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, with particular interests in pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic reconstructive surgery and sexual dysfunction.
Care Philosophy
I love my patients. I strive to produce an environment in which patients are at ease and feel confident enough to discuss their problems with me. I am warmed by their trust in me to help them, and I aspire for them to be reassured, knowing that I may have the ability to improve their lives.
I specialize in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, with particular interests in pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic reconstructive surgery and sexual dysfunction.
Care Philosophy
I love my patients. I strive to produce an environment in which patients are at ease and feel confident enough to discuss their problems with me. I am warmed by their trust in me to help them, and I aspire for them to be reassured, knowing that I may have the ability to improve their lives.
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