Linda's Story

They made me feel like a woman again.

There are some conditions people do not feel comfortable talking about – even with their doctor. Linda Lewis, a resident of Marianna, PA, had one of those conditions and was one of those people.

“I was having a bladder issue and let it go on longer than I should have before seeking care,” explained the great-grandmother of three and grandmother of four. “I was referred to Dr. Michael Pelekanos at Penn Highlands Connellsville for treatment.”

Michael Pelekanos, MD, is a double board-certified urogynecologist at Penn Highlands Urogynecology. He specializes in a subspecialty of gynecology focused on women with pelvic floor disorders and uses the EnPlace procedure, a new option for women with pelvic organ prolapse.

“Surgery scares me and I was nervous about the procedure but Dr. Pelekanos and everyone at Penn Highlands Connellsville was very kind and empathetic. It was a complicated surgery that required an overnight stay in the hospital but my only restriction upon discharge was that I could not lift anything heavy.”

She continued, “I would recommend Dr. Pelekanos and Penn Highlands Connellsville to everyone. Dr. Pelekanos is an experienced doctor and the staff is caring, understanding and just excellent. They made me feel like a woman again!”