J Quentin Clemens, MD, FACS, MSCI

Quentin Clemens
Edward J McGuire Professor of Urology
Urology Associate Chair for Research
Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) Fellowship Director
Medical School
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Urology Taubman Center Floor 2 Reception C
1500 E Medical Center Dr. SPC 5330
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
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J Quentin Clemens, MD, FACS, MSCI
Quentin Clemens
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    J. Quentin Clemens, MD, has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. His research focuses on epidemiology and health services research related to benign urologic diseases, health policy, and quality of care assessment in urology. He has had continuous funding from the NIH since 2001. Dr. Clemens is currently the Principal Investigator for two NIH-funded research networks – the University of Michigan LURN Research Site and the University of Michigan MAPP Research Network. He has served as the Chair of the MAPP Network since 2013. His clinical interests include female urinary incontinence, complex fistulas and erosions, lower urinary tract reconstruction using bowel segments, bladder dysfunction due to neurologic disease, video urodynamic evaluation of complex lower urinary tract dysfunction, and interstitial cystitis/ bladder pain syndrome

    Clinical Interests: Female urinary incontinence, complex fistulas, erosions, lower urinary tract reconstruction using bowel segments, bladder dysfunction due to neurologic disease, video urodynamic evaluation of complex lower urinary tract dysfunction, interstitial cystitis/ bladder pain syndrome

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      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation

    Research Overview

    Epidemiology and health services research related to benign urologic diseases, health policy, and quality of care assessment in urology

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      Infection and Inflammation of the Genitourinary Tract
      Clemens JQ. Journal of Urology, 2026 Jun 1; 215 (6): 763 - 764. DOI:10.1097/JU.0000000000004955
      PMID: 41641726
    • Journal Article
      Editorial
      Cameron AP, Gomelsky A, Smith AL, Kennelly M, Clemens JQ, Wein AJ. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 2026 Feb 1; 45 (S1): S5 - S6. DOI:10.1002/nau.70234
    • Journal Article
      Role of psychosocial factors of symptom flares in a cohort of patients with chronic urologic pelvic pain syndrome: A cognitive-affective approach
      Lackner JM, Xiong Y, Rogers AH, Radziwon CD, Gudleski GD, Sutcliffe S, Wang J, Naliboff BD, Clemens JQ, Danforth TL. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 2026 Jan 1; 196: DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2025.104942
    • Journal Article
      Symptoms and subtypes of patients with lower urinary tract dysfunction — insights from the Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network
      Yang CC, Kirkali Z, Cameron AP, Lai HH, Cella D, Andreev VP, Kreder KJ, Bradley CS, Helfand BT, Clemens JQ, Amundsen CL, Smith AR, Weinfurt KP, Lock J, Wiseman J, Buck T, Kapica S, Andreev V, Gillespie B, Merion R, Norton J, Star R, Bavendam T, Kusek J, Mueller S, Klim A, Shimony J, Lai H, Andriole G, Vicars B, Teller S, Gore JL, Yang C, Tumbarello J, Mowatt G, Elmblad N, Dutta N, Drnek L, Wei J, Pelletier-Cameron A, Harte S, Harris R, Fenner D, DeLancey J, Berger M, Clemens Q, Venezuela V, Talaty P, Nero J, Corona M, Buono S, Alverdy A, Chan JYF, Parrish T, Kenton K, Hairston JC, Griffith J, Lopez A, Moss L, Sung V, O’Donnell MA, Magnotta V, Lutgendorf SK, Erickson BA, Bradley CS, Kreder K, McLean S, Longoria N, Hayes A, Gilliam R, Dombeck C, Webster G, Siddiqui N, Preud’homme XA, Peterson D, Harshbarger T, Fraser MO, Flynn K, Weinfurt K, Amundsen C. Nature Reviews Urology, 2026 Jan 1; DOI:10.1038/s41585-026-01155-6
      PMID: 42204281
    • Journal Article
      Transitions From Regional to Widespread Pain in Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Study of Chronic Pelvic Pain II Research Network Study
      Clemens JQ, Naliboff BD, Bradley CS, Yang CC, Clauw DJ, Williams D, Lai HH, Sutcliffe S, Harte SE, Spitznagle T, Landis JR. Journal of Urology, 2026 Jan 1; 746 - 755. DOI:10.1097/JU.0000000000004943
      PMID: 41564284
    • Journal Article
      Treat to Target Approach: a new paradigm for the treatment of idiopathic overactive bladder
      Ippolito GM, Crescenze I, Clemens JQ, Chermansky C. Journal of Urology, 2026 Jan 1; DOI:10.1097/JU.0000000000005052
      PMID: 41945772
    • Journal Article
      Infection and Inflammation of the Genitourinary Tract
      Clemens JQ. Journal of Urology, 2025 Dec 1; 214 (6): 663 - 664. DOI:10.1097/JU.0000000000004687
      PMID: 40747819
    • Journal Article
      Infection and Inflammation of the Genitourinary Tract
      Clemens JQ. Journal of Urology, 2025 Nov 1; 214 (5): 547 - 548. DOI:10.1097/JU.0000000000004686
      PMID: 40747809

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    Congratulations to Dr. Clemens — 2026 AUA Victor Politano Award Recipient!

    Dr. Clemens has been honored with the prestigious 2026 AUA Victor Politano Award in recognition of outstanding leadership and scholarship in urinary incontinence.