Giulia Maria Rosa Ippolito, MD
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Giulia Ippolito, MD, MS, is a Urologist with fellowship training Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and a Health Services Researcher at the University of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Dallas (B.S, 2009) and Medical School at Texas A&M University (M.D., 2013). She completed General Surgery internship (2014) and Urology residency training at the University of Minnesota (2018), and subsequent fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS, formerly Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery) at the University of Michigan (2021). She also completed a master’s degree in Health and Healthcare Research at the University of Michigan in 2020.
Dr. Ippolito joined the University of Michigan, Department of Urology, Division of Neurourology, and Pelvic Reconstruction in July 2021. Her clinical practice is at University Hospital, West Ann Arbor Clinic, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital, and Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Dr. Ippolito's clinical focus and practice includes evaluating and treating urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, female pelvic floor dysfunction (pelvic organ prolapse, urethral diverticuli, fistula), and reconstruction of the lower urinary tract including ureteral obstruction. She performs transvaginal and transabdominal repair of pelvic organ prolapse, female incontinence surgery such as urethral bulking, synthetic and autologous urethral slings, complex reconstruction including urinary diversions, augmentation, and ureteral reconstruction using open and robotic approaches.
Dr. Ippolito is a NIDDK-funded K-12 Scholar under the University of Michigan UroEPI Career Development Program, and her research is focused on understanding and improving decision-making between patients and clinicians, especially in the care of overactive bladder. She is a member of several research collaboratives with the University of Michigan and across the nation (Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction Research Network; Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network).
Areas of Practice
Urology, Neurourology
Locations
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Urology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 2 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5330Get Directions -
Urology Clinic | West Ann Arbor Health Center-Parkland Plaza 380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210
Floor 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6201Get Directions
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University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Neurourology and urodynamics, female urology, health services research, shared decision-making, and decision aid use
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January 26, 2026 - "Dr Ippolito has been kind and compassionate with each appointment and encounter since we met. [...] Very grateful for her kindness."
December 15, 2025 - "Dr. Ippolito was and Is Incredible. So knowledgeable at her position and came up with a plan on the spot. She made me feel so comfortable and listened to me throughout the visit. I cannot say enough about how happy I am to have her [...]"
December 12, 2025 - "Dr. Ippolito is an extraordinary doctor. Outstanding at listening to you, explaining the results of tests, and following up with you."
December 10, 2025 - "Dr Ippolito is a fine woman, good Dr and nice person."
October 22, 2025 - "Dr. Ippolito was very professional & caring. She explained everything that was going to take place & afterward stated she would contact me with the results. I left feeling very comfortable with the care she & [...] provided."
October 8, 2025 - "Dr. Ippolito seemed a bit distracted during her session with me, not serious but not as warm and friendly as most of the doctors I've seen."
September 17, 2025 - "Dr. Ippolito is one of the most caring, compassionate doctors I have met over the course of my [...] years. I have had many surgeries, medical issues, etc over the years and so have encountered many doctors. I live almost [...] hours away from this U of M's medical building, so I was a bit concerned that I would just be treated like a 'number' there, but that has certainly not been the case. Dr. Ippolito has always taken the time to explain procedures to me and answer any and all of my questions."
August 19, 2025 - "Dr Ippolito was very thorough and explained all the options in an understandable way. She listened carefully to my questions and concerns and was very supportive of my points of view. I was extremely impressed by her professionalism and her compassion."
July 11, 2025 - "Dr. Ippolito was very kind & caring & provided thorough explanations of what was happening with me & what was available to treat me. The decision was left up to me. I was very comfortable with her & felt confident in my decision-making."
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