Dr Rena Malik is an American urologist, pelvic surgeon, and content creator. She is also a YouTuber and shares information about urologic, sexual, bladder health and more.
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Wiki/Biography
Rena Malik was born on Wednesday, 16 October 1985 (age 38 years; as of 2023) in the United States. Her zodiac sign is Libra. Her parents moved from Delhi, India to Buffalo, United States, before Rena was born.
A childhood image of Rena Malik
From 2002 to 2006, she did a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo. In 2010, she earned a Doctor of Medicine degree. [1]LinkedIn – Rena Malik Her educational journey includes completing medical school at NYU School of Medicine and undergoing urologic residency training at the University of Chicago. [2]AUA University
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
She was born in an Indian-American Punjabi family. [3]Instagram – Rena Malik MD [4]Instagram – Rena Malik MD
Parents & Siblings
Her mother, Pam Malik, is a nurse.
Rena Malik with her parents
Husband & Children
On 19 June 2010, she got married to Rocky RS, a physician. The couple has two sons.
A wedding day image of Rena Malik and Rocky RS
Rena Malik with her husband and sons
Religion
She follows Sikhism. [5]Instagram – Rena Malik MD
Career
Doctor
In June 2010, she joined the University of Chicago Medicine as a Resident Physician. From 2016 to 2018, she did a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) at the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center. She joined the University of Maryland School of Medicine as Assistant Professor in October 2018. In 2022, Rena Malik became an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology and also served as the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She specializes in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). Her expertise covers areas such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse through vaginal and robotic surgery, overactive bladder, male and female mesh-related complications, erectile dysfunction, postprostatectomy incontinence, and more.
Social Media Influencer
In July 2019, she created her YouTube channel, ‘Rena Malik, M.D.’, dedicated to providing urologic education. She has more than 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube.
Awards, Honours, Achievements
- 2019: Top Doctor for Urology and Urogynecology by Baltimore Magazine
- 2020: Top Doctor for Urology and Urogynecology by Baltimore Magazine
- 2021: Top Doctor for Urology and Urogynecology by Baltimore Magazine
Facts/Trivia
- Rena Malik also goes by the name Rena RM. [6]Facebook – Rena RM
- She does not know how to cook food; however, she has a knack for baking.
- She is based in Newport Beach, California, United States.
- She has been actively involved in promoting bladder health and was invited as the spokesperson for Bladder Health Month during the AUA Radio Media tour in 2019.
- She has made appearances on various platforms, including the SiriusXM Doctor Radio Men’s Health Show and several podcasts such as AUA University, AUA Inside Tract, and Incision UK Podcasts.
- Her significant contributions extend to academic publications, with over 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Her research focuses on critical areas such as gender disparities, health literacy, medical misinformation in social media, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
- She has worked as an online content editor for the Journal of Urology and Urology Practice journals. She is also a member of the editorial board for the Urology Practice Journal.
- Rena actively contributes to the communication committees for the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction, as well as the Association of Women Surgeons.
- She also engages in addressing salary pay disparities, serving on the Salary Pay Disparities committee for the Society of Women in Urology.
- She has played a key role as the AUA Mid-Atlantic Section Young Urologists & Social Media Chair and holds the position of chairperson for the annual MA-AUA Residents’ Day in 2022.
- In August 2023, she appeared as a guest in an episode of the podcast show ‘Huberman Lab Podcast’ by Andrew Huberman.
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