Welcome to Avera Urogynecology Specialists
Stop Frequent Trips
Let’s face it- no one likes having to interrupt life with frequent trips to the bathroom. But if you’re a woman in midlife, it could be more than just an annoyance. 1 in 9 American women require the help of a urogynecologist, so don’t be embarrassed to ask your doctor for a referral, or to simply give us a call.
Avera Women’s Urogynecology Specialists offers the region’s only fellowship-trained urogynecologist,
Dr. Matthew A. Barker, who specializes in urinary and bowel disorders, pelvic prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pelvic pain in women. It’s all confidential and our goal is to help you live your life to its fullest, so start today by calling 605-322-6700 or 1-866-996-6980.
Matthew Barker, MD
 Dr. Barker is the first pelvic reconstructive surgeon to practice in the region with extensive training in vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical management of incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Medical School: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD
Residency: Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Madison, WI
Fellowship: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Board Eligible in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
“Avera McKennan is women’s health. Founded by Helen McKennan, its mission today continues to be guided by women. Avera recognizes the special talents and education that go into providing exceptional care to the region’s mothers and daughters.”
– Dr. Barker
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call
605-322-6700 or 1-866-996-6980.
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Urogynecology
Urogynecology is a crossover between Urology and Obstetrics/Gynecology with a focus on female pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). This emerging subspecialty combines issues relating to the female pelvis. The classic issue that women experience is pelvic organ prolapse. This can lead to symptoms including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, urgency and frequency, fecal incontinence, constipation, pelvic pain, pelvic pressure or painful intercourse.
Typically, these issues affect women who are post menopausal, but it can happen to younger women, especially associated with childbirth.
The most common complaint is urinary incontinence, that may range from leaking a little urine when you laugh or sneeze to being homebound because you fear having an accident in public. “It’s important that women know there is help. These conditions are treatable,” says Dr. Barker.
Treatment options include physical therapy, medications, biofeedback and minimally invasive, same day surgical techniques. It’s an advancing field, with more effective treatment than in the past. “With the subspecialty of urogynecology, we’ve gained a better understanding of these issues and surgical outcomes are improving.”
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call
605-322-6700 or 1-866-996-6980.
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Multimedia
Avera Women's Urogynecology Specialists Multimedia Files
Dr. Matthew Barker discusses the latest in Urogynecologic health care news on the programs Avera Medical Minute and Housecalls.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call
605-322-6700 or 1-866-996-6980.
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Look at the numbers!
Facts and figures
- 15 - percentage of all women who suffer from some form of urinary incontinence
- 30 - percentage of women over the age of 65 affected by urinary incontinence
- 40 – percentage of women over the age of 18 suffering from pelvic organ prolapse
- 1:9 – ratio of women that will be diagnosed with incontinence in their lifetime
- 75 - percentage of women who experience significant improvement or are cured with appropriate diagnosis and treatment
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call
605-322-6700 or 1-866-996-6980.
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