Paul J. MacKoul MD, FACOG
Dr. MacKoul specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery for the treatment of gynecological cancers as well as benign conditions such as fibroids, ovarian masses and endometriosis. Patients from throughout the Washington DC metro area seek his consultation and services. In addition to his exceptional technical skills, he is highly regarded for his warm and caring manner. Dr. MacKoul is board certified in both Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. As a leader in the field of laparoscopy, he has presented at major national meetings and been published in world renowned medical journals. He is frequently sought as a medical expert on techniques for minimally invasive removal of non-cancerous, pre-cancerous, and cancerous tumors. Dr. MacKoul founded and serves as Director of the Women's Surgery Center and is affiliated with many hospitals in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. He is the Director of Gynecologic Oncology and a Clinical Associate Professor at George Washington University Hospital. He is also the Director of Gynecologic Laparoscopy at Holy Cross Hospital and the former Director of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. MacKoul completed his fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of North Carolina, and his residency in OB/GYN at the University of Maryland. He graduated from Medical School at Tufts University after completing a Masters degree at Vincent T. Lombardi Cancer Center. He earned his undergraduate Bachelor degree from The College of the Holy Cross.
Natalya Danilyants, MD
Dr. Danilyants received her BA in Psychology from the University of New Orleans in 2000 and her MD from the LSUHSC School of Medicine in 2004. She completed her OB/GYN residency at George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC. Recipient of the Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award in 2007 and AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) Award for Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures in 2008. Dr. Danilyants has extensive training and experience in many areas of Women’s Health including: • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery • Surgical management of benign gynecologic conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps and ovarian masses • Diagnosis and treatment of pelvic organ prolapse including laparoscopic pelvic floor reconstruction • Dysfunctional uterine bleeding • Diagnosis and management of cervical dysplasia • Diagnosis and management of endometriosis • Annual exams including Pap smears, cervical exams, contraceptive management, and breast exams Dr. Danilyants is accepting new patient appointments in our Bethesda, Reston and McLean offices.
Stella J. Lii, MD, MPH
Dr. Lii received her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of California at Riverside. She received her MD from the Medical School for International Health at Ben Gurion University in Israel, in collaboration with Columbia University Health Sciences. Doctor Lii has a Masters in Public Health, with a concentration in Women's and Reproductive Health, from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her OB/GYN residency at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC and was the recipient of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Outstanding Resident's Award.
Dr. Lii is researching ways to perform surgery for her patients in the most effective and least invasive way possible. She will be presenting educational WSC surgery statistics at the national AAGL conference this November. The abstract title is "A Novel Approach to Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Using Only Two 5mm Ports: Initial Clinical Experience." Dr. Lii is an expert in performing traditional laparoscopic hysterectomies with 3-4 incisions, each incision only 5mm long. Along with Drs. MacKoul and Danilyants, she is a pioneer in the 2-port hysterectomy, which is a new and innovative technique using only 2 incisions. The result is a near scar-less surgery. Blood loss is usually minimal, and most patients are able to return home on the same day of surgery. Dr Lii has a special interest in international work. While in medical school, she took classes beyond the standard curriculum such as "Disaster Relief" and "Nutrition in the Third World", and spent nearly 3 months in rural India. In 2010, she was chosen to be part of a medical team who traveled to Guatemala to perform gyn surgeries, including hysterectomies, on women in the region.