Dr. Olga Muldoon

Synopsis

A minimally invasive GYN surgeon who has built her practice around endometriosis since 2021

Dr. Muldoon completed a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Vanderbilt Medical Center, a program that trains fellows across a full spectrum of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures including infertility, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, and general gynecology. It is not an endo-dedicated program. Since completing that fellowship in 2021, she has oriented her practice at AdventHealth Porter toward endometriosis and complex pelvic surgery and is listed on Nancy's Nook's Colorado surgeon list. She performs excision and confirms she does not use ablation.

What comes through most clearly in patient accounts is her approach to the appointment itself. Patients describe her reading charts in advance, opening visits by telling patients they do not need to convince her of anything, and taking time that does not feel rushed. For patients who have spent years being dismissed, that experience carries real weight. She also runs her own social media accounts focused on patient validation and women's health.

Patients with suspected or earlier-stage disease who prioritize being heard and want an accessible, in-network option may find her a good fit. Patients with known severe or complex endometriosis should factor in her training background and the years she has been doing this work before deciding if she is the right surgeon for their case.

Endometriosis Focus

Endo-focused by practice choice since 2021; fellowship training was general MIGS, not endo-specific

Dr. Muldoon completed a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Vanderbilt Medical Center, finishing in 2021. The Vanderbilt MIGS program trains fellows across a broad range of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures including infertility, urogynecology, gynecologic oncology, and general gynecology. It is not an endo-dedicated program. Since 2021 she has practiced at AdventHealth Medical Group Complex Gynecology and Surgery at Porter in Denver, where endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain are listed as core areas of focus. Her practice profile lists endometriosis, adenomyosis, and chronic pelvic pain as treated conditions, and minimally invasive endometriosis excision with robotic assistance as a performed procedure.

She self-identifies publicly as an endometriosis specialist, including in her Instagram bio and in a 2025 patient consultation where she referenced knowing Nancy Petersen personally and described herself as the only surgeon on the Nancy's Nook Colorado list who is not retiring and still has availability. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and a junior fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). She is not listed on iCareBetter. No endo-specific peer-reviewed publications were found.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Colorectal surgeon on standby for bowel cases; refers out for complex urology; coordinates with general surgery when needed

Nancy's Nook notes Dr. Muldoon works with a team that includes colorectal surgery, urology, and pelvic physical therapy. For cases where bowel involvement is suspected, patient accounts report that she books surgery for times when a colorectal surgeon is available to step in if needed. She has described herself as skilled in treating bowel endometriosis but states she prefers to have a colorectal surgeon on standby as a precaution. One patient account notes that if bowel involvement is found unexpectedly during surgery, additional consent would be required for the colorectal surgeon to proceed, which could mean a second surgery depending on what is found. Patients with suspected bowel involvement should ask about this process directly before scheduling.

A Reddit account documents Dr. Muldoon identifying a kidney obstruction in a patient with a prior hysterectomy and referring her to a urologist the same afternoon. A separate account documents a referral out after she correctly identified May-Thurner Syndrome before a planned surgery. Referrals to pelvic floor physical therapy are noted in practice materials and patient community accounts.

A 2026 patient account describes her referring to a trusted general surgeon at Porter and coordinating both procedures to run at the same time when the patient needed a separate laparoscopic surgery alongside her endo surgery. Referrals to pelvic floor physical therapy are noted in practice materials and patient community accounts.

Diagnosis Methods

Clinical diagnosis accepted; imaging used as a supplement, not a prerequisite

Dr. Muldoon has stated publicly that endometriosis can be diagnosed based on symptoms alone without requiring surgery first. In a YouTube educational video she explains that a presumptive clinical diagnosis is made when a patient has symptoms consistent with endometriosis. She describes imaging as a supplementary tool: standard ultrasound can assess for a "slide sign" in the posterior cul-de-sac (the space at the back of the vagina where scarring from endometriosis can restrict movement), and specialized MRI protocols can help identify deeply infiltrating endometriosis, where tissue grows into deeper structures and nerves. She acknowledges that even with these tools, imaging sometimes cannot confirm disease that is superficial or in difficult-to-visualize areas.

In a 2025 patient consultation she told the patient that imaging does not give her much information but offered an ultrasound or MRI as pre-surgical options. For asymptomatic patients not concerned about fertility, she describes surgery as harder to justify. For patients with significant symptoms, she frames the conversation around goals of care before recommending a course of treatment. Laparoscopy is described as the most reliable confirmation tool.

Educational Presence

Active on social media; content focuses on patient validation and women's health broadly, less on clinical endo depth

Dr. Muldoon runs two personal Instagram accounts (@teawithyourob and @olgamuldoonmd) and a YouTube channel (@TeaWithYourOB). Her Instagram content is primarily focused on patient validation, being believed, and countering medical misinformation in women's health generally. It is not a deeply clinical endometriosis resource. Her YouTube channel includes a solo educational video on endometriosis covering diagnosis, staging, imaging, and excision versus fulguration (burning), which is more substantive clinically. She has stated she created these accounts because she was concerned about inaccurate health information reaching patients before they see a specialist. An X/Twitter account (@OlgaTheOBGYN) exists but had no posts as of June 2026.

She appeared in a 9News Denver segment on CDC guideline changes for IUD insertion pain management in September 2024, and in an MSN video segment on endometriosis causes and diagnostic delays. An AdventHealth feature article published for Endometriosis Awareness Month (2025) profiles Dr. Muldoon alongside her surgical PA, Allison Swinehart, who has personally been diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis and underwent surgery performed by Dr. Muldoon. These appearances are in local and institutional media, not endometriosis specialty press or conferences.

She holds membership in the AAGL and ACOG. No endo-specific peer-reviewed publications were found on PubMed. Publications listed on Doximity are general gynecologic surgery papers from her fellowship period. No conference presenter listings in the endometriosis space were found.

Patient Feedback

Patterns Across Patient Feedback

Post-Surgical Care

Follow-up conducted personally; hormonal management is a consistent part of the post-surgical conversation

Multiple patient accounts describe Dr. Muldoon personally conducting post-surgical follow-up appointments, including a four-week post-op visit confirmed in a 2026 account. Patients report receiving a full written report of surgical findings within hours of waking from surgery. Post-surgical communication through the patient portal is noted across several accounts, including cases where follow-up questions received thorough responses and additional virtual visits were scheduled to address outstanding concerns.

Hormonal management after surgery, including birth control pills, IUDs, and medications such as Slynd and Orilissa, is a recurring theme in patient accounts and appears to be a standard part of the post-surgical conversation. For patients with stage 4 disease and no active pain symptoms, at least one account documents a non-surgical option being offered instead of excision. Referrals to pelvic floor physical therapy are noted in practice materials and patient community sources.

Philosophy and Fit

Patient-directed care; treatment decisions framed around goals, not a single protocol

Dr. Muldoon has stated publicly and in patient consultations that treatment decisions should be guided by the patient's goals, including fertility goals, preferences about hormonal management, and what outcomes matter most to the individual. She has described endometriosis as a long-term condition requiring an ongoing plan rather than a single intervention, and emphasizes that patients should understand all available options before a course of treatment is decided. Multiple patient accounts describe her presenting options, explaining tradeoffs, and confirming the patient is comfortable before proceeding.

She has publicly advocated for patients being treated as authorities on their own experience. On social media she frames her educational presence as a direct response to the medical misinformation she sees affecting patients before they reach a specialist. For patients whose prior experience has included being rushed, dismissed, or told their pain is not real, patient accounts suggest her approach is specifically oriented toward the opposite. Whether that approach extends to the level of clinical complexity a given patient needs is a separate question worth raising directly.