Casey G. Kowalik

Casey G. Kowalik, M.D., FACS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery since August 2018. His clinical expertise focuses on complex pelvic floor disorders and reconstructive urologic surgery.

Dr. Kowalik's educational background includes:

• MD in Medicine from the University of Virginia School of Medicine (2010)
• General Surgery Internship at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA
• Urology Residency at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington, MA
• Clinical Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

His research program centers on clinical outcomes for neurogenic bladder and urinary incontinence patients, with particular emphasis on regenerative medicine approaches. As Site Principal Investigator for the NIH-funded CELLEBRATE trial, he leads research on autologous muscle-derived cell therapy for stress urinary incontinence. His work integrates epidemiological, behavioral, and surgical perspectives to address gaps in pelvic floor disorder management across diverse patient populations.

Analysis of Dr. Kowalik's 2017-2020 publications reveals consistent focus on urinary incontinence mechanisms and treatment barriers, with emerging themes in environmental determinants of bladder health and frailty impacts on surgical outcomes. His collaborative studies frequently examine understudied populations including young nulligravid women and neurogenic bladder patients.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Dr. Kowalik maintains active grant funding through the NIH-sponsored CELLEBRATE trial while mentoring junior researchers in clinical urology investigations. His current projects examine nonclinical barriers to pelvic floor care and digital health interventions for bladder symptom management.

Within the University of Kansas Medical Center ecosystem, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across urology, gynecology, and geriatrics to advance pelvic floor disorder research and clinical protocols.