Endometriosis Excision Surgeon

Dr. Jamal Mourad

Mesa and Scottsdale, Arizona

At a Glance

Strengths

  • Fellowship Director in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and robotic surgery specialist with 25+ years of practice; Stage IV endometriosis and DIE are listed first on the practice website
  • Consistently strong patient feedback across platforms, with warmth, patience, and thorough surgical explanation appearing across nearly every account
  • Active educational presence on endometriosis and adenomyosis across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn; invited international speaker on endo and adenomyosis in Brazil (spring 2026)
  • President of the Phoenix OBGYN Society; organized a multidisciplinary endometriosis care panel under that role (November 2025)

Worth Knowing

  • No published research found specifically on endometriosis; the research output is in robotic surgery and obstetric cases
  • Staff responsiveness and office wait times appear as recurring complaints across multiple reviews from different years

From the Editor

The patient feedback for Dr. Mourad is unusually consistent. Across Reddit, Nancy's Nook, RateMDs, and Healthgrades, the same picture comes through: someone who listens, takes time, and engages seriously with complex endo cases.

 

The new practice, Lumina Surgical Gynecology, opened in May 2026 with an explicit excision-over-ablation philosophy and Stage IV endo and DIE at the top of the conditions list. The published research output is in robotic surgery and obstetric procedures, not endometriosis- no endo-specific publications were found despite 95 papers on record. The clinical reputation is strong, but it is built on community standing and patient experience rather than academic output on endo specifically. The practice is also brand new; many online directory listings are stale and will need to be looked past.

Patient Feedback

Patterns Across Patient Feedback


Positive pattern

Mixed or notable

Recurring concern

Warmth, patience, and attentiveness are the dominant themes across Nancy's Nook, Reddit, RateMDs, and Healthgrades spanning multiple years. Accounts consistently describe a surgeon who listens, does not rush appointments, and takes time to answer questions thoroughly. Multiple accounts describe feeling heard after years of dismissal by other providers.

Surgical outcomes are described positively across multiple independent accounts. Accounts on Nancy's Nook and Reddit describe thorough surgery for Stage 4 endometriosis, including cases involving adenomyosis and hysterectomy. One account describes a post-operative Zoom meeting to review surgical findings and photos. Another describes the surgeon noticing and removing an incidental mass no other provider had identified.

In-office and phone wait times are noted as long across multiple RateMDs reviews from different years. Accounts describe arriving early as instructed and still waiting over an hour to be seen, and lengthy hold times when calling the office. Several reviewers noted this explicitly while still rating the surgeon positively overall, attributing the wait to the time taken with each patient.

Staff responsiveness is a recurring concern across multiple RateMDs reviews spanning 2015 to 2017. Accounts describe calls and emails going unanswered for weeks when trying to reach the office with clinical questions or to obtain test results. One reviewer described multiple unanswered contacts over three weeks for a simple question and ultimately left the practice. A separate review described staff conduct as not representative of the surgeon's standard of care.

One Reddit account from 2024 describes endo symptoms returning approximately four months after surgery. The reviewer noted that Mayo Clinic scheduled a prompt follow-up and was actively working through management options, including evaluating whether symptoms reflected nerve or muscle pain rather than endo recurrence. The reviewer described overall care as thorough. One account only. Insufficient to identify a pattern.

Endometriosis Focus

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis as Primary Focus of a New Dedicated Practice

Dr. Mourad founded Lumina Surgical Gynecology in March 2026, opening to new patients in May 2026, with locations in Mesa and Scottsdale, Arizona. Stage IV endometriosis, adenomyosis, and deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE, meaning endometriosis that grows deeper into surrounding tissue rather than remaining on the surface) are listed first among the conditions treated. The practice philosophy states explicitly that superficial treatments and ablation surgery (burning lesions rather than cutting them out) leave disease behind and lead to recurrence, and that excision is the definitive approach.

 

Prior to founding Lumina, Dr. Mourad spent the majority of a career at Banner University Medical Center and Mayo Clinic Arizona, serving as Associate Program Director of the Mayo Clinic MIGS Fellowship and held an academic appointment as Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix. Healthgrades data indicates endometriosis was treated at a very high frequency relative to similar providers throughout that period. Community sources including Nancy's Nook confirm excision surgery for Stage 4 endometriosis across multiple patient accounts.

Surgical Method

Robotic Excision with an Explicit Position Against Ablation

Endometriosis surgery is performed using robotic minimally invasive techniques. The Lumina practice website describes the surgical approach as meticulous excision, meaning cutting out the entire diseased tissue rather than burning the surface, and states that ablation leaves deeper infiltrating disease untouched, with a high risk of recurrence. Dr. Mourad has described a strong personal interest in robotic surgery developed over more than two decades, including a formative period of self-directed study and observation of robotic technique. A YouTube video documents this origin directly.

 

Ask directly

  • Which robotic platform do you use, and is manual laparoscopy also available?
  • What factors determine your surgical approach for a given case?

Other Areas of Specialty

Complex Fibroids, Adenomyosis, and Advanced Uterine Disease

Beyond endometriosis, the practice focuses on adenomyosis (a condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows into the muscle wall of the uterus, causing pain and heavy bleeding), complex fibroids, and what the practice describes as advanced uterine disease.

 

Dr. Mourad holds board certification in obstetrics and gynecology with subspecialty focus in minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery. Additional documented procedures include laparoscopic hysterectomy, salpingectomy, and robotic surgical approaches to complex gynecologic cases. The BackTable OBGYN podcast episode (December 2024) also references uterine niche repair as an area of interest.

Multidisciplinary Approach

On-Site Specialists Not Yet Confirmed at New Practice

One patient account from Nancy's Nook references Mayo Clinic resources including a pain clinic, physical therapy on site, and specialists across disciplines available during the course of care. Whether equivalent resources are available or coordinated through the new Lumina practice has not been confirmed in any public source. Patients should ask directly about referral pathways and collaborative care.

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

Advanced Imaging Before Surgery; Diagnostic Philosophy Stated Publicly

One patient account from Nancy's Nook describes Mayo Clinic as placing significant emphasis on pre-surgical imaging, including a deep pelvic ultrasound requiring bowel preparation specifically to evaluate for deep infiltrating endometriosis before proceeding to excision surgery. A bowel prep ultrasound is more thorough than a standard transvaginal ultrasound and is used specifically to assess bowel involvement and deeper disease; it is not a standard diagnostic step at most general gynecology practices.

 

Dr. Mourad has stated publicly that endometriosis is frequently dismissed as normal period pain, and that the average diagnosis takes seven to ten years. Instagram posts reference the importance of accurate diagnosis and a commitment to closing the diagnostic gap. No public information has been found on the specific diagnostic process at Lumina Surgical Gynecology for new patients, including what imaging is used, or what the pathway looks like for a patient who has never had surgery.

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 Social Media Presence on Endo and Adenomyosis; No Endo-Specific Publications Found

Dr. Mourad maintains active personal accounts on Instagram (@jamal.mourad.3) and Facebook, posting frequently on endometriosis, adenomyosis, surgical technique, and patient advocacy. Documented posts include educational content on the endometriosis diagnosis gap, a statement that pregnancy is not a cure for endo, and adenomyosis awareness content. A practice Instagram account (@luminasurgicalgynecology) is also active. A LinkedIn account is professionally maintained with posts on surgical education and the Lumina launch.

 

In spring 2026, Dr. Mourad was invited as an international speaker at the III International Congress on Women's Health in Brazil, presenting on endometriosis and adenomyosis. A multidisciplinary endometriosis care panel was organized under the Phoenix OBGYN Society presidency in November 2025. Earlier conference presentations at AAGL (2018) and an ACOG workshop on surgical anatomy in patients with chronic pelvic pain (2018) are documented, though the AAGL presentations were not endo-focused.

 

Dr. Mourad appeared on the BackTable OBGYN Podcast (Episode 73, December 2024), discussing robotic surgical techniques including endometriosis and uterine niche management. Two YouTube videos are documented: one on robotic surgery and the development of the surgical approach, and the BackTable episode in video format.

 

No endo-specific publications have been found in Dr. Mourad's name. ResearchGate lists 95 publications; those confirmed include papers on robotic surgical platforms, laparoscopic techniques, and obstetric cases.

Post-Surgical Care

Thorough Post-Operative Follow-Up Documented; New Practice Protocols Not Yet Confirmed

Patient accounts describe attentive post-operative care during the Mayo Clinic period. One Reddit account from 2024 describes a Zoom meeting with Dr. Mourad a couple of days after surgery to review findings and surgical photos. Another account describes a prompt follow-up appointment when symptoms returned four months post-surgery, with active management of ongoing pain. A Nancy's Nook account describes the recovery as the best experienced across 13 prior surgeries.

 

No public information has been found on the specific post-surgical follow-up protocol at Lumina Surgical Gynecology, including timing of appointments, duration of post-operative care, or the practice position on hormonal treatment after surgery. One Nancy's Nook account notes that Dr. Mourad did not push hormone treatment for a patient with a family history of cancer, supporting the surgical approach rather than hormonal suppression, but this reflects one case and should not be generalized.

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 as the Definitive Standard; Explicit Rejection of Ablation

The Lumina Surgical Gynecology website states that the failure of traditional treatments lies not with the patient but with the approach, and that superficial therapies and ablation leave disease behind. The stated goal is complete excision, meaning cutting out the entire diseased tissue, described as the only path to comprehensive, cellular clearance. Dr. Mourad has stated publicly that endometriosis is a systemic inflammatory condition, not simply a period disease, and that expert excision surgery is the gold standard for removing lesions.

 

Social media content reflects a stated commitment to validating patient experience and closing the diagnostic gap. The practice describes its model as high-acuity and personalized, with a meticulous diagnostic approach to each case. No public information has been found on Dr. Mourad's position on fertility preservation during surgery, or how adenomyosis found intraoperatively is handled in fertility-preserving cases.

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

  1. Lumina Surgical Gynecology — practice website
  2. Doximity — Dr. Jamal Mourad
  3. Healthgrades — Dr. Jamal Mourad
  4. RateMDs — Dr. Jamal Mourad
  5. Tebra — Dr. Jamal Mourad, Lumina Surgical Gynecology
  6. BackTable OBGYN — Dr. Jamal Mourad contributor page
  7. BackTable OBGYN Podcast Episode 73 — Robotic Surgery in Pregnancy: Techniques and Challenges (YouTube)
  8. YouTube — Dr. Mourad on robotic surgery (short)
  9. Instagram — @jamal.mourad.3
  10. Instagram — @luminasurgicalgynecology
  11. Facebook — jamal.mourad.3
  12. LinkedIn — Dr. Jamal Mourad
  13. Nancy's Nook — surgeon listing and patient accounts
  14. Reddit — patient accounts
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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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