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Dr. Elisha J. Jackson is an Assistant Professor fellowship trained in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (also known as Urogynecology). Dr. Jackson completed residency at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center (El Paso) and then completed fellowship at University of South Florida (Tampa). She is skilled in both conservative and surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse, urinary/fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, and painful bladder syndrome. Her research work includes studies that investigate patient satisfaction, perioperative care, quality improvement, and telemedicine.

As a subspecialist, Dr. Jackson aims to educate and to provide individualized care for women with pelvic floor disorders. She has a special interest in building awareness of pelvic floor dysfunction amongst women and their medical providers.

Dr. Jackson is a proud wife and mother of three children. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, theater, and being a “basketball mom.”

Ricshonda “Nickie” Milburn has been a registered nurse for 21 years. Her focus has been Women’s Health. She currently works as a Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Texas Medical Branch. She has also worked as a part-time adjunct clinical instructor for the UTMB School of Nursing.

Nickie is passionate about nursing as a profession and a strong patient advocate, always working to improve patient care and outcomes. She also supports a healthy work environment while promoting and supporting advanced education for her team.

Nickie was born and raised on the island (BOI), she attended Galveston public schools and graduated from Ball High School in 1995. She went to college at SHSU for two years, then to Galveston College, where she received an associate’s degree in Pre-Physician Studies in 2001 and an associate’s degree in nursing in 2003. Ricshonda began her nursing career in 2003 after earning an associate’s degree in nursing from Galveston College, initially working in Labor and Delivery. She furthered her education by obtaining a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2011 and a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Cincinnati in 2014, specializing as a Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner. She began her role as a Nurse Practitioner at UTMB's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where she honed her skills in providing compassionate care.

Driven by her commitment to excellence, Ricshonda became a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) and completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2020. Recently, she earned a Master of Business Administration, underscoring her dedication to integrating healthcare with effective leadership.

Outside of her professional life, she cherishes time spent with family and friends, finds joy in crafting and DIY projects, and believes that dancing is food for the soul. With a heart for service and a mission to care for women, Ricshonda continues to make a significant impact in her community and beyond.

Gokhan Kilic, M.D is the Director of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Research in the Department of Obstetrics in Gynecology and is the holder of the endowed Faculty Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology Honoring Alvin L. LeBlanc, MD, Harry M. Little, Jr, MD and L Charles Powell, MD. Dr. Kilic was trained in minimally invasive surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital under the supervision of the pioneers in this field. He has worked at prestigious hospitals including Georgetown University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and Parkland Hospital; he transferred from MD Anderson Cancer Center to UTMB to join a vibrant team offering women minimally invasive gynecology and services related to pelvic health and urogynecology.

He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and certified in Fundamental Laparoscopic Surgery by the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Kilic is a well-respected member of the Fellows of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American College of Surgeons. He was one of the earliest recognized robotic gynecologic surgeons in the Houston area. Dr. Kilic is also pioneer of single-incision robotic hysterectomy.

As a subspecialist in urogynecology, Dr. Killic has a special interest in helping patients address urine incontinence (leakage) and pelvic prolapse. He is also active in student, resident, and physician training in all aspects of minimally invasive surgery. He has numerous publications and ongoing projects in the field featuring laboratory, non-human studies, and clinical research.

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Dr. Jerome L Yaklic is Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UTMB. Dr. Yaklic is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He received his medical degree from the Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and remained in Detroit completing his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency in the Wayne State/Detroit Medical Center/Hutzel Hospital program.

Since completing his residency, Dr. Yaklic has practiced in a variety of environments. He has practiced in small rural hospitals, large urban, academic medical centers, and military facilities. Before coming to UTMB he served as Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and as its Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

Dr. Yaklic has been active in medical education for the majority of his career and is published on a variety of Ob/Gyn subjects. He has served as principal site investigator on several FDA drug and device trials. He has broad clinical interests with an emphasis on urinary urge and stress incontinence, fecal incontinence, vulvar and bladder pain, pelvic organ prolapse, endometriosis, minimally invasive and vaginal surgery.

Dr. Brooke Corning is currently an Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston. Dr. Corning completed her undergraduate training at the University of Texas at Austin where she was a member of the Dean's Scholars Honors Program, graduating with a bachelor's of science degree in biology, with honors. She subsequently attended the McGovern Medical School in Houston, Texas earning an MD in 2013. Dr. Corning completed an internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Virginia before joining the faculty at UTMB in 2019.

She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society.