Jeffrey L. Segal, MD,FACOG

Jeffrey L Segal, MD, FACOG, Section Chief of Urogynecology

Dr. Segal has served as the Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center since 2004. He is one of the first urogynecologists in the country to become board certified in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Segal’s areas of clinical expertise include the evaluation and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome), vulvodynia, fecal incontinence, genitourinary and rectovaginal fistulas, and voiding dysfunction. He is an expert in the surgical correction of pelvic organ prolapse without the use of mesh. Dr. Segal has been recognized nationally as an outstanding educator, and locally by his patients for his dedication and commitment to their care. In 2022 Dr Segal was presented the Clinical Staff award by the graduating Chief Residents at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center as a token of their respect and appreciation. In 2009 he received the ACOG/CREOG National Faculty Award for promoting high standards of residency education in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the APGO Community-Based Educators Scholar Award. Dr. Segal is also well respected as a clinical researcher and has published extensively in the field of Urogynecology. He served as the Director of Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center for many years and served as a member of the Institutional Review Board at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Segal is a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Urogynecologic Society and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Segal also served as Vice President of the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society and Secretary / Treasurer of the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Political Action Committee, Inc. Dr. Segal also serves on the Department Advisory Committee, Resident Education Committee and Clinical Competency Committee for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Segal has been a strong advocate for educating women about female pelvic floor dysfunction and has provided many lectures to the community. He received the New Jersey Magazine’s Top Doctor award in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024. Dr. Segal is most proud of the personal and individualized care he provides to his patients and his ability to help them navigate through sometimes challenging pelvic floor disorders to restore and improve their quality of life. During his free time Dr. Segal enjoys hiking, biking and playing tennis. He especially loves spending quality time with his family and travelling.

Philosophy of Care:

Dr. Segal is most proud of the personal and individualized care he provides to his patients and his ability to help them navigate through sometimes challenging pelvic floor disorders to restore and improve their quality of life.

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