Tova S. Ablove MD
Tova S. Ablove
MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Obstetrics and Gynecology; Urogynecology
Contact Information
Patient Care
Patient Care
This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.
View this physician on UBMDProfessional Summary:
As a Urogynecologist, my clinical practice focuses on the comprehensive care of women with pelvic floor disorders. This includes incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse such as cystoceles and rectoceles, some types of fecal incontinence, painful bladder syndrome and aging of the pelvic floor. I also have an interest in geriatric gynecology and menopause and the multiple medical comorbidities that may occur as a result of aging.
My goal is to provide the highest standard of treatment in a caring and comfortable setting, where my patients’ concerns will be heard and their treatment plan will be tailored to fit their needs. I want my patients to feel invested in, and involved with the care I give them.
I enjoy the teaching and research components of my faculty role, which include mentoring medical students and residents and conducting clinical, translational and basic research. I have a strong interest in collaborating with other subspecialties and disciplines.
Education and Training:
- Fellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine and Pelvic Surgery, Albany Medical Center/ Northeast Urogynecology (2003)
- Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Albany Medical Center (2000)
- MD, Medical School, University of New York at Buffalo (1996)
- BS, Physics, Buffalo State College, Cum Laude (1991)
Employment:
- Clinical Assistant Professor - Volunteer, Medicine, Division of Behavioral Medicine, University at Buffalo (2022-present)
- Residency Program Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo (2018-present)
- Division Head of FPMRS, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo (2013-present)
- Residency Director, University at Buffalo (2018-present)
- Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2013–2015)
- Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin (2003–2013)
Awards and Honors:
- Resident Teaching Award (2018)
Research Expertise:
- aging: am interested in collaborating with others in the area of aging and how it relates to health in women
- pelvic anatomy and pelvic floor dysfunction: have done prior research in this area. particularly interested in how problems of the pelvic floor lead to prolapse
- pelvic pain: interested in developing new treatments for pelvic pain and better understanding painful bladder syndrome
- recurrent urinary tract infections: interest in alternative non antibiotic therapies to treat and prevent urinary tract infections
- simulation training: interested in developing and promoting new was to train residents on technical milestones
- urinary incontinence: interested in voiding disfunction and have published multiple articles on post void dribbling
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- September 2021–July 2026
A brief, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral treatment for urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS): Process, predictions, outcomes
NIH NIDDK
Role: Co-Investigator
$3,288,753 - June 2018–June 2019
Office Based Gynecologic Procedure Access Program (OBGA program)
Garmen Family Foundation Competitive grant
Role: Principal Investigator
$15,000 - April 2014–April 2015
the Innovative Micro-Programs Accelerating Collaboration in Themes (IMPACT)titled: "Does the Orientation of the Spine & Sacrum protect the Pelvic Floor"
University at Buffalo - IMPACT GRANT
Role: Principal Investigator
$35,000 - January 2012–December 2014
IIT000232 VESI-10G03
Astellas Pharma
Role: Principal Investigator
$283,000 - January 2011–January 2012
University of Wisconsin - Intramural grant
University of Wisconsin
Role: Principal Investigator
$35,000 - September 2003–June 2005
University of Wisconsin - Intramural grant
University of Wisconsin
Role: Principal Investigator
$12,000
Journal Articles:
- Lackner JM, Jaccard J, Quigley BM, Ablove TS, Danforth TL, Firth RS, Gudleski GD, Krasner SS, Radziwon CD, Vargovich AM, Clemens JQ, Naliboff BD. (2022) Study protocol and methods for Easing Pelvic Pain Interventions Clinical Research Program (EPPIC): a randomized clinical trial of brief, low-intensity, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy vs education/support for urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS). Trials (Aug), 23(1): 651. doi:10.1186/s13063-022-06554-9
- Ablove T, Bell LN, Liang H, Chappell RJ, Toklu HZ, Yale SH,. (2018) The effect of solifenacin on postvoid dribbling in women: results of a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Int Urogynecol J (Mar).
- Johnson S, Ablove TS, Doyle ST. (2017) Macroscopic Anatomy at Microscopic Scale: Registration of Serial Sections of Histopathology for 3d. 15th Annual Meeting of Imaging Network Ontario (Mar).
- Salunke SU, Ablove TS, Danforth TL, Tomaszewski JE, Doyle ST. (2017) Data-driven sampling method for building 3d anatomical models from serial histology. Proc. SPIE 10140, Medical Imaging 2017: Digital Pathology; 1014005 (Feb).
- Ablove T, Binkley N, Leadley S, Shelton J, Ablove R, Ablove TS. (2015) Body mass index continues to accurately predict percent body fat as women age despite changes in muscle mass and height. Menopause (Jul), 22(7): 727-730.
- Ablove TS Patankar M Seo S. (2013) Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections by Intravesical Administration of Heparin: A Pilot Study. Therapeutic Advances in Urology (Dec), 5(6): 303-309.
- Ablove T, Patankar M, Seo S. (2013) Prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections by intravesical administration of heparin: a pilot study. Therapeutic advances in urology (Dec), 5(6): 303-9. doi:10.1177/1756287213504804
- Rassmussen JS Seo S Ablove TS . (2012) A Survey on The Effect of Anticholinergic Therapy on Post Void Dribbling. Urology Today International Journal (Jun), 5(3).
- Ablove T, Ablove TS. (2010) Post void dribbling: incidence and risk factors. Neurourol Urodyn (Mar), 29(3): 432-436.
- Ablove RH, Ablove TS. (2009) Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnant Women. Wisconsin Medical Journal (Jul), 108(4): 194-196.
- Ablove TS, Austin JL, Phernetton TM, Magness RR. (2009) Effects of endogenous ovarian estrogen versus exogenous estrogen replacement on blood flow and ERßa and ERß levels in the bladder. Reprod Sci (Jul), 16(7): 657-664.
Abstracts:
- Cipparone C, Marasco A, Ablove T. (2020) Sacral Structure as a Risk Factor for Pelvic Organ Prolapse. American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS). Vancouver, Washington (Oct) Oral
- Marasco A, Doyle S, Mendel F, Ablove T. (2020) Female Pelvic Floor Mechanics: Analysis of Pressure Data and Imaging. Scottsdale, Arizona (Feb) Oral
- Slagus J, Ablove T. (2018) Neck circumference as a predictor of urinary incontinence in a bariatric population. ICS. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Aug) Poster
- Ablove T, Marasco A, Doyle S, Mendel F. (2018) Female Pelvic Floor Mechanics: Analysis of Pressure Data and Imaging. SUFU- Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction. Ausitn, Texas (Jun) Oral
- Johnson S, Ablove T, Danforth T, Tomaszewski J, Doyle S. (2017) Parameter Optimization for Serial Slice Registration in the Presence of Noise: Generating Accurate 3D Models of Microvessels in the Trigone Region. BMES 2017 Annual Meeting. Phonex, Arizona (Oct) Oral
- Ablove TS, Bell L, Hong L, et al. (2017) The effect of Solifenacin on post void dribbling in women: results of a Randomized controlled trial. SUFU. Scottsdale, Arizona (Mar) Oral
- Salunke S, Ablove T, Danforth T, Doyle S. (2017) Quantification and Reconstruction of 3D Microvessel Architecture between the Vagina and Bladder (conference top 10 basic science abstract). SUFU. Scottsdale, Arizona (Mar) Oral
- Ablove T, Danforth T, Gudleski G, Firth R, Lackner J. (2017) The Nature and Severity of Mental Comorbidities in Patients with interstitial cystitis and irritable bowel syndrome: results from an NIH trial. SUFU. Scottsdale, Arizona (Mar) Oral
- Tokarz E, Ablove T, Ablove RH. (2016) The incidence of wrist pain and Dequervain's syndrome in post-partum caregivers. American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual meeting. Chicago, Illinois (Sep) Poster
- Salunke S, Ablove T, Danforth T, Doyle S. (2016) Quantification and Reconstruction of 3D Microvessel Architecture between the Vagina and Bladder. Women’s Stem Cooperative Annual Summit. Buffalo, New York (Apr) Poster
- Costa J, Ablove TS, Mendel F, et al. (2014) Does the Orientation of the Spine and Sacrum Protect the Pelvic Floor?. Advanced Design and Manufacturing Impact Forum. Buffalo, New York (Aug) Poster
Professional Memberships:
- American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
- American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM)
- International Academy of Pelvic Surgeons
- International Urogynecologic Association (IUGA)
- International Continence Society (ICS)
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO)
- Member of Society for Female Urology and Urodynamics (SUFU)
- Buffalo Gynecologic and Obstetric Society
Presentations:
- "Update: Incontinence Therapy" ub obgyn grand rounds (2022)
- "painful bladder syndrome" obgyn grand rounds (2017)
- "Geriatric Gynecology" UB Family Medicine Grand Rounds (2016)
- "Quantification and Reconstruction of 3D Microvessel Architecture between the Vagina and Bladder." Women’s Stem Cooperative Annual Summit (2016)
- "chronic pelvic pain" obgyn grand rounds (2016)
- "pelvic floor disorders" internal medicine grand rounds (2016)
- "urinary incontinence" YMCA Community talk (2016)
- "Urinary incontinence, an Update" UBMD Family Medicine Grand Rounds (2015)
- "The gRavity of Gravity: Disorders of the Pelvic Floor" Primary Care CME update (2015)
- "Geriatric Gynecology" Medical College of Wisconsin (2014)
- "Painful Bladder Syndrome" UB Alumni Woman's Health Event (2014)
- "Problems of the Pelvis" UB mini Medical Conference (2014)
- "What is the Matter with Mesh?" obgyn grand rounds (2014)
- "Overactive Bladder diagnosis and treatment" obgyn grand rounds (2014)
Service Activities:
- department education committee; member (2022)
- UBMD UBA – Compliance Committee; member (2022–present)
- UB GME – Physician Reviewer; Physician Reviewer (2022–present)
- JSMBS Community Response Committee; member (2022–present)
- residency steering committee; organizer (2022–present)
- Member of the Department Website Workgroup (2021–present)
- ; ACOG Countdown to CREOG question writer (2021)
- ACOG Countdown to CREOG question writer; question writer (2021–present)
- ACOG scientific meeting 2021; abstract reviewer (2021)
- Ad Hoc Committee on Promotions to Clinical Ranks; member (2020–2023)
- Abstract Reviewer ACOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2021; Abstract Reviewer (2020–2021)
- Abstract Reviewer ACOG Annual Scientific Meeting 2021 (2020–present)
- UBMD UBA – Governing; alternate (2020–present)
- Medical Student Research Forum; judge (2016)
- assisted in the development of a medical student summer research curriculum (2014–2016)
- Medical Student Research Forum; judge (2014)
- ACOG District 2 legislative committee; member of committee (2013–2018)
- member of faculty council (2013–2015)
- provide care to patients - 4 half days per week in ubmd clinic; provider