Dr. Michael Hibner

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Endometriosis Focus

Endometriosis as a Primary Focus Within a Broader Pelvic Pain Practice

Dr. Hibner founded the Arizona Center for Chronic Pelvic Pain (AZCCPP) in 2005, initially at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, and relocated it to a standalone practice in Scottsdale in 2020. Endometriosis is listed first among the conditions treated at the clinic.

The practice also treats pudendal neuralgia, interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome), pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic congestion syndrome, pelvic mesh injuries, and other causes of chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Hibner has stated publicly that many of these conditions occur alongside endometriosis and that treating endo in isolation, without addressing concurrent pain generators, produces incomplete results.

The practice sees patients from across the United States and internationally, and has a documented history of taking on cases involving advanced and recurring disease that other surgeons had declined to treat.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Pelvic Floor PT On-Site and Specialist Collaboration for Complex Cases

The AZCCPP has a pelvic floor physical therapist on staff, and pelvic floor PT is described as a standard part of the treatment approach for complex pelvic pain and recovery from surgery. Pre-surgical preparation (prehabilitation) through PT is also offered. For cases involving disease outside the pelvis or requiring specialized surgical involvement, Dr. Hibner has stated that collaboration with colorectal, urologic, and thoracic surgeons is part of the approach when indicated. Nancy's Nook confirms that a multidisciplinary team is available. Pain specialist involvement is documented through the broader practice scope, which includes interventional pain management as a component of treatment for complex cases.

Diagnosis Methods

Limited Public Information on Diagnostic Process

No public information has been found specifically addressing the diagnostic process for new endometriosis patients at AZCCPP - including what imaging is used, whether a negative ultrasound or MRI is considered sufficient to rule out disease, or what the pathway looks like for a patient who has never had surgery. The practice website and public-facing content focus primarily on treatment rather than diagnosis. Patients who are earlier in their diagnostic journey, rather than coming with a confirmed history of endometriosis, should ask directly about the intake process.

Educational Presence

Extensive Community and Institutional Engagement Over a Long Career

Dr. Hibner has a substantial and long-running presence in the pelvic pain and endometriosis surgical community. In 2006, the AZCCPP opened one of the first AAGL-accredited fellowships in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in the United States, through which 17 fellows have been trained. In 2011, Dr. Hibner petitioned AAGL to establish a Special Interest Group for pelvic pain, which became the first of its kind within the society, and served as its founding chair. Elected to the AAGL Board of Directors in 2015, and elected AAGL Secretary-Treasurer in October 2023, with ascension to the AAGL presidency in January 2026.

Dr. Hibner edited "Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Practical Manual," published by Cambridge University Press in April 2021. The book covers endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, pelvic mesh injuries, and related conditions. A book chapter titled "The Evil Quadruplets" addresses the conditions that most commonly occur alongside endometriosis. Dr. Hibner has also served for eight years on the Board of Directors of the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) and has organized conferences in Phoenix that have drawn attendees from five continents.

Two endo-related publications are confirmed: a 2020 study on the prevalence of microscopic endometriosis in tissue that appears normal during laparoscopy, and a 2013 proteomic analysis of endometriotic tissue. Academic appointments are held at Creighton University School of Medicine, the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Arizona State University.

A surgeon-run YouTube channel (@QTNAwithMichaelHibner) covers pelvic pain conditions including endometriosis, pudendal neuralgia, and related topics. An Instagram account (@michaelhibnermd) is active with over 2,400 followers and covers endometriosis, pelvic pain, and shared decision-making. A Facebook page (MichaelHibnerMD) is also active. 

Post-Surgical Care

Responsive During Recovery in Positive Accounts; Abandonment Reported in Others

Patient accounts on Nancy's Nook describe Dr. Hibner as personally responsive during recovery - including returning calls on weekends and remaining available between practices during the 2020 transition from St. Joseph's to AZCCPP. Post-operative appointments and follow-up discussions about recurrence and ongoing care are documented in multiple accounts.

The negative accounts on Healthgrades include a pattern of patients reporting that contact stopped entirely after surgical complications arose. No public information has been found on standard follow-up timing, how long patients are seen after surgery, or the practice position on hormonal treatment post-surgery. These are important questions to ask before making a decision.

Philosophy and Fit

Complete Excision, Concurrent Pain Generators, and Shared Decision-Making

Dr. Hibner has stated publicly that complete removal of all visible endometriosis is the surgical goal, including disease on the bowel, bladder, diaphragm, and other areas. The practice philosophy emphasizes identifying and treating concurrent pain conditions alongside endometriosis rather than treating endo in isolation - the position being that unresolved pain after endo surgery often reflects untreated concurrent conditions rather than surgical failure alone.

In a 2020 consult documented on Nancy's Nook, Dr. Hibner stated that he does not understand why medications like Lupron or Orilissa are prescribed to patients, describing his job as improving quality of life rather than suppressing hormones. Instagram posts from 2026 describe a shared decision-making approach in which patients are given time to ask questions and understand their options before proceeding.