Awards

Globally Recognized

Peer acknowledgement, patient care awards, numerous intellectual property patents leading to new medical devices performed on a global scale. These are just some of the ways that we have been recognized as a leading center in women’s pelvic health.

Searching for finer details of our team’s activities and accolades?  Check out our physician profiles.

Patient Advocacy and Clinical Excellence

• Dr. Sand:  Lifetime Achievement Award, International Urogynecological Association 
• Dr. Goldberg:  Medical Activist Award, Women’s Health Foundation 
• Dr. Goldberg:  Distinguished Physician Award, NorthShore University HealthSystem 
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor: Dr. Sand, Dr. Goldberg

Selected Research Awards

• Dr. Sand: 
  • Ralph Reis Award for Research at Northwestern University Medical School
  • ACOG Purdue Fredrick Research Award, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists  
  • Best paper, Central Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists  
  • Best paper, Annual meeting, American Urogynecologic Association.   
  • Best research paper, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists District VI Annual Meeting. 
  • Best research paper, Royal Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada annual meeting
  • Organon Ovestin Research Award at the International Urogynecological Association Annual Meeting
  • Best paper, International Urogynecological Association Annual Meeting
  • President’s Award, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 
  • Pharmacia Award for Research, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
  • International Health Professional of the Year, International Biographical Centre of Cambridge, England 
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, International Urogynecological Association 
• Dr. Goldberg:
  • Best Paper (First Prize): Joint Meeting of the International Continence Society (ICS) and International Urogynecology Association (IUGA) 
  • President’s Prize Paper, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Meeting 
  • First Prize: ACOG / Pharmacia Research Award: Acupuncture for Overactive Bladder 
  • Roy M. Pitkin Award for outstanding manuscript, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Best Poster, International Urogynecology Association 32nd Annual Meeting  
  • Donald F. Richardson Memorial Prize for Best Paper – American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology  
  • Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Young Investigator Award

Medical Device Patents:  Sign of our Innovative Spirit

• Dr. Goldberg:
  • Systems and methods for treating urinary incontinence.  
    EP 2680768 A4.   
  • Pelvic implants and methods of implanting the same.  
    US 8911348 B2.   
  • Implants and procedures for treatment of pelvic floor disorders.  US 8480558 B2.  
  • Devices for treating pelvic dysfunctions.
    WO2009086385. 
  • Apparatus and method for suspending a uterus.  WO2007038589.  
  • Apparatus for housing a plurality of needles and method of use therefore. 
    US8418851 B2.  
  • Anchor delivery system and method.
    WO 2015/015475 A2. 

About the Team

Collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and dedicated to advancing women’s health. Learn more about the team at WPSS.