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Mark Dassel, MD

Languages spoken: English

Academic Information

Departments Adjunct - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Divisions: General OB/GYN

Board Certification

  • American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Mark W. Dassel, M.D. is an Assistant Professor and women's health provider, with a special interest in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Dr. Dassel received two B.S. degrees and an M.D. degree from the University of Kentucky. He completed an Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program at the Phoenix Integrated Residency in OB/GYN and a 2 year fellowship program at University of Louisville in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.

Dr. Dassel works as a minimally invasive gynecologic surgery consultant and obstetrician for the institution. Dr. Dassel's clinical interests include chronic pelvic pain evaluation and treatment, and both the medical and surgical management of endometriosis. He has a strong background in minimally invasive hysterectomy and the management of fibroids and severe adhesive disease. He provides both gynecological and obstetrical care in both the ambulatory clinic and inpatient care settings.

Education History

Undergraduate University of Kentucky
 BS
Undergraduate University of Kentucky
 BS
Professional Medical University of Kentucky College of Medicine
 MD
Internship Phoenix Integrated Residency Program
 Intern
Residency Phoenix Integrated Residency in OB/GYN
 Resident
Fellowship University of Louisville
 Fellow
Post Graduate Training University of Louisville
 Certificate

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Darren L. Stirland, Joseph W. Nichols, Elke Jarboe, Marisa Adelman, Mark Dassel, Margit-Maria Janát-Amsbury, You Han Ba (2015). Uterine perfusion model for analyzing barriers to transport in fibroids. Journal of controlled release, 214(Sept 28), 85-93.
  2. Adelman MR, Dassel MW, Sharp HT (2014). Management of Complications Encountered With Essure Hysteroscopic Sterilization: A Systematic Review. Journal of minimally invasive gynecology, 21(5), 733-743.
  3. Dassel (2013). Make Me a MIG Surgeon Session Provides Roadmap to Fellowship. 28(1), 9.

Book Chapter

  1. Dassel MW, Adelman M, Sharp H (2015). Recognition and Management of Urologic Injuries with Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.

Video/Film/CD/Web/Podcast

  1. Dassel M, Pasic (2012). Resective Neocystostomy and Repair of Bladder Endometriosis [Video].
  2. Dassel M, Pasic (2012). Anatomy of the Ureter: A Primer on Avoiding Ureteral Injury [Video].
  3. Dassel M, Hudgens J, Pasic (2012). Strategies for the Resection of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis Involving the Ureters, Urinary Bladder, and Rectovaginal Septum [Video].
  4. Lang T, M Dassel, and R Pasi (2013). A Systematic Approach: Laparoscopic Myomectomy.