Overview
Dr. Gilchrist was selected by her peers as an Atlanta Top Doctor in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Emory University School of Medicine. She is a recipient of the coveted Fulbright Scholarship. After her postgraduate residency training in Urology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX, Dr. Gilchrist performed a Fellowship in Female Urology, Voiding Dysfunction and Urogynecology at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Gilchrist is board certified in Urology and is one of the only urologists in Georgia with additional board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
Specializing in male and female urology, Dr. Gilchrist is well-trained in both surgical and alternative management of overactive bladder, incontinence, and voiding dysfunction. She has a particular interest in female pelvic medicine including pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction and is experienced in robotic sacrocolpopexy. Dr. Gilchrist has authored several peer-reviewed publications and presented at national scientific meetings.
Dr. Gilchrist is fluent in French and has a working knowledge of Spanish. She is a member of the American Urological Association, American Medical Association, and the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction. Dr. Gilchrist is a sub-specialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, a physician in Urology or Obstetrics and Gynecology who, by virtue of education and training, is prepared to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Comprehensive management includes those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with these conditions.
Dr. Gilchrist is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Ureteroscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Urinary Incontinence.
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Locations
755 Mount Vernon Highway Northeast, Suite 220, Atlanta, GA 30328
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Piedmont Physicians Urology Atlanta
Dr. Nazia Bandukwala graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in microbiology from the University of Georgia. Afterward, she went on to earn her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bandukwala completed her internship and residency in Urology at Detroit Medical Center. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Bandukwala completed her fellowship in female pelvic medicine, urologic reconstruction and urodynamics in Miami, Florida, during which she also published articles on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Additionally, she also served as a clinical instructor in the urology department at Michigan State University. Dr. Bandukwala enjoys serving the community - she is a recipient of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Humanitarian Scholarship. She is also an active member in the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction, Society of Women in Urology, American Urological Association, Society of International Urology, and American Osteopathic Association. Her clinical interests include refractory overactive bladder offering in office Botulinum toxin, sacral nerve stimulation, pelvic organ prolapse, stress incontinence in both men and women, urethral stricture disease, urinary fistulas, male and female sexual dysfunction, female urology, neurourology, and general urology such as kidney stones, hematuria, and voiding dysfunction. In her spare time, Dr. Bandukwala, a native of Georgia, enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends, playing sports, adventuring around the globe with her husband, and is deeply devoted to national and international public service. Dr. Bandukwala welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Bandukwala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Urinary Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Ureteroscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Frequent or Urgent UrinationDr. Gilchrist isDistinguished. Learn about Frequent or Urgent Urination.
- Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseDr. Gilchrist isDistinguished. Learn about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
- RectoceleDr. Gilchrist isDistinguished. Learn about Rectocele.
- Stress Urinary IncontinenceDr. Gilchrist isDistinguished. Learn about Stress Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary IncontinenceDr. Gilchrist isDistinguished. Learn about Urinary Incontinence.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Gilchrist isDistinguished. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Advanced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Gilchrist isAdvanced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder Outlet ObstructionDr. Gilchrist isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Outlet Obstruction.
- BoilsDr. Gilchrist isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Gilchrist isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- FolliculitisDr. Gilchrist isAdvanced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- HydronephrosisDr. Gilchrist isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Gilchrist isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Gilchrist isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder StonesDr. Gilchrist isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- EmpyemaDr. Gilchrist isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Eosinophilic CystitisDr. Gilchrist isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Cystitis.
- HydroceleDr. Gilchrist isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocele.