Dr. Louisa Chatroux
Dr. Louisa Chatroux is the only fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon (MIGS) in Alaska and the only Nancy’s Nook–endorsed endometriosis surgeon in the state. She specializes in advanced laparoscopic, robotic, and hysteroscopic surgery, with a particular focus on complex endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, fibroids, and fertility-preserving care.
Dr. Chatroux completed a two-year fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, where she received advanced training in complex endometriosis excision, fibroid surgery, hysteroscopy, pelvic pain, and fertility-preserving procedures. She received specialized training in office hysteroscopy and the treatment of intrauterine adhesions (Asherman’s syndrome) with Dr. Keith Isaacson and in laparoscopic abdominal cerclage with Dr. Jon Einarsson. She also earned a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, focusing her research on access to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and disparities in surgical care.
Dr. Chatroux has built a high-volume surgical practice with a particular emphasis on endometriosis and complex minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. When surgery for endometriosis is appropriate, her approach emphasizes complete excision of disease while preserving healthy tissue and reproductive organs whenever possible and in alignment with each patient’s goals. She believes that effective treatment of endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain often extends beyond surgery and takes a multidisciplinary approach to care, collaborating with colorectal surgeons, urologists, pelvic floor physical therapists, and pain specialists. Her goal is to develop an individualized treatment plan focused on meaningful improvement in quality of life while supporting fertility and reproductive goals when desired.
Her surgical practice also includes laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy, robotic tubal reanastomosis, fimbrioplasty, advanced office and operative hysteroscopy, Sonata radiofrequency ablation for fibroids, and laparoscopic abdominal cerclage.
Dr. Chatroux believes strongly in patient education and shared decision-making, working with each patient to develop a treatment plan that reflects their symptoms, priorities, fertility goals, and quality of life.
Originally from Southern Oregon, Dr. Chatroux completed her undergraduate studies at Southern Oregon University and medical school and OB/GYN residency at Oregon Health & Science University. She and her husband are happy to call Anchorage home, where they enjoy skiing, trail running, backpacking, cooking, and exploring Alaska’s outdoors.
What Patients Say
“I came away from the visit feeling like I knew exactly what I needed to know. I had answers to the questions that I had and I felt good about the answers. Thank you for the great service. “
“Dr. Chatreau was well-informed on my medical history despite the fact that it was my first time meeting her. I always have a comforting and friendly experience when I visit AWH.”
“This was my first appointment with Dr. Louisa Chatroux. I will make my next appointment with her. I was impressed with Dr. Chatroux in every way. I felt comfortable being treated by her.”
” Dr. Chatreauox was very kind and professional, and I appreciated her offering extra pain control options for IUD placement.”
“Just my first visit but I had very good experiences and all staff were wonderful. Thank you “
“It meant a lot to me to have the Dr be so sweet and sympathetic over going over my records and seeing the trauma I went through in 2018. To know that she cared enough to ask me how I was doing meant the world to me. Wish more Dr’s could be like her. “
