Dr. Erinn M. Myers, MD

Expert Publications

• Retropubic and transobturator slings: still useful or should all patients be treated with mini-slings?
• Imaging System for Vaginal Surgery.
• Baseline Understanding of Urinary Incontinence and Prolapse in New Urogynecology Patients.

Media Releases

Get to know Urogynecologist Dr. Erinn M. Myers, who serves patients in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Well-versed in the field of urogynecology, Dr. Myers is affiliated with Atrium Health Women's Care Urogynecology & Pelvic Surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina. She focuses on minimally invasive reconstructive surgery for prolapse, incontinence and other conditions. She believes in the importance of addressing myths and misconceptions about conditions that people mistakenly think are a normal part of aging.

“I have the privilege of working with women each day. With their goals in mind, together we come up with treatment plans to address their symptoms and improve their quality of life” expressed the doctor.

In regards to her educational background, Dr. Myers received her medical degree at The University of Tennessee. She completed her residency in obstetrics & gynecology at the Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, and her fellowship in female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Passionate about her profession, the doctor is board-certified in urogynecology and obstetrics & gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Achieving fellowship status, she is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

An enthusiastic researcher, Dr. Myers is the research director for the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Division at Atrium Health. Her areas of research include robot-assisted surgery, minimally invasive prolapse and incontinence treatments, surgical techniques and efficiency. She has obtained multiple grants to support and advance research in the field.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).

As a testament to her success, Dr. Myers has received numerous awards, including 1st place in the international surgical competition from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. She has been named a Physician of the Quarter at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, nominated for a Teal Acorn Tree of Life Innovator Award, and has received multiple teaching awards.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking and water sports with her husband, as well as practicing yoga and trying new recipes with friends.

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