Dr. Prisacaru's CV

Board Certified OB/GYN physician trained in endoscopic and major complex gynecologic surgeries, urogynecology, advanced laparoscopy and robotic surgery, pelvic floor reconstructive surgery with expertise in high risk obstetrics and primary care

Certification and Licensure
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  • Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (November 2008 - Recertified 2014)
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (November 2008)
  • Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2009)
  • Texas State Medical Board License M5449 (2006) Active
  • Basic Cardiopulmonary Life Support (2014)
  • Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • ECFMG (2002)

Post Graduate Training
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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER San Antonio, TX
Well trained by a prestigious academic training program within a university teaching hospital with over 500 beds. I received sound training in general and high risk obstetrics, advanced laparoscopic gynecologic surgery and extensive pelvic floor reconstruction surgery training along with significant experience in the subspecialty fields of gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology, urogynecology and family planning.
  • Exceeded proficiency expectations in diagnosis and management of all clinical problems in general and high risk obstetrics and gynecology
  • Earned a quality reputation for confident, high-level, clinical skills and judgment in medical problem solving for the office and in acute care settings, excellent surgical outcome
  • Proven ability to attract and retain patients
  • Inspired colleagues and faculty by erudition, benevolence, versatility
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY “Grigore T. Popa” – Sf. Spiridon Hospital Iasi Romania
  • Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology– Romania (1999)
  • Resident, Oncology 1999 - 2000
  • Resident, OBGYN 1994 - 1999
  • Intern, General Surgery 1993 - 1994
Acquired outstanding experience in OBGYN practice by providing quality-care to uncomplicated and high-risk obstetric patients, performing delicate gynecological surgeries, treating breast diseases, infertility, and endometriosis, and providing family planning and educating counseling to patients.

EDUCATION
Medical Doctor Degree – 1992 
University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” – Romania 
Thesis: “Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease” 
Scholarship recipient 1986-1992

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School, 2016 – current
  • Perceptor and mentor for nurse practitioners for Angelo State University - Department of Nursing, 2014
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Medicine, 2007 – 2010
  • Preceptor, Nurse Practitioners -St. Angelo University, 2014 - present
  • Preceptor -Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi College of Nursing & Health Sciences
  • Preceptor – Simmons College | School of Nursing and Health Sciences

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
  • Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Symposium, 09/2016, Dallas
  • Southwestern Gynecologic Assembly 50th Annual Meeting-12/2015, Dallas
  • 6th Annual Management of Obstetric Crisis Conference, 10/2015, St David's North Austin
  • 5th Annual Management of Obstetric Crisis Conference, 10/2014, St David's North Austin
  • Intone, APEX Training - Non Surgical Treatment for Urinary Incontinence, San Antonio, Texas, March 2014
  • Texas Clinical Symposium in Women's Health and Cadaver Lab, Houston, Texas, March 2013
  • Robotic surgery training, Methodist Hospital and Herman Memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas, December 2011
  • Mastering the art of laparoscopic surgery –Austin , Texas, October 2011
  • Advances in Pelvic reconstruction surgeries and technology –North Surgery Center, Austin, Texas, May, 2011
  • Updates in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harvard Medical School , Boston, March 2011
  • Robotic surgery training, Methodist Hospital and Herman Memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas, 2010
  • Controversies in Obstetrics, St. David’s Austin, October, 2010
  • Advanced pelvic floor surgery, cadaver training, Scott and White, Texas, May 2010
  • Annual meeting of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Austin, Texas, April 2009
  • “Contemporary Forums-Contraception Technology”, San Francisco, California, March 2009
  • “Implanon” training - Contraception Conference, San Francisco, California, March 2009
  • Outpatient and inpatient physician coding-training course, San Antonio, Texas, February 2009
  • New technologies in vaginal hysterectomy, Austin, Texas, 2008
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Review Course, North Carolina, April, 2008
  • Diagnostic and Operative Office procedures, Los Angeles, California, March 2007
  • Annual meeting of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Austin, Texas, April 2005
  • Mid-urethral slings and pelvic reconstruction surgeries -cadaver training, San Antonio, Texas, 2006
  • Practice Management Conference, Dallas, Texas, 2005
  • “Gynecologic Sonogram, Iasi, Romania, 1999
  • "Gynecologic Laparoscopy”, Iasi, Romania, 1999
  • “Pain management”, Iasi, Romania, 1999
  • “Present Aspects in the Infectious Pathology”, Iasi, Romania, 1999
  • “Breast Cancer: Topical Interests and Approaches in the Clinical Practice”, Iasi, Romania, 1999

AWARDS
  • American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award, 2013
  • Patients' Choice Award, 2011-2013
  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011-2013
  • CREOG National Faculty Award for Excellence in residents education UTHSCSA, 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Fellow, 2003 to present
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopist (AAGL) - Member, 2015 to present
  • Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Member
  • Texas Medical Association – Member
  • Travis County Medical Society – Member

AREAS OF SPECIAL INTERESTS/EXPERTISE
  • Minimally-invasive Gynecologic Surgery (Robotic, Advanced Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy, Lasers, Harmonic scalpels, Ligature, Ensure, Novasure, Hydrothermablation)
  • Pelvic reconstructive surgery and urinary incontinence surgery (vaginal slings, mini-slings, Coaptite)
  • Hormone Therapy
  • New Contraceptive Technology (Implanon, Essure, )
  • Preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, obstetrical and gynecological dermatology

LANGUAGES
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Romanian
  • French