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Shannon Wallace

Shannon Wallace, MD

Urogynecology

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Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Shannon Wallace

Title

Fellowship Program Director

Biography

Dr. Shannon Wallace is a Staff Physician at the Cleveland Clinic Women’s Institute in the Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders. She is also the Fellowship Program Director of the Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in the minimally-invasive treatment of stress urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and pelvic organ prolapse, as well as complex pelvic health disorders like recurrent urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, genitourinary syndrome of menopause and rectovaginal and vesicovaginal fistulas.

Dr. Wallace obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Neuroscience at Princeton University. She then returned to her hometown of Denver, Colorado where she earned her medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, New York followed by her fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, California in the Department of Urology.

Dr. Wallace has a special passion and enthusiasm for pelvic floor disorder research. Specifically, she has previously received grant funding to study the neural innervation of the bladder at the basic science level. She has also been awarded multiple clinical grants to evaluate outcomes after treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Wallace devotes a significant portion of her research time to understanding and studying combined rectal and vaginal prolapse with her colorectal colleagues. She also has a special interest in the costs and benefits of healthcare and has received awards for this research. Dr. Wallace holds leadership positions in numerous urogynecologic societies including the International Continence Society as well as the American Urogynecologic Society.

Dr. Wallace sees patients and operates at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus as well as the Hillcrest Hospital. She has special skills in vaginal surgery, laparoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. She is passionate about improving the quality of life of her patients as well as providing compassionate and evidence-based medical and surgical care.

Locations

  1. Hillcrest Medical Building Atrium
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  2. A Building - Crile Building
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital, 2020
  • Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2016
  • Internship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2013
  • Graduate School: University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2012
  • Medical Education: University of Colorado School of Medicine, 2012
  • Undergraduate: Princeton University, 2007

Board Certifications

  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2022
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018

Professional Highlights

  • Committee Member, International Continence Society Education Committee 2020 – 2025
  • Committee Member, American Urogynecologic Society Payment Reform Committee 2020-2025
  • Reviewer, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, International Journal of Urogynecology, Urogynecology, Neurourology and Urodynamics

Awards

  • Best Poster Award, American Urogynecologic Association Virtual Scientific Meeting 2020, “A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Vaginal Hysteropexy Compared to Vaginal Hysterectomy with Apical Suspension for the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse” (co-author)
  • Administrative Chief Resident, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2015 – 2016
  • Resident Teaching Award, , Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 20
  • S. B. Gusberg Mount Sinai OB/GYN Department Best Resident Research Award, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2015
  • Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2015
  • Resident Teaching Award, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,2014
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Professional Memberships

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists; American Urogynecologic Society; International Continence Society; Society for Female Urology and Urodynamics; The International Urogynecologic Association

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2025-09-30, Dr. Wallace has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

78 ratings, 23 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Dr.Wallace is very knowledgeable and down to earth. She answered all of my questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Wallace is very knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns with attention and caring and helped come up with a treatment plan with which I am comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Wallace fit me into her busy schedule which I greatly appreciate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    The team of doctors that I see are the most compassionate doctors I have met in my 48 years of existence. I can''t even begin to explain how much they''ve helped my quality of life. They have validated my concerns addressed my concerns and fix my problem I have been in pain management for three years and every doctor before the team at Cleveland clinic disregarded me they didn''t.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Working with the Cleveland clinic on my chronic pain issue has been one of the best experiences. I have had medically in the past three years. The level of care has been amazing. My doctor has addressed my concerns immediately has seen me and reassured me. I can''t say enough good things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Wallace is the physician everyone hopes to have: capable, professional, empathetic and supportive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Dr. Wallace is absolutely amazing! She made me feel confident with my options moving forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr Wallace is one of the best doctors I've ever had and her bedside manner is impeccable - that is hard to find these days.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    The Dr and her resident were both very thorough and helpful. Both were very pleasant and explained things well. I was very pleased with the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    Dr. Wallace is the best! I would most definitely recommend her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Very good experience in Dr Wallace office

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr Wallace and her staff are amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. Wallace was outstanding in every aspect of care. She made her diagnosis and took the time to explain all the choices I had available to me. I feel blessed to have her for my doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. Wallace is amazing. She took time with me. Was concerned on how I was feeling. I would recommend her 100%

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    After 2 years of struggling with symptoms, countless doctors, and feeling ignored, Dr. Wallace examined, listened to my symptoms, took everything into account, even shared my frustration, and presented me with options. All in one appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr. Wallace is The Best!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr. Wallace is very compassionate. She always talking during the procedure which makes me relax.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Dr. Wallace is an amazing Doctor! I would recommend her to anyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    She was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    The care from the hospital and Dr. Wallace was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Dr. Wallace was outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr Wallace was very easy to talk to and has a wonderful personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr. Wallace was very knowledgeable and helped me with exactly what I needed.