Endometriosis Excision Surgeon

Dr. Roseann Maikis

Nashville, Tennessee

At a Glance

Strengths

  • Multiple patients with deep or recurring endometriosis praise her surgical skill and report real relief, including some who have had several surgeries with her

Worth Knowing

  • Information was found indicating she may still provide general OB-GYN care. It is unknown what percentage of her surgeries or patient care involves endometriosis
  • No endometriosis-specific training, research, conference talks, or educational content was found
  • Her website states that removing the uterus along with the endometriosis cures the disease
  • Multiple reviews describe her as "cruel", "dismissive," or "judgmental"

From the Editor

Dr. Maikis also appears to potentially provide general OB-GYN care and deliver babies along with her endometriosis services, so I considered leaving her out of the directory. I ultimately included her because a) I'm unsure if that information is stale, b) her website promotes her as one of the leading experts in Tennessee in excision surgery, and c) I have had many requests to look into her. Patients who come across her in their search for endo care should be able to see what I found.

 

Her website states with certainty that endometriosis is caused by cells from the uterus moving elsewhere in the body, and that removing the uterus along with the endometriosis is a cure. The cause of endometriosis is not settled, and endometriosis can return after a hysterectomy. Patient feedback is split about evenly between positive and negative, which is a higher share of negative reviews than most surgeons in this directory. Several patients credit her with excellent surgical results, while multiple reviews describe her as cruel.

Patient Feedback

Patterns Across Patient Feedback


Positive pattern

Mixed or notable

Recurring concern

Patients with deep, recurring, or bowel endometriosis credit her with skilled surgery and meaningful relief, including several who have had multiple surgeries with her. Reported on Reddit (2023, 2026), Yelp (2025), and Facebook (2026), across 11 accounts. Four of the Facebook accounts are brief comments in a single thread recommending her.

Patients describe her as knowledgeable and willing to take time to explain options, including one who says she personally called to answer questions before surgery and one who says she listened after other doctors had not. Reported on Healthgrades (2021, 2023, 2025) and Facebook (2026), across 4 accounts.

Her communication style is consistently described as very direct. Some patients appreciate this, calling her decisive, matter-of-fact, and reliable (Healthgrades 2021, 2022, 2025; Reddit 2026). Others say it borders on judgmental (Reddit 2026).

Difficulty reaching the office is noted in 2 accounts, including trouble getting anyone on the phone (Yelp 2025) and a nurse who does not return calls (Healthgrades 2022).

Multiple accounts describe her as cruel, dismissive, or berating, including patients who say they left appointments in tears or felt their pain was dismissed. Reported on Healthgrades (2022, 2025, 2026), Yelp (2025), and Reddit (2026), across at least 7 accounts.

Four accounts describe personal views entering reproductive care. Two describe her declining to prescribe birth control or place an IUD based on the patient's marital or relationship status (Healthgrades 2021, Reddit 2026). One describes odd comments about the patient's dating life (Reddit 2026). A patient of about 15 years (Wulf Women submission, 2026) felt reproductive health and birth control concerns were approached in a way that did not match their own needs and values.

Two accounts from patients who later had surgery with an excision specialist report that endometriosis was left behind. In one (Healthgrades 2023), the patient was told the case was mild with six spots found, and the later surgeon reported endometriosis throughout. In the other (Nancy's Nook 2017), the patient reports that surgical records showed the endometriosis was burned (ablated) rather than cut out (excised), with no tissue sent to a lab to confirm it was endometriosis, and the later surgeon found deep endometriosis under the colon.

Two accounts (Healthgrades 2025) describe painful exams or procedures done without adequate warning, or without stopping when the patient expressed discomfort.

A patient with stage 4 endometriosis and four prior surgeries (Healthgrades 2025) reports being told that an ultrasound did not show endometriosis and that a previous specialist must have removed all of it.

A patient who had complications after surgery (Healthgrades 2026) reports being told she does not do follow-up visits after surgery and not being seen for six weeks.

A patient (Yelp 2025) had surgery with Dr. Maikis in 2024. The patient's mother took notes at the time showing that a large amount of deep endometriosis and fibroids had been removed. At a later appointment, the patient says Dr. Maikis stated there was no endometriosis and that the surgery never happened. The patient also reports getting a different diagnosis at different appointments and says records were never sent to the new doctor.

One Nancy's Nook account (2024) reports a bad experience with no further detail.

Endometriosis Focus

General OB-GYN Practice With a Stated Focus on Endometriosis and Fibroid Surgery

Dr. Maikis practices at Advanced Women's Health of Nashville. Her website calls her practice the Nashville Center for Endometriosis and Fibroid Surgery and says she specializes in hysterectomy and in removing fibroids and endometriosis through laparoscopic surgery (surgery through small incisions using a camera). Her website also describes her as one of the leading experts in Tennessee in excision surgery.

 

Ascension Saint Thomas lists her as an independent OB-GYN, meaning she is not employed by the hospital, and lists pregnancy, labor, and delivery among her services. Patient accounts also describe her providing pregnancy care, including delivering a baby. Her bio says that from 2000 to 2008 she performed more than 1,000 hysterectomies and endometriosis surgeries, but does not say how many were for endometriosis. It is not known how much of her current work involves endometriosis.

 

After residency, she trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery with Dr. James Daniell in Nashville. Dr. Daniell was an early leader in laparoscopic surgery, but his published work on endometriosis used lasers and other heat-based tools, not excision. Healthgrades calls this training a fellowship, but her own bios do not, and it could not be confirmed. No endometriosis-specific training was found.

Surgical Method

Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery, With Excision

Her website describes complete excision, meaning endometriosis is cut out, including the deeper tissue beneath each spot. Ablation, the other common approach, burns endometriosis instead of removing it. The website says all visible endometriosis and scar tissue is removed, including disease on the major organs of the pelvis. She has used both standard laparoscopic and robotic (da Vinci) surgery since 2008. One patient account in Patient Feedback reports that her surgical records showed ablation rather than excision. 

Ask directly

  • Do you perform excision, ablation, or both? What factors determine which approach you use?

Other Areas of Specialty

Hysterectomy, Fibroids, and Adenomyosis

Her website focuses heavily on hysterectomy through small incisions, including total hysterectomy (removal of both the uterus and cervix), and on removing fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in the wall of the uterus. The website also discusses adenomyosis, a condition in which the lining of the uterus grows into the muscle wall of the uterus, causing heavy, painful periods.

Multidisciplinary Approach

No Public Information Found

No public information found.

Ask directly

  • Do you work with colorectal, urological, or thoracic surgeons for complex cases, and how is that coordinated?
  • Do you recommend pelvic floor physical therapy as part of treatment, and do you have providers you refer to?

Diagnosis Methods

Early Surgery Recommended to Confirm Endometriosis

Her website describes diagnosing endometriosis through surgery, and recommends that patients who want to get pregnant someday have that surgery sooner rather than later. For adenomyosis, the website says it is suspected when a patient has heavy, painful periods but the uterus looks normal on ultrasound, and that it can only be confirmed by removing the uterus and looking at it under a microscope. No public information was found on what tests, if any, she uses before surgery to decide whether a patient likely has endometriosis.

Ask directly

  • Do you consider a negative ultrasound or MRI sufficient to rule out endometriosis?

Educational Presence

No Endometriosis Research, Teaching, or Public Education Found

No endometriosis research by Dr. Maikis was found. Two papers she co-wrote with Dr. Daniell around 2000 and 2001 are about fertility surgery and a hysterectomy complication, not endometriosis. Her bio says she travels nationally to teach other surgeons, but no record of her teaching courses or speaking at conferences was verified. No YouTube videos, podcast appearances, or interviews were found, and no social media accounts came up in general web searches.

 

Her practice bio lists three honors: "Top International Surgeons," "Top 5% of United States Surgeons," and "Best Doctors in Mid TN" from the Nashville Business Journal. The bio does not name who issued the first two, and none of the three could be verified through another source. Physician awards vary widely. Some are peer reviewed, and some can be purchased. Patients may want to ask who issued an award and how recipients were chosen.

Post-Surgical Care

No Public Information on Follow-Up Care

No public information was found on when the first follow-up visit happens, whether she sees patients herself after surgery, or how long she continues to see them. Patient accounts on follow-up care are mixed and are described in Patient Feedback. One patient (Nancy's Nook 2017) reports being told, after pain returned, to expect surgery about once a year until having children or a hysterectomy.

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 for Pain, Hysterectomy as a Cure

Her website states that endometriosis is caused by cells from the lining of the uterus moving to other places in the body, and calls removal of the uterus along with all visible endometriosis the cure for the disease. It states that the ovaries do not need to be removed, so patients can go through menopause naturally. The website describes complete excision as the best way to treat endometriosis pain, and says the cervix is sometimes removed in patients with endometriosis or painful sex because it can be a source of pain.

 

For patients who want to get pregnant in the future, the website recommends early surgery, stating that ongoing endometriosis causes far more damage than surgical scarring. For treatment without surgery, the website lists birth control pills, progesterone, and Lupron (a drug that temporarily shuts down estrogen production).

Ask directly

  • What percentage of your surgical cases involve endometriosis?
  • If adenomyosis is found during surgery, how do you handle that in a patient who wants to preserve fertility?

Sources

  1. Dr. Roseann Maikis - practice website
  2. Dr. Roseann Maikis - Laparoscopic Excision of Endometriosis
  3. Dr. Roseann Maikis - Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
  4. Advanced Women's Health of Nashville - Our Physicians
  5. Ascension Saint Thomas - Roseann Maikis, MD
  6. Medical News Today Connect - Dr. Roseann Maikis
  7. FindATopDoc - Dr. Roseann Maikis
  8. Healthgrades - Dr. Roseann Maikis
  9. Yelp - patient reviews
  10. Facebook - patient comments
  11. Doximity - Dr. James Daniell
  12. History of minimally invasive surgery - Nezhat et al., Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2026 (PMC)
  13. Operative Laparoscopy for Endometriosis - Daniell, Seminars in Reproductive Endocrinology, 1985
  14. Laser laparoscopic management of large endometriomas - Daniell, Kurtz, Gurley, Fertility and Sterility
  15. Maikis, Anderson, Daniell - Gynaecological Endoscopy, 2000
  16. ResearchGate - Daniell, Anderson, Maikis case report, 2001
  17. Nancy's Nook - patient accounts
  18. Reddit - patient accounts
  19. Wulf Women - patient submission
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FAQ
Why did you make this directory?

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.
Where did you find this information?

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.
What is an endo specialist?

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.
How do you decide who is on the list?

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
Can a surgeon be removed from the directory?

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.
Why isn't my surgeon listed?

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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Yes, please! Use the "submit feedback" button above.

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.
I have a surgery coming up but the surgeon profile isn't ready!

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.

How often is this updated?

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.

What should I do if information in a profile is wrong?

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.
There's no surgeon in my city or state!

Check out the surgeons in your neighboring states. Many them operate out of multiple locations.
How do you collect patient feedback?

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.

Why are some profiles more detailed than others?

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.
Is this directory AI-assisted?

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.
How is this different from Nancy's Nook or iCareBetter?

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.

Do you make money from this directory?

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

Who are you?

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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