Fellowship-Trained Urogynecologist
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Green Bay, Wisconsin
✓ Medically reviewed March 2026
Urinary incontinence treatment near Appleton, WI
If you’re in Appleton or the Fox Cities area and dealing with bladder leakage, Dr. Ryan Stewart is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist in Green Bay — about 45 minutes away. Telehealth visits are also available for consultations and follow-ups.
Types of urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence affects roughly one in three women. It’s not a disease — it’s a symptom, and it’s very treatable. The most common types:
- Stress incontinence — leaking when you cough, sneeze, laugh, or exercise, caused by weakened pelvic support
- Urge incontinence — sudden, strong urges to urinate followed by leaking, caused by overactive bladder muscles
- Mixed incontinence — a combination of both, which is actually the most common pattern. When this is the case, we typically treat whichever type is bothering you most first so you can get some relief while we work on the full picture.
“Incontinence is one of the most common things I treat, and one of the most rewarding — because the treatments we have today work really well. Most women see significant improvement, and many get complete resolution.”
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Why see a urogynecologist?
A urogynecologist has fellowship training specifically in pelvic floor disorders — expertise that general OB/GYNs and primary care providers don’t have. Depending on their background, urogynecologists complete either a 3-year fellowship after an OB/GYN residency or a 2-year fellowship after a urology residency. That depth of training means they’ve seen the full range of incontinence cases and have the tools to treat them.
Treatment options
For stress incontinence (leaking with activity):
- Pelvic floor physical therapy — we have therapists in our office and work with dozens more throughout northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
- Pessary — a removable support device
- Urethral bulking — an office-based injection procedure
- Suburethral sling — a minimally invasive surgery with 85-95% success rates
For urge incontinence (sudden urgency and leaking):
- Behavioral strategies — bladder training, fluid management, dietary changes
- Medications — daily pills that calm the bladder muscle
- Botox injections — an office procedure that lasts 6-9 months
- Sacral neuromodulation — a small implanted device that regulates bladder nerve signals
- Tibial neuromodulation — a non-surgical nerve stimulation option
The right approach depends on your situation and what matters to you. Dr. Stewart will walk you through each option so you can decide together.
Getting here from Appleton
- About a 45-minute drive to Green Bay
- Telehealth available for consultations and follow-ups
- Most major insurance plans accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid
- No referral necessary
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30 minutes from Appleton, WI
Telehealth consultations available — start your care from home in Appleton.
- No referral necessary
- Now accepting new patients
- Most Wisconsin insurance plans accepted, including Anthem, Dean, Quartz, Network Health, and UnitedHealthcare.
- In-person and virtual appointments available