Nel Gerig M.D.

Vice Chair

Education and Training  

• High School – Flanagan High School, Flanagan, Illinois
• Undergraduate –  Olivet Nazarene University, California State University at Los Angeles
• Medical School – Doctor of Medicine, David Gefen School of Medicine at UCLA 
• Internship – General Surgery, University of Colorado
• Residency –  Urology, University of Colorado
• Board Certification – American Board of Urology, Emeritus  

Dr. Nel Gerig practiced clinical urology in the Denver metropolitan area, during which time she ultimately narrowed her focus to the study and treatment of the many disorders that contribute to pelvic pain.  She developed an interdisciplinary network of professionals dedicated to such treatment while in her practice location at The Pelvic Solutions Center.

Professional Honors and Accomplishments  

• Assistant Clinical Professor, Family Medicine, University of Colorado 2016 – 2022
• Clinical Professor, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  1998 – 2004
• Professional Affiliations
  • Rocky Mountain Urological Society, member  1997 – 2022
    • Board of Directors 2001 – 2015
    • President, Board of Directors 2011 – 2013
  • Rocky Mountain Kidney Stone Center
    • Board of Directors  2007 – 2019
  • American Urological Association, member  1995 – present
  • American Urological Association, South Central Section, member  1996 – 2022
  • Society of Women in Urology, member  1995 – 2022
  • American Association of Clinical Urologists  1996 – 2019
  • Colorado Medical Society, member  1999 –  2022
  • SurgOne, PC Board of Directors 2016 – 2022
  • National Vulvodynia Association 2017 – 2022
  • International Pelvic Pain Society, member 2010 – 2022
• Dr. Gerig has presented at multiple local, national, and international conferences.
• 5280 Top Docs multiple-year recognition

Personal   

Now retired, she remains active in educational efforts regarding pelvic pain.  In her free time she enjoys travel, golf, skiing, and gardening.