Assistant ProfessorObstetrics & Gynecology Sites of Practice: UW Medicine Eastside Specialty CenterUniversity of Washington Medical CenterDate Joined UW Medicine: 2014Languages: English, SpanishFaculty Information Biography Personal Interests: My favorite activities include windsurfing, skiing, hiking and spending time with my family. Why did you decide to pursue a career in OB/GYN? I love taking care of women. It is fun, and I can make most of my patients' lives better. What do you like about working at UW Medicine? My colleagues and partners What are your favorite things about living in Seattle? I was born and raised here, and most of my family lives in Seattle. I like to hike, paddleboard, bike, and ski in the awesome mountains and lakes in the area. What inspires you? Women who continue to do their jobs and care for their families despite sometimes severe childbirth injuries. We are lucky to live in a time when medicine has many effective treatment options for these patients. Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2012Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, 2017Licensure: Washington, 2014 Education & Training: Master of Advance StudiesUniversity of California San DiegoSan Diego, California2014 Fellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity of California, San Diego & Kaiser PermanenteSan Diego, CA2014 Residency, Reproductive MedicineUniversity of California, San Diego & Kaiser PermanenteSan Diego, CA2011 MDUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WA2007 Honors: Seattle Magazine Top Doctors Award2020 Contact Academic Administrative Contact (non-clinical): newtok2@uw.eduMailing Address: 1959 NE Pacific Street Box 356460 Seattle, WA 98195 Schedule an Appointment: Please visit our clinic site or call (206) 598-4294 to schedule an appointment. Related Links: Getting to Know Dr. Kirby Research & Clinical Interests Research Interests: Overactive bladder Stress incontinence Prolapse Surgical outcomes Clinical Interests: Pelvic organ prolapse Urinary incontinence Childbirth injuries Surgical and non-surgical treatments Robotic surgery Publications PubMed: PubMed Bibliography