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Edward Wiesmeier MD
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Edward Wiesmeier MD
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Dr. Wiesmeier is clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Medical Director of the California Family Health Council. He has previously served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Development and Health at UCLA.

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Fields of Expertise: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Residency: Newark City Hospital, New Jersey
July, 1965 - June, 1968

Rotating: Newark City Hospital, Newark, New Jersey
July, 1964 - June, 1965
Medical School: Georgetown Medical School, Washington, D.C.
M.D., 1964
Undergraduate: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
B.A., 1960
Professional Experience: MILITARY SERVICE: Major, United States Air Force 1968-1972

RESEARCH POSITION: U.S.P.H.S. Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Washington in Reproductive Physiology and Human Sexuality, 1972-1974.

STAFF POSITIONS:

Assistant Chief, Department of OB-GYN
USAF Hospital
Bitburg, Germany
1968-1971

Chief, Department of OB-GYN
USAF Hospital
Merced, California
1971-1972

Assistant Clinical Professor of OB-GYN
UCLA School of Medicine
1974-1982

Associate Clinical Professor of OB-GYN
UCLA School of Medicine
1982-1989

Clinical Professor of OB-GYN
UCLA School of Medicine
1989-present

Medical Staff UCLA Hospital
1974-present

Director, Gynecology/Family Planning
UCLA Student Health Service
1974-2007

Medical Director - Specialty Clinics
UCLA Student Health Service
1980-1990

Acting Director
UCLA Student Health Service
September, 1981 - December, 1982

Director
UCLA Student Health Service
May, 1983 ? 2006

Assistant Vice Chancellor
UCLA Student Health and Development
August, 1989 - 2006
Professional Affiliations: American College Health Association
American Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
Fellow of the American College Health Association
Medical Licenses: California
Board Certificaitons / Eligibilities: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research: 1. Breen, J., Wiesmeier, E., "Compound Presentations: A Survey of 131 Patients," Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 32, No. 3, September, 1968.

2. Gellert, R., Wallace, C., Wiesmeier, E., Shuman, R., "Topical Exposure of Neonates to Hexachlorophene: Longstanding Effects on Mating Behavior and Prostatic Development in Rats," Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 43, 33-349, 1978.

3. Latta, W., Wiesmeier, E., "The Effects of an Educational Gynecological Exam on Women's Attitudes," JOGN Nursing: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Neonatal Nursing, July/August, 1982.

4. Wiesmeier, E., Forsythe, A., "Sexual Concerns and Counseling Needs of 'Normal' Women Attending a Student Health Service Women's Clinic," Journal of American College Health Association, Vol. 30, No. 5, April, 1982.

5. Rosenthal, D., Strumwasser, J., Wiesmeier, E., Forsythe, A., "Changing Patterns of Cervical Disease in a Student Population," Journal of American College Health Association, Vol. 30, No. 6., June, 1982.

6. Lebherz, T., Goldman, L., Wiesmeier, E., Mason, D., Ford, L., "A Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Vaginal Creams for Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, and Correlations with the Presence of Candida Species in the Perianal Area and Oral Contraceptive Use," Clinical Therapeutics, Vol. 5, No. 4, 1983.

7. Bryson, Y., Dillon, M., Lovett, M., Acuna, G., Taylor, S., Johnson, B., Wiesmeier, E., Keeney, R., "Treatment of First Episodes of Genital Herpes Simplex Virus Infection with Oral Acyclovir," New England Journal of Medicine, Vol. 308, No. 16., April 21, 1983.

8. Wiesmeier, E., Lovett, M., Forsythe, A., "Chlamydia Trachomatis Isolation In a Symptomatic University Student Population: An Analysis of Cultures Obtained from 638 Subjects," Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 63, No. 2, January, 1984.

9. Lebherz, T., Growdon, W., Ford, L., Wiesmeier, E., "Gardnerella Vaginalis Vaginitis, A Polymicrobial Infection. Evaluation of the Anaerobic Flora in This Entity," Accepted June, 1984, by British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

10. Wiesmeier, E., Forsythe, A., "Sexual Concerns and Counseling Needs of 'Normal' Men Attending a Student Health Service Clinic," American College Health Association Journal, Vol. 35, July, 1986.

11. Kuhls, T., Sacher, J., Pineda, E., Santomauro, D., Wiesmeier, E., Growdon, W., Bryson, Y., "Suppression of Recurrent Genital HSV Infection by Recombinant Alpha 2 Interferon in Patients with Frequent Recurrences," The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 154, No. 3, September, 1986.

12. Wiesmeier, E., Bruckner, D., Black, M., "Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection by Direct Immunofluorescence Staining of Genital Secretion," Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 69, No. 3, Part I, March, 1987.

13. Wiesmeier, E., Rosenthal, D., Weiderman, S., "Detection of Chlamydial Cervicitis with Papanicolaou-Stained Smears and Cultures in a University Student Population," The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Vol. 32, No. 4, April, 1987.

14. Wiesmeier, E., Bruckner, D., Malotte, K., Manduke, L., "Enzyme-linked Immunoabsorbent Assays in the Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis Infections. How Reliable are They?," Diagnostic Microbiology & Infectious Disease, Vol.9, No.4, 219-223, April, 1988.

15. Yager, J., Kurtzman, F., Landsverk, J., Wiesmeier, E., "Behaviors and Attitudes Related to Eating Disorders in Homosexual Male College Students," American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 145, No. 4, April 1988.

16. Kurtzman, F., Yager, J., Landsverk, J., Wiesmeier, E., Bodurka, D., "Eating Disorders Among Selected Female Student Populations at UCLA," Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Vol. 89, No. 1, January 1989.

17. Fu, Y., Cheng, L., Huang, I., Huang, S., Wiesmeier, E., Wettstein, F., Weissman, M., "DNA Ploidy Analysis of Cervical Condyloma and Intraepithelial neoplasia in Specimens Obtained by Punch Biopsy," Analytical and Quantitative Cytology and Histology, Vol. 11, No. 3, June 1989.

18. Wiesmeier, E., Bruckner, D., Malotte, K., Downie, A., "Comparison of Immunofluorescent Staining and an Enzyme-Linked Immunoabsorbent Assay for Identifying Chlamydia Trachomatis in Cervical and Urethral Specimens," The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Vol. 34, No. 8, August 1989.

19. Wiesmeier, E., "Terconazole: Summary of Clinical Studies," Current Therapeutic Research, Vol. 46, No. 2, August 1989.

20. Malotte, C., Wiesmeier, E., Gelineau, K., "Screening for Chlamydial Cervicitis in a Sexually Active University Population," American Journal of Public Health. In press 1990.

21. Wiesmeier, E., "Chlamydia Trachomatis Quiz," Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality, April 1990.

22. Lai-Goldman, M., Nieberg, R., Mulcahy, D., Wiesmeier, E., "The Cytobrush for Evaluating Routine Cervicovaginal-Endocervical Smears," Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Vol. 35, No. 10, October 1990.

23. Kurtzman, F., Yager, J., Landsverk, J., Wiesmeier, E., Bodurka, D., "Eating Disorders and Associated Symptoms Among Dancers and Other Student Populations at UCLA," Kinesiology and Medicine for Dance, August 1990.

24. Wiesmeier, E., "Safety Profile of Terconazole in Nonpregnant and Pregnant Patients with Vulvovaginal Candidiasis," Current Problems in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Fertility, Vol. 13, No. 6, November/December 1990.

25. Wiesmeier, E., "Diagnosing and Treating Infections of the Vagina," Symposium Digest, Vol. 2, No. 2, Winter 1990.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: ONGOING RESEARCH STUDIES
1. Co-Investigator, "The Use of the Pelvic Pain and Urgency Questionnaire to Determine the Prevalence of Interstitial Cystitis and the Diagnostic Value of the Questionnaire in Obstetrics and Gynecologic Practices," 2005-2007

2. Co-Investigator, "The Prevalence of Clitoral Hood Adhesions" 2004-2006


3. Co-Investigator, "An Exploratory Study to Evaluate the Effect of HPV 16 Vaccine on the Reduction of Viral Load in HPV 16 Positive Women with Persistent Viral Infection, but Low Grade Disease (ASCUS/LSIL)," 2003 - 2005
Major Accomplishments, Honors and Awards: Recipient of UCLA Outstanding Employee Performance Award 1980-1981, 1982-83
Spoken Languages: English