She specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic methods. She uses native tissue (no mesh) and mesh techniques. As a urogynecologist, she has training in non-surgical and surgical treatments for many pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Margulies is certified in the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) and robotic surgery. Dr. Margulies strives to provide excellent comprehensive care for patients with pelvic floor disorders. She takes great pride in connecting with her patients and creating a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Dr. Margulies uses a shared decision-making model to develop treatment plans with her patients that best improve their lives. For her higher education, she was accepted out of high school into a dual-degree, B.S./ M.D. program. She earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University (NY), graduating summa cm laude with a major in Biology and minor in Journalism/ Mass Communication. She then matriculated to medical school at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 2016 with distinction and as a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society. Her volunteer work during medical school was recognized with the George Washington Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Dr. Margulies completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Health. While at Yale, she served as Administrative Chief Resident and Co-President of the Yale Resident Fellow Senate. She is a recipient of the Yale “Great Catch” award. She then completed her fellowship in FPMRS/ URPS/ Urogynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2023. During fellowship, she was awarded the Golden Tar Heel Award for dedication to medical student teaching. Dr. Margulies has many peer-reviewed publications and has presented her research at multiple national and international conferences. She is a member of the American Urogynecologic Society, International Urogynecological Association, and American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with her family, playing pickleball, tending to her plants, playing with her dog, Rex, and traveling the world. Conditions:
Pelvic organ prolapse, rectocele, cystocele, uterovaginal prolapse
Urinary incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence
Neurogenic bladder
Overactive bladder
Urinary frequency and urgency
Urgency urinary incontinence
Nocturia
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI)
Microscopic hematuria
Vesicovaginal fistula
Urethral diverticula
Vaginal cysts
Vaginal atrophy
Vulvovaginal conditions
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
Mesh complications
Interstitial cystitis/ painful bladder syndrome
Constipation
F***l incontinence/ accidental bowel leakage
Rectovaginal fistula
Pelvic floor dysfunction
Procedures:
Robotic, laparoscopic, vaginal pelvic organ prolapse repair
Minimally invasive surgery
Sacral neuromodulation
Mesh midurethral sling
Bladder Botox
Urethral bulking
Urethral diverticulectomy
Vaginal cyst removal
Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
Pessary fitting and maintenance
Periurethral bulking
Bladder instillations
Office cystoscopy
Office urodynamics
