Endometriosis Is a Team Sport: An Interview with Excision Specialist Dr. Stuparich

Endometriosis care is about so much more than surgery.

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Endometriosis care is about so much more than surgery.

In this episode, Nicole sits down with endometriosis excision surgeon Dr. Mallory Stuparich for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to care for patients living with endometriosis.

We discuss:

•  The role of pelvic PT before and after surgery 

•  Setting realistic expectations for recovery 

•  Central sensitization and persistent pain 

•  Imaging, inflammation, and recurrence 

•  Why multidisciplinary care leads to better outcomes 

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But one message stood above everything else:

Our first job is to rebuild trust.

Many patients with endometriosis have spent years feeling dismissed, misunderstood, or told their symptoms were normal. Before we can guide them toward healing, we have to help them feel seen, heard, and believed.

Whether you're part of the surgical team or the rehabilitation team, that trust is where recovery begins. 

About Dr. Mallory Stuparich

Dr. Mallory Stuparich is a fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeon specializing in advanced endometriosis excision surgery, adenomyosis, and complex pelvic pain. She is passionate about collaborative care and helping patients navigate every stage of their treatment journey with compassion, education, and evidence-based care.

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Nicole Cozean, PT, DPT, WCS

Founder of Pelvic PT Rising and PelvicSanity Physical Therapy in Southern California.

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