About Florida Bladder Institute

Where Exceptional Expertise Meets Compassionate Care.

Our Team Approach: Comprehensive Care, Personalized Attention

A Dedicated Team Working Together for You

At Florida Bladder Institute, we understand that bladder and pelvic floor conditions can be deeply personal, often affecting a woman's confidence, comfort, and quality of life.

Led by internationally recognized urogynecologist Dr. Joseph Gauta, our dedicated team combines exceptional medical expertise with a compassionate, personalized approach to women's healthcare. Dr. Gauta works closely with our experienced physician assistants, Gabrielle Wright, PA-C, and Kelly Medina, PA-C, along with our dedicated clinical and administrative staff, to provide coordinated, compassionate care throughout every stage of treatment.

Whether you are visiting for your initial evaluation, ongoing treatment, or postoperative care, our team works together to ensure that your concerns are addressed and your treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs.

Meet Our Founder and Clinical Leader

Dr. Joseph Gauta

Nationally Recognized Surgeon, Educator & Leader in Urogynecology

Dr. Joseph Gauta is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, with more than 20 years of clinical experience. His specialized expertise attracts patients from across the United States and around the world. Recognized as a Top Doctor for more than 10 years, Dr. Gauta has also ranked among the top 1% of physicians nationwide for patient satisfaction by Press Ganey and received the prestigious Lewis I. Post Award for Surgical Excellence. Selected as one of only 50 national instructors for Boston Scientific's Pelvic Floor Institute, he continues to educate and train urologists, gynecologic surgeons, and urogynecologists internationally.

A graduate of Albany Medical College with residency and specialized training at Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Gauta is a past president of the Collier County Medical Society and remains actively involved in advancing women's healthcare. His philosophy is simple: Combine exceptional surgical expertise with innovative treatment options and the personal attention every patient deserves.

Dr. Joseph Gauta: A Tradition of Excellence

Nationally Recognized Urogynecologic Surgeon, Educator & Specialist

Double

Board-Certified

Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

20+ Years

Clinical Experience

Specialized women's healthcare and pelvic reconstructive surgery

10+ Years

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Longstanding recognition for professional excellence

Top 1%

Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction

Previously recognized among physicians nationwide

1 of 50

National Instructors

Selected for Boston Scientific's Pelvic Floor Institute

Worldwide

Physician Education

Training surgeons from around the world

Recipient of the Lewis I. Post Award for Surgical Excellence

Exceptional expertise may bring patients to our practice, but compassionate, personalized care is at the heart of everything we do

The Clinical Team Behind Your Care

A coordinated group of pelvic health providers

Gabrielle Wright, PA‑C

Certified Physician Assistant

Kelly Medina, PA‑C

Certified Physician Assistant

What Sets Our Care Apart

Integrated Pelvic Systems

Our evaluation covers urinary, reproductive, and lower gastrointestinal structures in one coordinated model.

In‑Office Diagnostic Technology

Specialized equipment allows essential testing to be completed during the same visit.

Minimally Invasive
Expertise

Advanced techniques support faster recovery and long‑term pelvic stability.

Collaborative
Provider Team

Multiple pelvic health specialists work together to support every stage of care.

You Don't Have to
Suffer in Silence

Pelvic health issues are common, but they don’t have to be
your new normal. You deserve to feel confident,
comfortable, and in control. We’re here to listen, find the
root cause, and help you get back to living a life you love.