Neeraj Kohli, MD, MBA
Director, Division of Urogynecology
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Ob/Gyn
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Kohli is a nationally recognized leader in the field of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, specializing in the treatment of pelvic prolapse, urinary incontinence, and advanced pelvic surgery. He has authored more than 100 scientific articles, book chapters, research abstracts, clinical presentations, and multimedia educational tools. He was previously the Co-Director of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Mount Auburn Hospital, Director of the Fellowship in Urogynecology, and Director of Urogynecology at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. He is currently Chief of Urogynecology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, and Assistant Professor of OB/Gyn at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Kohli received his undergraduate degree in medical sciences/economics in 1987 and then his medical degree 1991 through the Combined BA/MD Six Year Medical Program at Boston University School of Medicine. After completing his academic work, Dr Kohli entered the Ob/Gyn residency program at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, and graduated with a special interest in pelvic surgery. He then entered the highly regarded fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio under the training of Dr. Mickey Karram, previous president of the American Urogynecologic Society. After completing his fellowship, he stayed on in Cincinnati as the Associate Director of the Division and Fellowship program, concentrating on teaching, research, and clinical practice. He returned back to Boston at Beth Israel Hospital/Mount Auburn Hospital in July 1999. During his initial return to Boston, he completed the Executive MBA program at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management in Chicago, Illinois, graduating with honors in 2002.
Dr. Kohli's current interest include minimally invasive pelvic surgery and advanced technologies for the treatment of prolapse, incontinence, and pelvic pain. His many research interests include cost-efficacy of minimally invasive surgical techniques, obstetric risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction, and clinical application of urodynamic testing. He is actively involved in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows within the Harvard Medical School system and physician colleagues nationwide. He is currently a scientific advisor for Boston Scientific, Johnson and Johnson, CR Bard, as well as several small startup medical technology companies.
Sujatha Rajan, MD
Associate Physician
Instructor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Harvard Medical School
"I have the privilege of saying that my professional life is truly fulfilling. Everyday I am amazed by the difference that we as urogynecologists can make in improving the quality of life of our patients. It is unfortunate that so many millions of women suffer silently with the embarrassment of urinary incontinence and prolapse. Very few women are aware of urogynecology as a field and even fewer know about the newer treatment options that are available. Both urinary incontinence and prolapse can be crippling, and prevent women from enjoying life and the multitude of activities to keep them healthy and happy. I hope to offer these women a renewed enjoyment of life.
I chose to work in this field because it has been a tremendously rewarding experience for me to hear a woman say " I have my life back and I don't have to wear a pad anymore". What is more exciting is the rapid innovation that is happening in this field that enables me to provide cutting edge treatment options that are minimally invasive.
I feel that the most important thing in my practice is the time I spend with my patients. It is my goal to give each patient the time she deserves and to provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional medical and surgical care. As a physician, I endeavor to provide counseling and education as an integral part of my practice. I try to individualize my recommendations and treatment plans to fit each patient's needs. Being a women and a mother, I am able to understand and empathize with my patients and have learned a lot about life and values from my patients.
When I am not working, I love to spend time with my husband and two children. I enjoy music, dance and traveling."
Aparna Diwan Shah, MD
Associate Physician
Clinical Fellow of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Dr. Shah joined the Brigham Urogynecology Group in 2005. Dr. Shah received her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Michigan in 1997 and then her medical degree in 2000 through the Inteflex program at the University of Michigan, where she graduated with highest distinction. After completing her academic work, Dr. Shah entered the Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Integrated Residency Training Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Shah is in currently in her third and final year of fellowship training in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital and also on staff as an associate in gynecology at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Dr. Shah's interests include minimally invasive pelvic surgery and advanced technologies for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and fecal incontinence. Her research interests focus upon the epidemiology of surgically managed urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse as well as racial disparities in urogynecologic care. She is also actively involved in the teaching of medical students and residents within the Harvard Medical School System.
In her free time, Dr. Shah enjoys traveling, reading, and working out as well as spending time with her husband and her son who was born in June of 2007.
Danielle Patterson, MD
Associate Physician
Clinical Fellow of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Dr. Patterson joined the Brigham Urogynecology Group in 2007. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State University in 1999 with undergraduate degress in Chemistry and Spanish. In 2003, she completed medical school at Ohio State where she stayed to complete her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. During residency, she served as Chief Resident of Mount Carmel Hospital. She is also actively involved in medical student and resident education with the Harvard Medical School programs.
In her free time, Dr. Patterson enjoys traveling, swimming, and spending time with family and friends, especially with her niece Abby and nephew Jadin from her home town in Marietta, Ohio.
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