Endometriosis Excision Surgeon

Dr. Louisa Chatroux

Anchorage, Alaska

At a Glance

Strengths

Appears to be one of the most dedicated endo-focused surgeons currently practicing in Alaska
Completed a two-year MIGS fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital under Dr. Jon Einarsson, a recognized leader in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and co-authored multiple endo and adenomyosis-related publications during that fellowship
Published research includes bowel endometriosis excision, ureterolysis technique in deep endo surgery, and ultrasound diagnostic accuracy for adenomyosis - all as first or second author during fellowship

Worth Knowing

Newer to independent practice than most surgeons in this directory - began seeing patients in Anchorage in September 2024
No patient reviews yet on Healthgrades, WebMD, Vitals, or RateMDs as of May 2026
The only patient-voice accounts available are general first-visit impressions from the practice website - none address endo, pelvic pain, or surgical care specifically

From the Editor

Dr. Chatroux is newer to independent practice than most surgeons in this directory, having joined Alaska Women's Health in September 2024 after completing her MIGS fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. What stands out is that she arrived with published research - first and second author papers on bowel endo excision, ureterolysis in deep endo surgery, and ultrasound diagnostic accuracy for adenomyosis, all completed during fellowship under Dr. Jon Einarsson. That is not a common profile for a surgeon this early in their attending career. For patients in Alaska who have limited local options, she is worth a closer look.

Patient Feedback

Patterns Across Patient Feedback

Positive pattern

Mixed or notable

Recurring concern

The available accounts from the practice website describe a surgeon who communicates clearly, prepares thoroughly, and makes patients feel comfortable. Multiple accounts note warmth, attentiveness, and a supportive manner in the office. One account specifically mentions being offered additional pain control options for an in-office procedure. These accounts are limited in number and do not address endo or surgical outcomes specifically, but the pattern across them is consistent.

No endo-specific or surgical patient feedback has surfaced on any public platform as of May 2026. Dr. Chatroux began practicing in Anchorage in September 2024. The absence of reviews is consistent with the timeline - it is not a signal of concern, but it does mean there is no community-sourced information yet on surgical outcomes, endo care, or the post-operative experience.

No patient reviews found on Healthgrades, WebMD, Vitals, or RateMDs as of May 2026. The only patient-voice accounts available are general first-visit impressions from the practice website - none address endo, pelvic pain, or surgical care specifically. Patients considering this surgeon should factor in the absence of a public track record for endo and complex pelvic surgery at this time.

Endometriosis Focus

Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain as a Primary Focus

Endometriosis is listed as a primary area of focus on Dr. Chatroux's practice bio and Instagram profile. During fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital, research focused specifically on endometriosis surgery - including bowel endo excision and surgical technique for deep endo cases involving the ureter. Adenomyosis, which frequently co-occurs with endometriosis, is also within the stated scope of practice, and published research includes a study on ultrasound diagnostic accuracy for adenomyosis using the 2022 MUSA guidelines. Dr. Chatroux is described publicly as Alaska's only fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and has stated directly that endometriosis surgery is a primary passion.

Surgical Method

Excision, Laparoscopic and Robotic

Dr. Chatroux performs excision surgery using both laparoscopic and robotic approaches, with the method varying depending on the case. This is consistent with the MIGS fellowship training at Brigham and Women's Hospital, where advanced laparoscopic and robotic technique was a core focus. Research conducted during fellowship addresses complex surgical approaches for bowel endometriosis - including shaving, discoid resection with hand-sewn closure, and segmental resection.

Other Areas of Specialty

Fibroids, Adenomyosis, Hysteroscopy, and Fertility Procedures

Beyond endometriosis, Dr. Chatroux offers minimally invasive surgery for uterine fibroids and adenomyosis. Hysteroscopy is offered in both the office and operating room settings, including treatment of Asherman's syndrome (uterine scarring). Fertility-related procedures include laparoscopic abdominal cerclage (a surgical approach to cervical insufficiency) and tubal reanastomosis (reconnection of the fallopian tubes). Infertility evaluation is also listed as a focus area on Healthgrades.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Colorectal, Urologic, and Thoracic Coordination for Complex Cases

Dr. Chatroux has stated that for disease involving the bowel, bladder, or diaphragm, colorectal, urologic, and thoracic surgeons are brought in to ensure complete treatment in one coordinated procedure. Collaboration with pelvic floor physical therapists and pain specialists is also described as part of the standard approach, both before and after surgery. Nancy's Nook lists Dr. Chatroux as working with a multidisciplinary team. Fellowship research focused specifically on the surgical complexity involved in bowel and ureteral disease - areas where multidisciplinary coordination is most critical.

Diagnosis Methods

Limited Public Information on Diagnostic Process

Published research includes a study on the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for adenomyosis using the 2022 MUSA guidelines, which suggests engagement with the question of how imaging tools perform in detecting related conditions. No public information has been found on Dr. Chatroux's specific diagnostic philosophy for endometriosis - including whether a negative ultrasound or MRI is treated as sufficient to rule out disease, or what the process looks like for patients who have never had surgery. These are important questions to raise directly.

Ask directly

Do you consider a negative ultrasound or MRI sufficient to rule out endometriosis?
What is your process for diagnosing endo in a patient who has never had surgery?

Educational Presence

Active Research Output and Early Public Presence

Dr. Chatroux published three research papers during fellowship, two of which are directly relevant to endometriosis surgery: a study on bowel endometriosis excision approaches and outcomes (Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2024, first author), and a review of ureterolysis technique in deep endometriosis surgery (Best Practice and Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2024, first author). A third paper on ultrasound diagnostic accuracy for adenomyosis using the 2022 MUSA guidelines was listed on Doximity with a 2025 date. All three were produced at Brigham and Women's Hospital under Dr. Jon Einarsson and co-authors including Dr. Louise King and Dr. Mobolaji Ajao. An Instagram account (@dr.louisa.chatroux) is active and covers endometriosis and minimally invasive surgery content. A Facebook page (Dr.louisa.chatroux) also exists. An X account (@LChatroux) is listed but content could not be confirmed as endo-related. No podcast appearances, conference presentations, or media interviews have been identified as of May 2026, which is consistent with having been in independent practice for less than a year. The research output during fellowship is notable given the stage of career.

Post-Surgical Care

No Public Information Found

No public information has been found on post-surgical care logistics for Dr. Chatroux's patients - including follow-up timing, how long patients are seen after surgery, whether follow-up appointments are with Dr. Chatroux directly or another member of the team, or whether hormonal treatment is recommended post-surgery. These are important questions to ask directly.

Ask directly

Do you see patients personally at follow-up appointments, or does someone else from your team?
How soon after surgery is the first follow-up appointment?
For how long do you continue to see patients after surgery?
Do you recommend hormonal treatment or birth control after surgery, and what is your reasoning?

Philosophy and Fit

Excision-First, Patient-Centered, Trauma-Informed

Dr. Chatroux has described a practice philosophy centered on trauma-informed, patient-centered care, with comfort and pain control cited as priorities in both the office and operating room. Fertility preservation is listed as an area of focus - the practice bio lists infertility evaluation, laparoscopic abdominal cerclage, and tubal reanastomosis as offered services, and the stated philosophy does not appear to default to hysterectomy as a first-line approach.

Ask directly

What percentage of your surgical cases involve endometriosis?
Do you treat patients who want to preserve fertility, and how does that affect your surgical approach?
If adenomyosis is found during surgery, how do you handle that in a patient who wants to preserve fertility?

Sources

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FAQ

Who you choose for your surgeon matters more than most people realize. The wrong surgeon can mean missed disease, unnecessary surgeries, and years of pain that didn't have to happen. This is what happened to me.

Finding the right one is not a guarantee, but can drastically improve the outcome of your surgery. This directory pulls together publicly available information and patient-reported patterns in one place, so you can walk into a consultation prepared.

This directory was built using publicly available information from a wide range of sources, including surgeon websites, medical publications, advocacy resources, social media, and submissions from my social media community.

If they show on this list, it means a surface-level check confirmed endometriosis is a primary focus of their practice.. Once their name is linked to a profile, it means I have completed and published my deeper independent research on that surgeon.

A specialist is a surgeon whose practice centers on endometriosis and/or complex pelvic conditions, including fibroids, adenomyosis, pelvic pain, and similar conditions, as a primary focus rather than as one service among a general gynecology or obstetrics practice.

Inclusion criteria:

A surgeon is eligible if they publicly identify, or are publicly identified, as a specialist through any of the following:

Practice website
Public facing profiles (Doximity, hospital profiles, etc)
Social media bio or consistent social content
Inclusion on other endo specific directories: iCareBetter, Nancy’s Nook, Yellow Hub listing

Exclusion criteria:

A surgeon is excluded if public information indicates endometriosis is not a primary focus of their practice:

Their public profile presents them primarily as a general OB/GYN or obstetrician with endometriosis listed incidentally among many services
No public source positions them as a specialist, they surface only through patient referral tips or self submission with no verifiable public identity as an endo surgeon

Surgeons are included on the list based on the criteria listed above.

Personal conduct, social media behavior, and online controversy are not criteria for inclusion or removal. The directory exists to help patients find skilled surgeons, not to weigh in on personality or public opinion.

A surgeon could be removed if I find loss of medical license, or strong evidence they are not a specialist.

Absence from this directory doesn't mean a surgeon is unqualified. It means I either haven't found them yet, or couldn't find enough public information to confirm that endometriosis as a genuine focus of their practice. The directory is a living resource and will keep growing with your help.

Use the "submit feedback" button above to suggest a surgeon for review or share your experience with a surgeon.

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A submission is a request for consideration, not a guarantee of inclusion. Every surgeon goes through the same research process regardless of how they came to our attention, whether that's a patient suggestion, a surgeon submitting themselves, or my own research. The information found is the information published, good or bad.

Send me a message on Instagram or TikTok (@wulfwomen), I am happy to skip ahead and help research your surgeon before your surgery date. <3

If the surgeon you're looking for doesn't meet the criteria, I will let you know. If they do, I will create the full profile and publish it here on this page.

I plan to go through the list every three months and make updates. I hope to add feedback as I get it, but I am only one person and it may take some time.

Please email me at deb@wulfwomen.com and let me know. Correcting inaccurate information is at the top of my priority list.

I really appreciate all feedback and more eyes on this. I've worked very hard to make sure this is accurate, but there is always a chance something could slip through. I review all submissions and make corrections as quickly as I can.

Check out the surgeons in your neighboring states. Many them operate out of multiple locations.

Patient feedback is pulled from publicly available sources like reviews and community forums. Some feedback is submitted directly to me via the "submit feedback" button above.

I take this feedback and fold it into the summaries in the profiles, rather than including every review word for word.

Profile depth reflects what's publicly available, not the quality of the surgeon. That said, a sparse profile is worth paying attention to. Surgeons who specialize in endometriosis tend to have a presence in the patient community. If a profile is thin on reviews and information, that's a sign to do more research and ask a ton of questions.

Yes, and I'll be upfront about it. I could not have built this without AI.

I am doing the research on each surgeon, then asking AI to check the internet for search for additional public sources.

Then, I ask AI to help with the first draft of the profile content. I read it and fix it manually to make sure it's accurate based on my research.

Lastly, I ask AI to build the code for me to make the profiles look nice on the website.

I have the utmost respect for Nancy's Nook, she helped me find my specialist. I have had her page listed on my website for a year now, but noticed very few people are clicking the link I provided. The younger generations aren't using facebook as much as we used to and I wanted something easier to access for all ages.

I also wanted to provide a service that could pull information from all over the internet and make it easy to view in one place.

iCareBetter has great information, but much of the information on there is surgeon submitted or sponsored. The Wulf Women list is a place for all information to be found, regardless of where it came from.

No. I will never accept payment from any surgeon listed here, and this directory does not generate income for me.

My name is Debrah (Deb) Stark. I'm an endo patient who learned the hard way how important specialty care is. I promised myself after my second surgery I would do everything I could to help other women navigate endometriosis care. My mission is to give women enough information to help them make the right medical decisions for themselves.

You can find me on TikTok and Instagram as @wulfwomen .

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