Gregory Kanter, MD, joined medical staff of Salinas Valley Health Clinics Health Care for Women in September, 2016. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts and a Master’s degree in Biology from Stanford University in Stanford, California. Dr. Kanter completed his obstetrics and gynecology medical residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, California and his Urogynecology fellowship at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Kanter has been practicing medicine since 2009. He is board certified by and a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. During his fellowship at The University of New Mexico, Dr. Kanter obtained advanced training in evaluation and management of pelvic floor disorders. Conditions he treats include, urinary and anal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, fistulas involving the genital tract, mesh complications and several other disorders. He offers comprehensive treatment plans customized to patient needs, including up-to-date medical and minimally invasive surgical options.
He resides in Salinas with his wife and two children, and speaks conversational and medical Spanish. In his leisure time, Dr. Kanter enjoys being outside mountain biking, surfing, golfing, music and spending time with friends and family.
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Affiliations
Salinas Valley Health Obstetrics and & Gynecology,
Salinas Valley Health Cardiology
Education
Fellowship
University of New Mexico Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM 2016
Residency
Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterSan Jose, CA 2013
Medical Education
Boston University School of MedicineBoston, MA 2009
Adolescent Medicine
Birth Control Counseling
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Pediatrics
Pregnancy and Fertility
Preventive Health and Education
Skin rashes and biopsies
Smoking Cessation
Women's Health
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Genital Prolapse Procedures
injuries and disorders of the genitourinary system
Publications
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Relationship of postoperative vaginal anatomy and sexual function: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Kanter, Gregory, MD Kim-Fine S, Antosh DD, Balk EM, Meriwether KV, Kanter G, Dieter AA, Mamik MM, Good M, Singh R, Alas A, Foda M, Rahn DD, Rogers RG. Relationship of postoperative vaginal anatomy and sexual function: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Int Urogynecol J. 2021 Aug;32(8):2125-2134. doi: 10.1007/s00192-021-04829-4. Epub 2021 May 14. PMID: 33988785.
Sexual function after pelvic organ prolapse surgery: a systematic review comparing different approaches to pelvic floor repair
Antosh DD, Dieter AA, Balk EM, Kanter G, Kim-Fine S, Meriwether KV, Mamik MM, Good MM, Singh R, Alas A, Foda MA, Rahn DD, Rogers RG. Sexual function after pelvic organ prolapse surgery: a systematic review comparing different approaches to pelvic floor repair. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Jun 2:S0002-9378(21)00610-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.05.042. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34087227.
Changes in Sexual Activity and Function After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery: A Systematic Review
Antosh DD, Kim-Fine S, Meriwether KV, Kanter G, Dieter AA, Mamik MM, Good M, Singh R, Alas A, Foda MA, Balk EM, Rahn DD, Rogers RG. Changes in Sexual Activity and Function After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery: A Systematic Review. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Nov;136(5):922-931. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004125. PMID: 33030874.
Social networking and Internet use among pelvic floor patients: a multicenter survey
Mazloomdoost D, Kanter G, Chan RC, Deveaneau N, Wyman AM, Von Bargen EC, Chaudhry Z, Elshatanoufy S, Miranne JM, Chu CM, Pauls RN, Arya LA, Antosh DD. Social networking and Internet use among pelvic floor patients: a multicenter survey. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov;215(5):654.e1-654.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.06.011. Epub 2016 Jun 16. PMID: 27319368.
Women speak up: How to make interstitial cystitis a little less painful, a focus group based approach
Kanter G, Volpe KA, Dunivan GC, Cichowski SB, Jeppson PC, Rogers RG, Komesu Y. Women speak up: How to make interstitial cystitis a little less painful, a focus group based approach. Int Urogynecol J. 2016
Social networking and Internet use among pelvic floor patients: a multicenter survey. Am J Obstet Gynecol
Mazloomdoost D, Kanter G, Chan RC, Deveaneau N, Wyman AM, Von Bargen EC, Chaudhry Z, Elshatanoufy S, Miranne JM, Chu CM, Pauls RN, Arya LA, Antosh DD. Social networking and Internet use among pelvic floor patients: a multicenter survey. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Nov;215(5):654.e1-654.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2016.06.011. Epub 2016 Jun 16. PMID: 27319368.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction as a novel treatment for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial
Kanter G, Komesu YM, Qaedan F, Jeppson PC, Dunivan GC, Cichowski SB, Rogers RG. Mindfulness-based stress reduction as a novel treatment for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial. Int Urogynecol J. 2016 Nov;27(11):1705-1711. doi: 10.1007/s00192-016-3022-8. Epub 2016 Apr 26. PMID: 27116196; PMCID: PMC5067184.
Perineorrhaphy: commonly performed yet poorly understood. A survey of surgeons
Kanter G, Jeppson PC, McGuire BL, Rogers RG. Perineorrhaphy: commonly performed yet poorly understood. A survey of surgeons. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Dec;26(12):1797-801. doi: 10.1007/s00192-015-2762-1. Epub 2015 Jul 4. PMID: 26142348; PMCID: PMC4670594.
A strong pelvic floor is associated with higher rates of sexual activity in women with pelvic floor disorders
Kanter G, Rogers RG, Pauls RN, Kammerer-Doak D, Thakar R. A strong pelvic floor is associated with higher rates of sexual activity in women with pelvic floor disorders. Int Urogynecol J. 2015 Jul;26(7):991-6. doi: 10.1007/s00192-014-2583-7. Epub 2015 May 21. PMID: 25994625; PMCID: PMC4573594.
Placenta accreta in a patient with a history of uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhage
Kanter G, Packard L, Sit AS. Placenta accreta in a patient with a history of uterine artery embolization for postpartum hemorrhage. J Perinatol. 2013 Jun;33(6):482-3. doi: 10.1038/jp.2012.99. PMID: 23719249.
Atlas of Urogynecological Surgery
Ostergard RD, Yazdany T (2019) Atlas of Urogynecological Surgery. Jaypee Brothers. New Delhi, India pp 65-75 Chapter on Mid-urethral Slings
Obstetrics and Gynecology Morning Report
Meriwether KV, England J (2018) Obstetrics and Gynecology Morning Report; Beyond the Pearls. Elsevier, Inc. Philadelphia, PA. pp 404-408 Chapter on Interstitial Cystitis
