About Dr. South

Mary South, MD, MHA, is a dedicated urogynecologist at Northeast Ohio Urogynecology in Akron, Ohio. As a native of northeastern Ohio, Dr. South is passionate about treating and caring for the local women in the community.   

Dr. South began her studies at The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, before pursuing her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, she achieved her master’s degree in health administration from the University of Cincinnati. 

After graduation, she went on to complete a four-year residency program in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. While in residency, Dr. South was named chief resident as well as being the recipient of the 2004 Robert A. Ross Research Award. 

A passionate learner, Dr. South also took part in a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. During her fellowship and over the years, she has published various peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed chapters to several books, and presented award-winning educational videos on surgical techniques at national medical conferences.  

Her professional experiences include serving as the division director for female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery division at the University of Cincinnati, as well as being a co-fellowship director there. 

When she’s not helping patients with their women’s health concerns, Dr. South enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their three children, hiking in the metro parks and biking.