Cecile Ferrando, MD MPH graduated with honors from Cornell University with a degree in Biology & Society. She then spent one year as a research assistant at the NYU Child Study Center in New York City.
Dr. Ferrando attended medical school at the State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook, and graduated at the top of her class and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She also completed a Masters of Public Health program during her time in medical school. She completed a four year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in the combined Brigham & Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital program in Boston. During residency she became interested in the medical and surgical management of pelvic floor disorders as well as complex pelvic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Ferrando completed a three year fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Ferrando has authored nearly 70 peer-reviewed articles and 10 book chapters and has made numerous presentations at national meetings. Her clinical and research interests include surgical outcomes after repair of pelvic organ prolapse and treatment of urinary incontinence. She is also interested in complex pelvic floor reconstruction in women suffering from vaginal narrowing or shortening as a result of previous pelvic surgery or exposure to radiation therapy. She is passionate about teaching and mentoring trainees in her field and is currently the Program Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Ferrando is also the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Transgender Surgery & Medicine Program, which is housed under the Cleveland Clinic Center for LGBT Care. This program provides all aspects of transgender-specific services to patients including gender affirmation surgery. She is very committed to this patient population and has been a long-standing advocate for their health and well-being.
Dr. Ferrando sees patients and operates at the Main Campus. She also sees transgender patients at the Lakewood Family Health Center. She performs the majority of her procedures using minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopy, robotics, and vaginal surgery. She loves educating her patients on their treatment options and believes in sharing the decision-making process with her patients.