After five years, fibroids regrew--which is not uncommon. I went in for imaging every 10 months or so to keep track of fibroid growth and I'm glad I did. Around the five year mark, they found adenomyosis, which is a common side effect of any gynecological surgery. It appeared on my surgical sites. This isn't the doctor's fault, but it's useful to know and to get imaging for it in the years after surgery. Problem is, when I went back to Dr Winner about a 2nd myomectomy, she encouraged me to do the myomectomy--which could have further increased my Adenomyosis issue. Mine was caused by surgery. The risk of more Adenomyosis was high with another myomectomy. Also, the iron testing she does before surgery is very general--I was anemic (at 24) when her test said my iron was fine. The Adenomyosis was making me anemic (it bizarrely hoards iron in the uterus). At no point did doctor winner advise me that there were other options for treating the Adenomyosis, like HIFU and UAE--both don't require traditional surgery and have great results for fibroids and Adenomyosis while preserving the uterus and eliminating the other health issues from Adenomyosis. This isn't fair to patients. I don't regret my 2020 surgery with Dr. Winner at all, myomectomy was my only choice with a massive fibroid and Winner was 100% the right choice. But when I complained of surgical site pain at my belly button, she didn't inform me that this could be a common side effect of the surgery where bits of endometrial lining could be accidentally left there--causing, essentially, endometriosis. There are interventional radiology treatments that are outpatient for this common side effect. Finding out that crucial context on my conditions had been left out by Dr. Winner in consultations was... not trust building. Dr. Winner should give patients more well rounded advice even if it means they don't choose surgery with her. She's amazing at getting big fibroids out with virtually no scars, doing endo excision, etc., but if you have post surgical issues or adenomyosis or fibroids that are 5-7cm and under, you may want to seek other consultations with interventional radiologists. Ultimately, I traveled to another state to get uterine artery embolization to kill off the fibroids and adenomyosis, which is performed through a single vein. No scars, no need for healing up my abdominal wall, and very little risk of causing more adenomyosis. 1.5 months out, my stomach has shrunk, my inflammation is down, my cycles are cycling and I feel great. I'll go in for cryo treatment of the belly button endo soon. --But I had to do extensive research and find other options all on my own. It would've been the kind thing to do to refer me to other practitioners so I could get the results I needed--elimination of adenomyosis and reducing risk of more adenomyosis sites. read more

I recently had surgery with Dr. Winner and Dr. Kretzer after visiting their new clinic Full Spectrum. They are both experts in their field and after 20+ years of pain I was able to finally get endometriosis removed and diagnosed. Their office is easy to work with and really lovely - they make it feel as comfortable as possible which is a relief to someone scared of doctors offices! read more

After seven years of chronic bloating and pelvic pain, and countless doctors dismissing me with "it's just anxiety," I finally found real help at Full Spectrum. Dr. Winner and Dr. Kretzer listened to my concerns, validated my experiences, and took the time to truly understand what I was going through. They diagnosed me with both endometriosis and adenomyosis, and after surgery, confirmed the diagnosis. The care and support they provided throughout the entire process -- from consultations to surgery -- were beyond what I had ever received before. Their genuine empathy helped me rebuild trust in my body. If you're dealing with pelvic pain and feeling dismissed, don't give up -- Dr. Winner and Dr. Kretzer changed my life, and I'm forever grateful. read more

I'm incredibly grateful to Dr. Winner and her team. I was referred to her by my fertility doctor for a surgical consultation, and I'm so glad I followed through. Because I don't typically experience much day-to-day pain, I initially thought a general OB-GYN might be able to manage my case -- but my REI strongly recommended that I see a specialist, and now I fully understand why. Dr. Winner impressed me from the very first meeting. She's calm, knowledgeable, and meticulous. She walked me through the surgical plan in detail, answered all my questions patiently, and made me feel genuinely cared for. Her team is also highly efficient and responsive -- I always felt well-informed and supported throughout the entire process. During surgery, Dr. Winner found that I was actually a Stage III-IV patient with extensive deep infiltrating disease and adhesions -- far more than what we had initially expected based on my minimal symptoms. I turned out to be a classical "silent" case, which made me even more grateful to have been in the hands of someone so experienced. She handled everything with great care and precision, including meticulous dissection and thorough adhesion removal, as well as placement of adhesion barriers to optimize healing. What surprised me most was how well I recovered. Compared to a laparoscopic surgery I had many years ago, this time the recovery was significantly easier -- less pain, quicker return to normal, and overall a smoother experience. Dr. Winner didn't schedule unnecessary follow-ups, but warmly encouraged me to update her anytime in the future -- whether it's a pregnancy or just life. That simple gesture really meant a lot. I left the clinic feeling not only physically better but also deeply respected and supported. Endometriosis is a condition that's so often misunderstood or dismissed -- and I now know firsthand how important it is to be treated by someone who truly specializes in it. If you're navigating this disease, especially if surgery is involved, I strongly recommend seeking care from an endometriosis specialist. It really makes all the difference. And Dr. Winner is the best choice that you can ever imagine. read more

I had surgery with Dr Winner two years ago. She discovered stage 4 endometriosis and I had a hysterectomy and endo excision. Recovery was easy, she is very skilled, and I felt safe in her care. I still see pelvic floor PT occasionally to deal with pain/scarring, but my pain is a tiny fraction of what it was. She changed my life. Thanks doc. read more

I'm so thankful I was referred to Dr. Winner. After years of seeking answers and facing obstacles, it was such a relief to connect with her office and get a treatment plan in place. Her reputation precedes her, so her schedule was pretty full, and my operation was booked several months out. Still, due to my circumstances, they recommended a follow-up MRI to reassess and explore moving the date sooner, if possible. To our surprise, the morning of my MRI (five months before my scheduled surgery), I was experiencing extreme pain and called Dr. Winner's office. The nurse said it may be ovarian torsion (it was) and recommended I seek immediate care. Even more surprising: At the ER, I was informed that Dr. Winner was almost out of surgery and wanted to come speak with me. WOW! Soon after, she and her surgical mentee/partner arrived at my bedside. Dr. Winner suggested we do the operation that day. Scary and painful as the whole experience had been, I'm very fortunate Dr. Winner was onsite and ready to jump into action. The operation went better than could have even been expected. If it hadn't been for Dr. Winner and her attentive team, I very well may have lost my ovary and fallopian tube that day. Instead, more than a year later, I remain grateful beyond measure for their expertise and top-tier quality of care. I'm happy to echo the overwhelming praise on this page and further vouch for Dr. Winner's undeniable, exceptional success in her field! read more

This is your sign to book an appointment immediately with Dr. Winner :). LOL, but in all seriousness, Dr. Winner is AMAZING. While struggling on my journey with Endometriosis and Fibroids, Dr. Winner worked with me to find the right solution for me and my life. At every twist and turn, she presented me with options on how to move forward. I felt completely in control, educated, and felt that we were collaborating on what the best decision would be to benefit me. In the end, I went with a hysterectomy. In our meetings, Dr. Winner was very to-the-point, but never made me feel rushed or unheard. She would throughly answer my many, many questions (even if it was the third time I was asking). My surgery went smoothly, and I was well taken care of by Dr. Winner's team (even weeks after my procedure). I am now 6 months post op and I couldn't be happier. My life has improved 1000% and I owe it to Dr. Winner and her amazing team! read more

Dr Winner is an angel!! And I do mean that quite literally. My 23 year old daughter was referred to her for life altering endometriosis. She lives in Montana and we did several virtual visits prior to her coming to Seattle for extensive testing, coordination with a colo-rectal surgeon and major surgery. Turns out she has Stage 4 endometrosis that had breeched her colon. She had to have 8 inches of her colon removed, 3 large cysts (one in the ovary - which Dr Winner was able to save) and much to our relief, my daughter was pain free after several years of agony. Dr Winners staff coordinated with the two other surgeons in the O.R., testing facilities and the hospital. She came to Seattle and was here for three weeks start to finish. Needless to say we will be forever grateful and can say that there is not a better OB/GYN surgeon out there!! read more

Dr. Winner is amazing!! I had surgery with her in July 2020 and my recovery has been so easy I can hardly believe it. She performed removal of 2 ovarian cysts (Endometriomas specifically) and excision of stage IV endometriosis, laparoscopically. I had my surgery on a Thursday afternoon--was in and out of bed myself Friday night, no longer taking narcotics Saturday, and was off Ibuprofen & Tylenol by the following Tuesday. Considering I've had a similar surgery and could not get out of bed myself for at least a week solid, this new timeline was insane for me. To those who are familiar with Nancy's Nook or EndoMetropolis, I'll admit I was hesitant to see Dr. Winner at first because she wasn't on either of their lists, but they are missing out! I'm so glad she did my excision surgery and plan to see her again when/if I decide to get a hysterectomy (Not related to endo). I could go on and on about how awesome she is but will stop myself here. Basically, Dr. Winner is an incredibly skilled surgeon who is sympathetic to her patients and passionate about what she does. I trust her judgement because it truly feels like she wants what is best for you and your situation, even if it means not having surgery with her. I highly recommend her to anyone considering gynecologic surgery! read more

I can't recommend Dr. Winner highly enough! She is kind and caring, intelligent and logical, and a very skilled surgeon. For years, my concerns about abdominal pain and missed periods were dismissed by other doctors and ob-gyns, even IVF doctors and endometriosis surgeons. I literally spent years going to doctors insisting I had Asherman's Syndrome and no one believed me except Dr. Winner. Dr. Winner coordinated with Dr. Broughton at Pacific Northwest Fertility (who is also absolutely fantastic) who was able to conduct a Hysterosalpingography (HSG) within 24 hours to confirm my uterine scar tissue and then completed a successful hysteroscopy to remove all my scar tissue within a month. Dr. Winner then successfully completed my laparoscopy procedure to treat the endometriosis (and a uterine fibroid) related to / resulting from 3 years of uterine scar tissue blockage. I'm glad to say that I no longer have issues with uterine scar tissue, or missed cycles and am no longer diagnosed as "infertile." Thanks so much! read more

I was referred to Dr. Winner from my fertility specialist. My specialist wanted Dr. Winner's opinion on whether I should have surgery (for endometriosis) before moving forward with IVF. This is such a tough decision and I am so glad to have had consulted with Dr. Winner. I ultimately did NOT have surgery but I can tell you that her attitude, knowledge and honestly were sooo appreciated. She could've easily said yep, let's operate but instead looked at my case individually and felt I should move forward with IVF. Dr. Winner is part of the reason I now have two beautiful babies. After doing a lot of research on excision surgery for endometriosis and fibroid surgery, I've learned it is so important to find an ob/gyn who SPECIALIZES in this (meaning does it day in and day out like Dr. Winner!)! I would highly recommend seaking her out for a consult if you have any gyn issues. read more

Don't trust her with your body, she ruined my entire life. Living with pain after I had a hysterectomy with her. Lot of false claims. Even did a prolapse surgery which gives me terrible pain. She got my consent when I was about to be sedated. Winner, If you're reading this, please don't do this young women. Encourage them to change their lifestyle and diet. I really react to red meat and diary and thus I know you you didn't really excise my endo instead you took my uterus and ovaries and cervix so I won't react to it. Stop doing what you're doing to young women. read more

Dr. Brooke Winner should be the first person you see for any type of gynecological issues! She is professional, kind and explains everything in an easy to understand way. The procedures she ended up performing All laparoscopically were: -Ovarian cystectomy (Dermoid) - Myomectomy (Uterine Fibroid) -Excision of endometriosis -Hysteroscopic removal of IUD In the past I've also had a laparotomy to remove my right ovary with another surgeon and my recovery this time around was so much quicker. 1 night in the hospital and back to work within a couple days vs 4 nights and a month recovery. Not to mention laparoscopic barely scars vs laparotomy left me with a 4inch vertical incision ! If you have any gynecological issues you should definitely consider laparoscopic and see Dr. Winner! I am eternally grateful for everything she has done and after months of chronic pain I am finally pain free! read more

4 minutes agoNEW During a consultation with another gynecologist, I was told that my only option to treat my suspected endometriosis was a hysterectomy, and removal of any additional tissue would not be necessary. Being only 34 at the time, and having done a fair amount of research previously, that didn't feel right to me. I'm so glad that I was able to find Dr Winner and seek her opinion. She answered all my questions and provided a wealth of information during our consultation. She successfully removed my endometriosis laparoscopically. I'm just over a month post-op and after 15 years of horrible pain, I am finally feeling relief and getting back to living my life. I will be forever grateful. This surgery was life changing for me. read more

Just when I thought I had lost all hope that I would have to go through with an unwanted Hysterectomy I discovered Dr. Brooke Winner. In 2021 I was diagnosed with a large 10cm fibroid that was in the back wall of my uterus. I had extremely heavy periods changing an Ultra Tampon and Pad every hour. I also felt very uncomfortable when my bladder or bowels were full and went to the bathroom frequently. My uterus was the size of an 18 week pregnancy making me often appear very bloated and pregnant looking. No doctor wanted to listen to me. They all said it might be CANCER because I only had one and it grew super fast. They also said a myomectomy was too risky for bleeding out because it was so large. They told me I had no choice but to get a hysterectomy especially since I was done having kids (I am 37 with 3 kids). This was devastating to me. And even though I am certain I am done having children the finality of a hysterectomy and the possible complications really freaked me out. I started to seek more opinions. Doctor after doctor told me my only option was a hysterectomy. I even consulted a radiologist to do Uterine Artery Embolization and was told no due to the risk of Cancer. Thankfully I finally found Dr. Winner through this support group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1440080029622486/ called Myomectomy Support Group. I discovered that she specializes in large fibroids and endometriosis. She took extended surgical training to know how to handle cases like mine. Only bummer was is that I am in Hawaii and Dr. Winner is in Seattle so this meant I would have to travel and recover away from home. I was nervous about this. But as soon as I contacted the office the ball started rolling. I sent over all of my labs, ultrasound, MRI etc. The office staff was very helpful. They told me that everything would be done within the week of my surgery to help with the ease of travel. So my Pre-Op was just a few days before my surgery. I had already read tons of reviews about how awesome Dr. Winner was so I wasn't so nervous to not meet her in person until the Pre-Op. Oh my goodness did she exceed my expectations. I had a list of 14 questions! Yes 14! By the end of the visit she asked me if I had any questions. Well she answered all of them! I was shocked at how thorough she was that I didn't even need to ask her anything. She also has amazing bed side manner that I had yet to experience from other doctors I had seen. She actually LISTENED to me. She didn't care if I was done having kids or not. She heard me that I did not want a hysterectomy. She even assured me that I had no worries that my myomectomy could into a hysterectomy. She said in all her years of operating she has never had that happened so I could be worry free about that! Dr. Winner and her awesome team performed a laparoscopic myomectomy which is minimally invasive and left very little scars. She also used a bag to contain the fibroid as she removed it. Today I am 3.5 weeks PO and I feel great. I honestly can't believe how minimal the pain was. I was up and walking the neighborhood day 3 and was on a train for 6 hours day 4. I immediately noticed a difference in how frequently I needed to use the bathroom. I also see a significant different in the size of my tummy. I feel like I can breathe again! I feel like I got my life back. I am so thankful that she chose to take the extended surgical training so she can help people like me! I am thankful that she is an advocate for women! We need to change how the surgical program for OBs works. We need more doctors like her! We need OBs who are not trained in these areas to refer to specialist doctors like her instead of just opting for a hysterectomy. I promise to help spread the word so that more people know they don't have to settle. Thank you again Dr. Winner for everything. I am forever grateful! read more

I can't say enough about Dr. Winner! I had an incredible journey with a very large fibroid and wanting to maintain fertility. I even hosted Dr. Winner on my podcast to share valuable information and my story! If you are looking to learn more about Dr. Winner, various treatments and procedures follow the link below and give us a listen! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PQIqWCVEjn1E8U2A7Uxs7 read more

After seeking advice from three OB-GYN, I found my life saver. Dr. Winner was the advocate for my reproductive health. She recently removed a 11 cm fibroid (like the size of a bagel) laparoscopically from me. My post operation pain was minimal. I would return to work as expected in a week. I highly recommend Dr. Winner for any women's health consultation. read more

It's been two weeks since my total laparoscopic hysterectomy. I had about 7 years of issues with my periods. My gyno and I had tried many options to try and regulate my periods. We exhausted just about every plan of action until I heard the magic words of "oh, let's just take it out!" I have to say that I practically jumped up and down with joy. Then reality sat in of what was about to happen. I was referred to Dr Brooke Winner and knew the moment she walked in the exam room that this was going to be great. I was so impressed with her confidence in her extensive training and experience was evident. When you are going under the knife, that is exactly what you want. She explained exactly what I was to expect - before, during and after. All nerves completely vanished. The day of the procedure I was more concerned about the nurses at the hospital struggling to get my IV started than I was for the actual procedure. I was in and out in what seemed like minutes....thank you to the great meds!! I stayed at the hospital for about 4 hrs after surgery to make sure I could urinate and handle some food. Thanks to the catheter, it was a little painful but there was no discharge. Nothing at all - almost as if nothing happened. I was able to get home and get comfy. Walking around wasn't that painful either. I was really amazed at how great I felt. I took the pain pills for maybe 3 days, switched to Advil/Tylenol and then nothing. Like I said, it's been two weeks and I feel like I never had anything done. Ok, maybe a little when I laugh. I'm still taking it easy and won't be pushing it just like the Dr ordered. She even called to check on me the next day. I'm telling you - well cared for is exactly how I felt. I can't say enough great things about Dr Winner and I will damn sure recommend her to anyone that might be steering towards this procedure. She is so professional but also so personable. She truly is the best!! read more

Dr. Brooke Winner MD operated on my wife January2020. My Wife was at her wits end, she had been struggling for many years specially the last two years before her operation. There were over a dozen doctors that could not find any problems and told my wife that every symptom and issue was "normal"! After meeting with Dr. Brooke Winner, we noticed the instant professionalism, concern and compassion towards the situation. We truly appreciate what you she done in our lives; we are now proud parents of a beautiful princess after over 10 years of trying. Thank you soooooo much!!! Dr. Brooke Winner is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

I have been working with Dr. Winner for over 1 year now. She is a Specialty Trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon who specializes in Laparoscopic Surgery for Fibroids, Cysts, Endometriosis, etc. She is not only a very skilled surgeon, but a kind and warm hearted doctor who is thoughtful and caring. Every patient that I have sent her way came back well healed and well cared for. They loved her! We are lucky to have such a gifted Gynecologic Surgeon in Seattle. read more

This review has been a long time coming. Like one other reviewer, I have also had very intimidating and invasive procedures in the past (doctors were dismissive, after care was way below satisfactory, IV's continuously were put in wrong, my concerns were slighted, I was told it's just me, etc,). That past experience left me with a huge emotional scar and so much skepticism that I was debating staying away from hospitals for as long as I could stand it. Since Dr. Winner does surgeries out of one of the hospitals that fits within the description above, I was beyond nervous about the procedure she suggested. I seriously had to weigh the pros/cons more than usual before going back to that hospital and only decided to move forward after our lengthy conversations and reading her reviews (at the time, she and I did not have a long rapport, as she recently took over my regular Gyno's patient's). Dr. Winner listened, asked questions, and attempted to reassure me, but I was still nervous....until I checked into the hospital. The experience was like night & day compared to my last: The nurses were attentive and seemed to have read the notes from Winner about my tricky veins. Dr. Winner came up with a solution that made the IV poke short and painless. Brilliant! I've never smiled with relief before a surgery. Pre-op: she checked in with me while I was still lucid and came across as comfortable, confident and very reassuring. Recovery seemed to go as planned; she was on time and there were no complications. Post surgery was just as smooth; there was individualized follow up AND pain management was taken care of. The recovery was quick, the results were as expected and I am glad that Dr. Winner suggested the procedure that she did. My quality of life is much better because of it! I appreciate the surgical bedside manor, attentive problem solving, follow up and just overall quality of care. Thanks, Ms. Brooke Winner!! I'm still learning; it's about the team more than the hospital. I highly recommend Dr. Winner and her team. read more

I was referred to Dr Winner by my obgyn after painfully discovering I had a large twisted fibroid. At 71 fibroids have usually shrunk with the advent of menopause. Lucky me I fall into the exception category. Mine had grown to three times what should have been normal size. Dr. Winner saw me for an emergency consult and scheduled laparoscopic surgery as soon as I could get on her schedule. Then Covid hit. So the procedure needed to be rescheduled. Two additional months later it was done. During that whole time, Dr. Winner and her staff stayed in touch with me, effectively "holding" my hand until surgery could proceed. Everyone from scheduling...and in a pandemic when you don't know from day to day 'when' something can proceed, that is a very difficult job; to nursing staff and Dr. Winner, they all checked in with me, keeping me up to date on any changes, and making sure I was ok. The procedure was a total success, and I feel better than I have in a long time. Guess I didn't realize just how sick I'd become in the last year as the tumor grew. Although I'm retired now, I have spent most of my career working in hospital and clinical situations. Because of that I can pretty much walk into a physicians office and tell by the energy and respect that is given to the doctor, how cohesive the team is. It's this energy that makes the difference between an ok practice....and an excellent one. Dr. Winner and her staff have built an excellent one. I will continue to be grateful that Dr. Winner has developed a much needed specialty and that because of that, at 71 I'm now feeling more like 50 again...ok maybe 60. It's been a smooth and easy recovery and I feel good again. read more

Wonderful experience! When I first met Dr. Winner - I mistook her genius for abruptness. But I kept with her and realized, she simply doesn't waste time on fluff. She is clear, precise, upfront, honest and understanding. I had been having undiagnosed pain for years. We decided to see if I had Endometriosis through exploratory surgery. Luckily I did not but it gave me great peace of mind knowing what I don't have vs what I do. She was able to fix a few other things while she was at it that have made a huge difference for me! While we didn't figure out the big cause, she gave me more clarity into my health journey and helped with other items. All while being kind, friendly and considerate of my unique story. I would HIGHLY recommend reaching out to her if you have gynecological surgery needs. 5 stars! read more

Excellent Surgeon, I met with a few surgeons to talk about having a laparoscopic hysterectomy, when I met with doctor Winner I knew I had found the right one . I had problems with large fibroids for years And had to take care of it. She is to the point, tells you exactly what is going to happen step by step. But what really impressed me was her passion for what she does, you can really see it. I had the surgery in December and could not be happier!! I had very little pain. I would say 1 out of 10, did not need to take any pain medication.. I was out and walking by the 3rd day. The nurse that wheeled me into surgery, commented to me that they love working with doctor Winner because she tells them what she needs 5 steps before she needs it. She is impressive !!!! read more

I'm not being hyperbolic, I truly believe Dr. Winner saved my life if not my sanity. I had suffered years of intractable migraine plus heavy bleeding that was not being controlled by an IUD or birth control pills. It was bad enough for at least one terrifying ER visit. I met with Dr. Winner, whom I had been referred to by my exceptional PCP Dr. Jessica Rongstitch. She made me immediately comfortable and reassured me that the next step, a hysterectomy, could be done with minimal opening of the abdomen and the recovery would be minimal. Virginia Mason treated me like a guest in a fine hotel and yes, I was in and out with a single night overnight. Since then, no bleeding and no migraine. I should have had this done so much sooner. Thanks to Dr. Winner I have my life back. She deserves all compliments and praise. She is an excellent doctor and an even better surgeon, Seattle is lucky to have her practicing here read more

Dr. Winner is the best doctor I have ever seen. She really listens, she answers every question thoroughly, is completely available when you need her, and is an incredibly skilled surgeon. She performed a hysterectomy on me, and I had very little pain, went home the next day, and had a super smooth recovery with no complications. I couldn't ask for a better doctor! read more

I have a history of fibroids causing abnormal vaginal bleeding. I had endometrial ablation which helped somewhat but unfortunately, the bleeding continued. OBGYN suggested a hysterectomy as the last resort. I was not ready for a major surgery and started to look for a second opinion. I found Dr. Winner. She suggested a hysteroscopy with myosure. During the procedure she was able to remove two fibroids. The procedure went very smoothly and I felt fine the next day (no pain/minimal discharge). So far, I am not experiencing any more abnormal bleeding. Thank you Dr. Winner read more

I could not recommend Dr. Winner more! Dr. Winner performed a laparoscopic surgery for me earlier this month. It was a complicated procedure and thanks to her talent and experience, it was minimally invasive and my recovery was fast. If I had gone to a less experienced doctor, I know this would not have been the case. I faced a very intimidating health scare and she was the perfect doctor to work with. She explained the situation to me in a way I could easily understand it and she made sure I was cared for in the best way possible. I could not recommend her enough. Her expertise, her bedside manor, her follow up - she is a great surgeon and I am really lucky to have had her as my doctor! read more

I had a severe case of endometriosis, fibroids, extremely painful cycles and more which were severely affecting my quality of life. I didn't know the full extent of my issues until after surgery.... I was referred to Dr. Winner through my naturopath who was concerned about my continued symptoms after my first surgery with ablation of endometriosis and endometrioma removal in August 2017. I had a different surgeon at the time and wasn't ready for a hysterectomy. Unfortunately, there is always a risk that the symptoms and endometriosis would return and chose (then) to keep my uterus and ovaries- hoping "cleaning the junk out" would do the trick. My doctor referred me to Dr. Winner's practice due to the nature of my previous health history and complex issues. A general OBGYN would not have had the expertise that Dr. Winner has with complicated female issues and surgical expertise. Her specialty focusing in high risk patients with complicated health histories was exactly what I needed to walk me through the steps of discovering exactly what was going on after my 2017 surgery with some testing and where my body stood in 2019. After the tests were performed, I was walked step by step verbally and visually (drawn diagrams) what was happening inside my body and what options I had to handle my health. Dr. Winner provided me with options and gave me the risks and rewards of all the options. I had my health plan set before my December 2019 surgery, and knew if the endometriosis had destroyed too much that a full removal was MY best option for recovery and a life with less pain and higher quality of life. From the moment I woke up after surgery I noticed a difference with less pain (and it wasn't just because of narcotics!). I was walking the hospital floor a few hours after surgery in less pain than during my cycles every month. The nurses even asked how my pain was since they were amazed at my mobility. I am a pain pansy, and to my delight, only needed about 24 hours of narcotics to manage pain. I was informed prior to surgery of my hormone options and after my full hysterectomy my symptoms were handled with Rx meds once I noticed I needed some hormone adjustments since medical menopause was setting in. Dr. Winner "reused" 3 old incisions from my previous laparoscopy- as not to further scar my belly. The recent incisions have healed so nicely and quickly directly over the old ones, and never had any issues with them from the laparoscopy. I'm 8 weeks post op now and have had all my questions and needs addressed before and after surgery. I'm so happy to be relieved of such pain on a consistent basis and looking forward to focusing my energy and efforts on other aspects of my life. Thank you, Dr. Winner, for helping me to have less pain and more freedom to focus on my life and family without constant pain. I had fibroids, endometriosis on both ovaries, endometriosis around my Fallopian tube and against my rectum, endometrioma inside my right ovary, and tissue encasing my left ovary to my pelvis. We just happened to be leaving the hospital floor to go home and Dr. Winner was entering the elevator at the same time to leave the hospital. She handed over the pictures taken during the surgery and said she could take the time right then to discuss how everything went and what happened. Since I was feeling pretty good and was interested in hearing what she had to say, we agreed and were taken to a conference room to informally discuss the surgery from a few hours earlier. I knew how much pain I'd been in, but the pictures- of how badly the endometriosis and other issues were- were reassurance that I made the right choice. At 41, I wasn't interested in another decade or more of constant pain hindering my quality of life. Dr. Winner was able to use her expertise in high risk surgeries to make my tricky surgery a great success. I highly recommend Dr. Winner to anyone with difficult female issues. read more

I had fibroids and a lot of menstrual pain and problems. Dr. Winner was the first gynecologist who really listened. I decided on a full laparoscopic hysterectomy for my treatment and it was the best decision. I wish I'd done it sooner. I had no pain almost immediately after surgery and recovery has gone very well. My scars are very minimal and are even fading only 2 months after my surgery. I highly recommend her. read more

Two weeks out of surgery and doing great! Dr. Winner was highly recommended by my beloved OBGYN who said, "Dr. Winner is the ONLY person I'd allow to do this surgery for you." After 2 c-sections, the procedure was complicated and I am so very grateful I chose Dr. Winner to perform it. Was greatly reassured by Dr. Winner's expertise and extra surgical certification. She's the loveliest person also--great bedside manner. Highly recommend without reservation! read more

Dr. Winner brought me back to life. I had 7 fibroids that have caused me the most pain I've been in for months and a period that last 3 months. She explained everything well and provided me different options. I decided the best for me were to get these horrible fibroids removed. I had a laparoscopic myomectomy best decision I made. Feeling like a brand new woman again...4 weeks later pain free and very little scaring. You can't even see where the incision are. Soooo happy i was referred to her from evergreen medical ob. Thank you Dr. Winner you are a saving angel! read more

Struggling with heavy periods, cramps, backache and feel like going to the bathroom often? That was me. (late 40's and physically fit.) I had 3 large fibroid and the size of my uterus was the same size as 18 wk pregnant. I can not stop telling everyone how grateful to have Dr. Winner as my surgeon. I did not take any pain med after the surgery, walking slowly but fine on the 3rd day, and recovering so fast and well. People can not believe it's been only 4 weeks since I had my total laparoscopic hysterectomy done. Thank you, thank you and thank you! read more

Dr. Brooke Winner is very skilled and talented surgeon. I had my procedure done 7 weeks ago and had no problems with recovery. Going into the surgery I was very nervious, but Dr. Winner's thorough explanation of the procedure and excellent reviews from her past patients put me at ease. I was amazed at how smooth everything went during the surgery. I can't recommend her enough! Dr. Winner is the best! read more

I recently had a laparoscopic myomectomy with Dr. Winner. I was very nervous initially to do the surgery. I did it in hopes of having another child one day, and I had some large fibroids that complicated my last pregnancy; under the advice of my OB-GYN, they wanted me to have them removed, and assured me that Dr. Winner was the best in Seattle for the job. I had six fibroids removed, the largest being 7 cm. I was in quite a bit of pain upon waking up after surgery, and the day after. Second day post surgery I felt much better and did not need narcotics/pain meds. I took Advil from there on and was able to move around more and more each day, even taking some walks - after a week I felt pretty good! I work from home and was able to be working with ease within 5 days. I was back in the Crossfit gym 4 weeks post op (taking it easy of course!), and have three small incision scars that were made on my stomach. Dr. Winner is warm and caring - her bedside manner is wonderful and reassuring. I wavered a few times on doing this, and had questions - if it wasn't an in-person appointment, she would call me personally. She even called me the day after surgery to see how I was doing. Finding a great doctor is fairly easy if you do your research - but finding one that's mastered their craft AND exhibits warmth and caring for their patients, that's not so easy! I highly recommend seeing Dr. Winner if you're thinking about minimally invasive fibroid removal. She is direct, honest, cares for her patients and is a highly skilled surgeon. read more

Dr. Winner provided excellent care for me throughout the entire process of a complex surgery. She thoroughly explained to me what to expect beforehand, was readily available for questions throughout my recovery, and took a chance on me with a minimally invasive technique when many other surgeons would have gone with an open procedure, and my recovery time was easier because of it. I appreciate how she calls patients personally with results and to check in after surgery--that was an unexpected and lovely surprise, especially since I work in healthcare and know how busy clinics are. My quality of life has drastically improved after surgery (no more chronic pelvic pain! It's amazing!), and I am so grateful for her care. She also was compassionate and knowledgeable about transgender and nonbinary care, and her whole office was respectful of me. If you need a complex gyn surgeon, she's an excellent one. read more