About The Miami Institute For Women's Health

The Miami Institute For Women's Health

Triple Boarded in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Urogynecology in Miami, FL

The Miami Institute for Women's Health is a full-service women’s health resource serving women of all ages from in the greater Miami area. Under the leadership of Peter Khamvongsa, MD, FACOG, FACS, IF, the practice offers services ranging from comprehensive well-woman exams to complex robotic surgery procedures. 

Far too many women place their own health needs at the end of a lengthy and seemingly endless to-do list. It is not possible to overstate how important solid women’s health care is, and Dr. Khamvongsa has gone to great lengths to create a practice that is warm, welcoming, and staffed with professionals who truly care about each patient’s experience. 

Dr. Khamvongsa recruited some of the region’s best medical support and administrative staff to keepThe Miami Institute for Women's Health running smoothly. From the time the initial appointment is booked through treatment and beyond, patients can rest assured they are in the best of hands. 

Technology is also a central focus at The Miami Institute of Urogynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Diagnostic and treatment services are performed using state-of-the-art medical technology, and even the scheduling and recordkeeping systems represent the best the industry has to offer. The staff attends ongoing training to learn how to leverage these tools to their greatest advantage. 

Some of the platforms used at The Miami Institute for Women's Health include the TruClear™ hysteroscopic tissue removal system, the da VinciⓇ surgical system, MyoSureⓇ, and NovaSureⓇ, Acessa™, and SonataⓇ. 

Services range from routine well-woman exams and obstetrics to the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, abnormal bleeding, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and menopause. 

When needed, patients receive a comprehensive evaluation and customized treatment plans. Each need is managed fully from start to finish, with the support of Dr. Khamvongsa and The Miami Institute for Women's Health team. 

Dr. Khamvongsa also understands the importance of feeling confident in one’s skin. He decided to add medical aesthetics services to his practice to give women access to the latest treatments and help them feel great about their appearance. Options include BotoxⓇ, RestylaneⓇ, and products from the JuvédermⓇ line of dermal fillers. 

The Miami Institute for Women's Health is currently accepting new patients. Schedule an appointment online or by phone for a one-on-one consultation and an opportunity to meet the team. Services are available in English, French, and Spanish.

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The Miami Institute for Women's Health is a full-service women’s health resource serving women of all ages from in the greater Miami area. Under the leadership of Peter Khamvongsa, MD, FACOG, FACS, IF, the practice offers services ranging from comprehensive well-woman exams to complex robotic surgery procedures. 

Far too many women place their own health needs at the end of a lengthy and seemingly endless to-do list. It is not possible to overstate how important solid women’s health care is, and Dr. Khamvongsa has gone to great lengths to create a practice that is warm, welcoming, and staffed with professionals who truly care about each patient’s experience. 

Dr. Khamvongsa recruited some of the region’s best medical support and administrative staff to keepThe Miami Institute for Women's Health running smoothly. From the time the initial appointment is booked through treatment and beyond, patients can rest assured they are in the best of hands. 

Technology is also a central focus at The Miami Institute of Urogynecology and Minimally Invasive Surgery. Diagnostic and treatment services are performed using state-of-the-art medical technology, and even the scheduling and recordkeeping systems represent the best the industry has to offer. The staff attends ongoing training to learn how to leverage these tools to their greatest advantage. 

Some of the platforms used at The Miami Institute for Women's Health include the TruClear™ hysteroscopic tissue removal system, the da VinciⓇ surgical system, MyoSureⓇ, and NovaSureⓇ, Acessa™, and SonataⓇ. 

Services range from routine well-woman exams and obstetrics to the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, abnormal bleeding, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and menopause. 

When needed, patients receive a comprehensive evaluation and customized treatment plans. Each need is managed fully from start to finish, with the support of Dr. Khamvongsa and The Miami Institute for Women's Health team. 

Dr. Khamvongsa also understands the importance of feeling confident in one’s skin. He decided to add medical aesthetics services to his practice to give women access to the latest treatments and help them feel great about their appearance. Options include BotoxⓇ, RestylaneⓇ, and products from the JuvédermⓇ line of dermal fillers. 

The Miami Institute for Women's Health is currently accepting new patients. Schedule an appointment online or by phone for a one-on-one consultation and an opportunity to meet the team. Services are available in English, French, and Spanish.


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 Educational Background

  • 1991-1995 – NATIONAL NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, Maryland 20889 Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 1993 – MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER, 1275 York Ave New York, New York 10021 Galloway Fellow in Gynecology Services
  • 1987-1991 – GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, 3900 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 Doctor of Medicine, Honors
  • 1983-1987 – GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, 37th and O St NW, Washington, D.C. 20057 College of Arts and Sciences Bachelors of Science: Major in Biology Minor in Psychology, French, Magna Cum Laude and Deans List
  • 1986 – UNIVERSITE DE DIJON, DIJON, France Advanced conversational French
  • 1979-1983 – COLEGIO SAN IGNACIO DE LOYOLA 1940 Calle Saúco, Santa Maria, San Juan Puerto Rico 00927 Summa Cum Laude Senior of the Year Varsity letters 

Professional Background


  • November 2003 – Present
    • Baptist Hospital of Miami: Active Staff, Member of Products Review Committee, Obstetrics and Gynecology Review Committee
  • September 2000 – September 2003
    • Sibley Memorial Hospital: Obstetric and Gynecology House Staff 
  • March 2003 – June 2003
    • National Naval Medical Center: Mobilized to Active Duty, Operation Noble Eagle, Attending Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • September 1999 – February 2003
    • INOVA Fairfax Hospital: Attending Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate, Bettini, Emery, Khamvongsa and Gurian Group Practice
    • INOVA Fair Oaks Hospitals: Attending Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate, Bettini, Emery, Khamvongsa and Gurian Group Practice
    • National Naval Medical Center: Naval Reserve Attending Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • July 1998 – September 1999
    • National Naval Medical Center: Director of Ambulatory Care Services and Director of the Colposcopy and Preinvasive Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Attending
  • January 1997 – July 1998
    • Malcolm Grow Medical Center: Obstetrics and Gynecology Attending
  • July 1995 – December 1997
    • Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads: Obstetric and Gynecology Attending

Hospital Appointments


  • November 2003 – Present
    • Baptist Hospital of Miami
  • September 1999 – November 2003
    • INOVA Fairfax  and Fair Oaks Hospital
      • INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital

Academic Appointments


  • Florida International University
      • Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • The George Washington University School of Medicine
      • Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001-2003
  • National Capital Uniformed Services Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1997- 2003
  • Resident Coordinator for the Gynecologic Surgical Rotation at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, 1997-1999
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda MD
    • Assistant Professor, January 1997- 2003
    • Instructor, July 1995-1997
    • Teaching Fellow, July 1992-1995
  •  Georgetown University School of Midwifery
    • Clinical Associate, January 1997- 2001

Professional Affiliations and Certifications


  • Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
    Certified 1997-Present
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery 2015- Present
  • Voluntary Annual Board Certification 1998-Present
  • Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1999-Present
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, 1999-Present
  • Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 1999-Present
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists 1999-Present
  • Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy, Certification in Advanced Laparoscopy 2004
  • American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Cytology 1995-Present
  • American Medical Association, 1988-Present
  • Fairfax County Medical Society 1999-Present
  • Virginia Medical Society 1999-Present
  • Washington Gynecological Society 2000-Present
  • Certification in Combat Casualty, BLS, ACLS, ATLS and NRP




Military Background


  • Officer Indoctrination School, 1989 New Port, Rhode Island
  • Intermediate Navy Leadership Course, 1995 Jacksonville, Florida
  • Management Development Course, 1996, Bethesda, Maryland
  • Naval Reserve Officer Leadership Course, 2002


Honors, Awards and Scholarships

  • 1995 NAVAL HOSPITAL ROOSEVELT ROADS, Ceiba, Puerto Rico
    Letter of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance
    in Preparation to Face Hurricane Luis
  • 1993-1995 UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Bethesda, Maryland
    Yearly Award for Outstanding Performance in Student Education and Training
  • 1993 MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER, New York, NY
    Galloway Fellowship: Two-Month Scholarship to
    Participate in the Gynecologic-Oncology Services
  • 1987-1991 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
    Washington, D.C.
    Armed Forces Health Professional Scholarship
  • 1983-1987 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
    Robert Bellarmine Scholarship: Four-year full tuition scholarship
    granted on the basis of high academic achievements.
    Early Assurance Program: Early acceptance to Georgetown
    University School of Medicine, 1985
    Cum Laude, Dean’s List and First Honors
    Pi Delta Phi: French Honor Society




Presentation and Publications

Single Site Robotic Bilateral Salpingectomy for removal of Essure permanent birth control, Case series and review of the literature. Video presentation AAGL Vancouver, Canada 2019

Adenoma Malignum in patients with and without Peutz-Jegher’s Syndrome: Differences in age of Onset and overall Survival. A review of the literature and statistical analysis, 

Deering S., Khamvongsa, P; J of Gynecologic Techniques June 200, 6(2):73-75

Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix metastatic to a trocar site, Case report and review of the literature, May 1999, Resident’s Research Day, National Naval Medical Center 

Moderator: Rogerio Lobo, M.D.

 

Cerebral infarction in a young patient with newly diagnosed ovarian carcinoma and patent foramen ovale, May 1999, Resident’s Research Day, National Naval Medical Center

Moderator: Rogerio Lobo, M.D.

Adenoma Malignum in patients with and without Peutz-Jegher’s Syndrome: Differences in age of Onset and overall Survival. A review of the literature and statistical analysis, May 1999, Resident’s Research Day, National Naval Medical Center

Moderator: Rogerio Lobo, M.D.

How to Evaluate the Endometrium in Asymptomatic Women on Tamoxifen

June 1994, Resident’s Research Day, National Naval Medical Center

Moderator: David Grimes, M.D.

Adenoma Malignum (Minimal Deviation Adenocarcinoma) of the Cervix with Concurrent Endometroid Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus and Cervix: A report of two cases and review of the literature. June 1995, Resident’s Research Day, National Naval Medical Center

Moderator: Philip J. DiSaia, M.D.

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Presentation at the Cayman Island Medical Society

February 2006

Reconstructive Vaginal Surgery, Presentation at the Jamaican Medical Society of Kingston, June 2008

Endometrial Ablation and Stress Urinary Incontinence, Presentation at the Puerto Rican Association of Medical Specialties, August 2008

Robotic Surgery in Gynecology, Presentation at the annual Nurses meeting September 2010

 

 

Continuing Medical Education


  • American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Annual Board Recertification, 1997- Present
  • American College of Surgeons, Annual Clinical Meeting, 1994, Chicago, Illinois
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Annual Clinical Meeting May 1994 Orlando Florida
  • Vaginitis Update, February 1996, Palm Springs California
  • Colposcopy and Lower Genital Neoplasia, December 1996, New York, New York
  • The 15th Annual Houston Everett Memorial Course in Urogynecology, February 1998, Baltimore, Maryland
  • The Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Advanced Gynecologic Surgery, September 1998, New York, New York
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopy Course, April 1999, Bethesda, Maryland
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Annual Clinical Meeting, May 1999, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Annual Clinical Meeting, May 2000
  • Advanced Gynecologic Surgery for Prolapse and Incontinence, August 2001 Southampton, Bermuda
  • American Association for Colposcopy and Cervical Cytology,
    Advanced Colposcopy and Lower Genital Tract Dermatology, Phoenix, Arizona, December 2003
  • 21st Annual Techniques in Advanced Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Gynecologic Surgery, Phoenix Arizona Feb 2005
  • 18th Annual Urogynecology and Disorders of the Female Pelvic Floor, Phoenix Arizona, March 2006
  • Reconstructive Vaginal Surgery with site specific graft augmentation with cadaver lab, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl March 2007
Testimonials

Words from our patients

  • Google

    Dr. Khamvongsa is the best!! I was having a very particular problem for years. He is super caring, knowledgeable and down to earth!

    Thania P.
  • Google

    Dr. Khamvongsa has been the ONLY ON/GYN who has sat down, listened and genuinely cared about the issues I presented towards him.

    Paula A.
  • Google

    He truly is the best doctor out there. Always helpful, knows his work very well and genuinely loves his career.

    Tiffany C.
  • Google

    Dr. Khanvongsa has been the light in the dark for me after seeing 2 doctors that didn't understood my problem.

    Yiska R.

Location

The Miami Institute For Women's Health
8950 North Kendall Drive, Medical Arts West Tower Suite 501
Miami, FL 33176
Phone: 786-220-2184
Fax: 305-283-1882

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786-220-2184

The Miami Institute For Women's Health
8950 North Kendall Drive
Medical Arts West Tower Suite 501
Miami, FL 33176