Shivani Murarka, MD

Dr. Shivani Murarka is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist who specializes in the comprehensive surgical and non-surgical management of pelvic floor disorders. Her skillset includes repair of complex pelvic organ prolapse, management of urinary and fecal incontinence, repair of female pelvic fistulae, and management of complications from labor and delivery. She also has a special interest in transgender care and a minimally invasive vaginal approach to surgery.

Dr. Murarka grew up in Texas, but she spent every summer visiting her grandparents in Tri-Cities, WA and exploring the nearby National Parks. She knew she wanted to be closer to nature, which is what drew her to beautiful Olympia! She spends most of her free time with her husband and three large rescue pups hiking outdoors or playing board games at home. She enjoys woodworking and interior design, making craft cocktails for friends and family, traveling and exploring new cultures, listening to audiobooks, and practicing mindfulness with yoga and meditation.

Languages: English, Hindi, Spanish

Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Professional School: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (Distinction in Global Health - Dallas, TX)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (Administrative Chief Resident - Houston, TX)

Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN)

Medical Groups: Capital Physician Services, MultiCare

Medical Association Memberships: American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Urogynecologic Society, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Gold Humanism Honor Society

Research:

Twelve Month Outcomes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery in Patients With Uterovaginal or Posthysterectomy Vaginal Prolapse Enrolled in the Multicenter Pelvic Floor Disorders Registry

Investigating disparities in compliance of nursing pain reassessment for obstetrics and gynecology patients. 

Challenges and innovations in training gyn surgeons. OBG Management (2022 June). 

Understanding how the covid-19 pandemic affected perioperative obgyn patient care at a large, academic healthcare center.

An evaluation of pelvic floor disorders in a public and private healthcare setting.

Barriers to Care Affecting Presentation to Urogynecologists in a Community Setting. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg.

Baseline Assessment of Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual  Health in Yantalo, San Martin, Peru, Written Thesis. UT Southwestern MD with Distinction in  Global Health. April 2016.

Practice Philosophy: Dr. Murarka knows her patients' medical journeys begin long before they step foot in her office, and she strives to make each patient feel comfortable, heard, and understood. Her approach to patient care is holistic and education-focused, as she believes every patient deserves to have a detailed understanding of their own unique anatomy and all the options available to them to manage their symptoms in a way that aligns with their own individual goals.