What I Do


I specialize in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. The common pelvic floor disorders that I treat are:

  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Prolapse
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Emptying Disorders
  • Bladder Pain
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Fistulas
  • Condition

    Bladder control problems, including overactive bladder [...]

  • Evaluation

    Urodynamics is a test which allows the doctor to [...]

  • Treatment

    The most common treatments for prolapse are pelvic [...]

About Me


I am a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist.

I attended medical school at the University of Southern California, followed by a 4-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology [...]
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Video(s)

  • Estradiol Vaginal Ring Video
    This video summarizes my work with the research team at the University of Southern California.
    May 23rd, 2011

Publications

Urogynecology is a field I knew little about. Thank goodness I was referred to Dr. Rebecca Nelken.  She is very smart and an excellent communicator. I received not only the best result from my surgery, but also diligent follow-up and sincere concern. If you are a woman with a urogynecologic problem, Dr. Rebecca Nelken should be your go-to doc.
– Sarah D.

Cedars-Sinai
Medical Center
USC
Medical Research
The American
Urogynecologic Society