How do I find a qualified endometriosis specialist?

Many general OB-GYNs have limited training in recognizing the full range of endometriosis and in performing meticulous excision, so “endo specialist” can mean very different things from one practice to another. When you’re searching, focus on surgeons who regularly treat complex disease and can clearly explain their approach, their training, and what they do when endometriosis involves areas like the bowel, bladder, or pelvic sidewall.

It can also help to use platforms that vet surgeons through objective review of surgical videos and techniques, and to weigh patient-reported experiences from large endometriosis communities—each offers a different type of signal, and neither is perfect on its own. Because there isn’t a single, standardized public outcomes database, your best protection is doing careful due diligence and choosing a team with deep, consistent experience. If you’d like, our team can review your history and goals and walk you through what to look for in a surgical plan and what questions to ask during a consultation.