The medical student or rotating practitioner at resident, fellow, international visiting professor level, or other practitioners interested in endometriosis will receive didactic sessions, participate in patient care, and, when appropriate and approved, surgical observation of our robotic minimally invasive cases. Many patient encounters are via telehealth as can be didactic sessions.
N.B. The course is not listed in any university or organizational catalog. It is coordinated by my offices.
In cooperation with Iris Wings Sanctuary, Drs. Iris Orbuch, and Rayan Elkattah, the Lotus Endometriosis Institute offers a one year MIGS fellowship, with a strong focus on endometriosis excision surgery. Its goal is to increase your skill base in advanced laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, and robotic minimally-invasive surgery. Currently the fellowship is based in Santa Monica/Los Angeles and may expand via a California Central Coast rotation.
Current Fellows 2025-2026
Our alpha fellow is Dr. Pamela Akametalu MD, who comes to us after completing medical school at UCLA and residency at Howard University in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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This is an unfunded opportunity for those interested in observing advanced robotic surgery for endometriosis and related malignancies and conditions. The surgery is performed in both the Los Angeles and Central Coast California areas. The ability to secure an appropriate VISA and proof of training is required. This opportunity is only available when approved by the hospital medical staff offices. Duration of the observatorship is flexible but limited by hospital rules and regulations.