Padma Kandadai, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Padma Kandadai, MD is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She is the Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and treats a full-spectrum of pelvic floor disorders including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder pain and recurrent urinary tract infections. Her interests include minimally-invasive surgery and resident education in vaginal surgical techniques. She leads Field-Specific Advising for 4th year students who are planning on pursuing residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Publications

  • Published 4/8/2022

    Wilson SB, Shaikh SP, Rosenkranz P, Rush I, Kandadai P, Wang DS, McAneny D. Multidisciplinary Project to Prevent Postoperative Urinary Tract Infection. J Am Coll Surg. 2022 Jun 01; 234(6):1101-1109. PMID: 35703805.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 11/1/2016

    Kandadai P, Mcvay S, Larrieux JR, O'Dell K. Knowledge and Comfort With Pessary Use: A Survey of US Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016 Nov/Dec; 22(6):491-496. PMID: 27661211.

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  • Published 3/1/2016

    Kandadai P, Duenas-Garcia OF, Pilzeck AL, Saini J, Flynn MK, Leung K, Patterson D. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Patient-Controlled Valve Catheter and Indwelling Foley Catheter for Short-term Bladder Drainage. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2016 Mar-Apr; 22(2):88-92. PMID: 26829348.

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  • Published 9/1/2015

    Kandadai P, Saini J, Patterson D, O'Dell K, Flynn M. Urinary Retention After Hysterectomy and Postoperative Analgesic Use. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2015 Sep-Oct; 21(5):257-62. PMID: 25521470.

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  • Published 5/1/2015

    Kandadai P, O'Dell K, Saini J. Correct performance of pelvic muscle exercises in women reporting prior knowledge. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2015 May-Jun; 21(3):135-40. PMID: 25349943.

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Education

  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University, MD
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst, MPH
  • Boston University, BA

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