Sarah Adelstein, MD, FPMRS

Biography

Sarah Adelstein, MD, joins Rush as an assistant professor with a dual appointment in the Division of Urology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Adelstein is a urogynecologist and urologist who specializes in vaginal and robotic surgery for treatment of pelvic floor disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and voiding dysfunction in men and women. She completed her Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Virginia Mason in Seattle, where she worked with national experts in urology and urogynecology. Her special clinical and research interests have been patient education and health literacy. Adelstein earned her medical degree at New York University Langone Medical Center, and subsequently completed her general urology residency training there as well. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling with her family, music, cooking and drawing.

Adelstein plans to continue advocating for her patients’ quality of life and education regarding pelvic health at Rush, where she joins a program consistently ranked among the best in Chicago and the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Honors and Activities

Section Co-editor, Overactive Bladder, Current Bladder Dysfunction and Reports

Member, Public Engagement Committee, American Urogynecologic Society

Winner, Chief Resident’s Debate, New York Section of the American Urological Association, 2015

Medicine Clerkship Philosophy of Medicine Award, 2008

Publications

Dr. Adelstein’s publications

Education

Research Areas