Debra Lynn Fromer, MD

Dr. Debra L. Fromer is a double board-certified Urogynecologist and Urologist who serves as the Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and the Vice Chair for Faculty Development in the Department of Urology at Hackensack University Medical Center.

Her clinical practice is dedicated to providing expert and compassionate care for women with a wide range of pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and recurrent urinary tract infections.

An Associate Professor of both Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Dr. Fromer has been consistently recognized for her clinical excellence, earning the distinction of a New Jersey Monthly Top Doc for over a decade.

Dr. Fromer earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She then completed her urology residency at the world-renowned NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

A passionate advocate for women's health and women in medicine, Dr. Fromer is the founder and chair of Women in Urology at Hackensack Meridian Health. She is a national leader, serving on committees for the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU) and the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), and is a prolific author and editor for leading urology journals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is a Urogynecologist?
A urogynecologist is a doctor with extra training in fixing problems with the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is the group of muscles that holds up your bladder and other pelvic organs. We are experts in treating issues like bladder leakage and prolapse.

2. What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Prolapse is when the muscles that support your pelvic organs get weak, causing organs like the bladder or uterus to "drop" or create a bulge. It can feel like pressure or like "something is falling out." It's a very common and treatable problem.

3. What is the difference between stress and urge incontinence?
These are the two main types of bladder leakage:

• Stress Incontinence: Leaking when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise.
• Urge Incontinence: A sudden "gotta go" feeling, followed by a leak before you can make it to the bathroom.

4. Do I have to have surgery for my condition?
No, not always. We always start with simple treatments first, like special exercises (physical therapy) or other non-surgical options. We only recommend surgery if those other treatments don't solve the problem.

5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Fromer?
You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Fromer by calling one of her offices in Hackensack or North Bergen.

• HMH Urology Hackensack
  360 Essex Street, Suite 403
  551-996-8090
• HMH-Urology-North Bergen
  7650 River Road, Suite 230
  201-868-6755