Urologist/Urogynecologist Joins Bayhealth, Brings Pelvic Medicine Specialty Care to Central and Southern Delaware

Dr. Ray Bologna has joined the staff of Bayhealth

As a regional healthcare leader, Bayhealth is proud to bring new specialty care to meet the growing needs in central and southern Delaware. Urologist/Urogynecologist Ray Bologna, MD, MBA, is the newest addition to the Bayhealth Urology, Sussex Campus team. He joins Antoinette Ptak, MD; Wendy Surguy, NP-C; Jessica Bradley, NP-C; and Sarah B. Neely-Collins, FNP-BC, in the practice. Dr. Bologna specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive pelvic surgery and is currently taking new patients.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bologna. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected health systems worldwide,” said Bayhealth Vice President, Physician Services and Clinical Integration Lawrence Ward, MD, MPH, FACP. “As a urogynecology expert, he’s helped thousands of women with pelvic health disorders find relief and a better quality of life. It’s estimated that about one third of women will experience this type of disorder in their lifetime, and we’re very glad Dr. Bologna is here to provide specialized, compassionate care close to home for our community members.”

Prior to joining Bayhealth, Dr. Bologna was employed by the Glickman Urologic and Kidney Institute of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He was the chairman of the Department of Urology and program director for the Urology Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. He also was chairman and clinical professor for the Department of Urology at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

Dr. Bologna is a graduate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, where he also completed his urology residency. He went on to complete a fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive pelvic surgery at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, and completed an additional fellowship in female urology and voiding dysfunction at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia.

He has numerous professional accolades, including membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the Elite Patient Service Physician Award from Summa Health System, and two Teacher of the Year honors from the Department of Urology.

In his more than 20-year career, Dr. Bologna has advanced the education and treatment of common pelvic floor conditions, such as urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic floor prolapse, sometimes brought on by pregnancy and childbirth, among other causes. He co-authored a book titled “The Accidental Sisterhood: Take Control of Your Bladder and Your Life.”

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bologna at Bayhealth Urology, Sussex Campus, located at 101 Wellness Way, Suite 300 in Milford, please call 302-503-2460. Visit Bayhealth.org/Medical-Group for more information on the practice.