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
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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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    • Center Member
      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
      Sex-biased toll-like receptor 4 signaling in nociplastic pelvic pain
      Lenert ME, Pontari M, Hidalgo-Lopez E, Clemens JQ, Kaplan CM, Harte SE, Schrepf A. Brain Behavior and Immunity, 2027 Jan 1; 139: DOI:10.1016/j.bbi.2026.107032
      PMID: 42805419
    • Journal Article
      UROLOGISTS PERFORMING UROGYNECOLOGY AND RECONSTRUCTIVE PELVIC SURGERY PROCEDURES: THE IMPACT OF FELLOWSHIP TRAINING.
      Jericevic Schwartz D, Gaddam R, Koo J, Rosenblum N, Ginsberg D, Clemens JQ, Brucker BM. Urol Pract, 2026 Oct 5; 101097UPJ0000000000001101 DOI:10.1097/UPJ.0000000000001101
      PMID: 42832773
    • Journal Article
      Distinct connectivity patterns subserve 2 dimensions of the chronic pain experience
      McLain NJ, Kaplan CM, Naliboff BD, Rodriguez L, Moldwin R, Williams DA, Farrar JT, Harris RE, Spitznagle T, Clauw D, Clemens JQ, Harte SE, Kutch JJ, Schrepf A. Pain, 2026 Sep 24; 167 (11): 2625 - 2636. DOI:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000004114
      PMID: 42806761
    • Journal Article
      Infection and Inflammation of the Genitourinary Tract
      Clemens JQ. Journal of Urology, 2026 Jul 1; 216 (1): 122 - 123. DOI:10.1097/JU.0000000000004956
      PMID: 41641720
    • 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
      PMID: 41762119
    • Journal Article
      Factors Impacting Continuation of Onabotulinum Toxin Therapy for Idiopathic and Neurogenic Urgency Urinary Incontinence
      Sadeghi Z, Bethel EC, Daignault-Newton S, Ippolito GM, Rush A, Gelman J, Romo PGB, Cameron AP, Clemens JQ, Gupta P, Stoffel JT. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 2026 Jan 1; DOI:10.1002/nau.70516
    • Journal Article
      Infection and Inflammation of the Genitourinary Tract
      Clemens JQ. Journal of Urology, 2026 Jan 1; Publish Ahead of Print: 1 - 2. DOI:10.1097/JU.0000000000004957
      PMID: 41641727

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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.