Steven D. McCarus, MD

Chief, Division of Gynecologic Surgery

Director, Center for Pelvic Health

Biographical Sketch

Dr. McCarus is a well-respected, board-certified gynecologist, surgeon and educator. He has traveled the world teaching endoscopic procedures to other doctors, performing operations in more than 400 hospitals worldwide. His expertise has also led to many published works on the subject of laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. McCarus is a pioneer in minimally invasive hysterectomies, creating the McCarus Technique that uses ultrasonic harmonic energy to perform hysterectomies via a tiny hole in the belly. The technique allows patients to go home after only a day in the hospital, followed by a recovery period of only two weeks.

Professional Highlights

• Chief, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, Florida Hospital Celebration Health
• Director, Center for Pelvic Health, Florida Hospital Celebration Health
• American Institute for MIS 11/2009
• Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN, University of Central Florida Orlando, Florida

Education & Fellowships

Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia

Undergraduate: West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia

Certifications

Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Diplomat), December 1989

• Recertification:  YES Present
• National Board of Medical Examiners of the
• United States of America
• #242243, July 1, 1983
• Federal Licensing Examination (FLEX),
• June 1982 

Specialties

• Hysterectomy Options Minimally Invasive focus                       
• Uterine Uplift for pain 
• Pelvic-organ prolapse disorders 
• Urinary incontinence 
• Endometriosis 
• Pelvic pain 
• Uterine fibroids 
• Infertility evaluations 

Professional Memberships

• Founder and President of the American Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS)  
• President and Founder of the American Society for Women’s Health (ASWH)
  

Research & Publications

Dr. McCarus is a respected author of numerous works and a regular presenter at conferences, seminars and major medical events worldwide. Following are just a few of his many contributions:

Harmonic Ace Hysterectomy: McCarus Technique. OBG Management, April 2006.

Retrospective Analysis of 114 Consecutive cases of TLH Utilizing the Mccarus Technique. AAGL Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 38^th Annual Meeting – 11/2009

“Laparoscopic “ Cystoscopy Versus Traditional Cystoscopy in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Preliminary Results from a Pilot Study - AAGL Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 38^th Annual Meeting – 11/2009

The Cyclic Bleeding Rate in a Retrospective Analysis of 107 Consecutive Cases of Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy with reverse Conization  of the Cervix - AAGL Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 38^th Annual Meeting – 11/2009

Transvaginal Colon Resection - AAGL Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 38^th Annual Meeting – 11/2009

Advanced Energy Systems for Laparoscopic Gynecology Procedures – OBG Management November 2009 Supplement