Past Presidents
| ‡Jordan M. Phillips | 1971 – 1976 |
Dr. Phillips founded the AAGL in 1971 to help organize the research and development that led to the first minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. He served as Chairman for 29 years and helped build the AAGL into the foremost, internationally-recognized organization specializing in minimally invasive gynecology that it is today. Known as a visionary and a humanitarian, his impact on the field has been felt across the globe from physicians and residents to the patients they serve.
| Gary Frishman | 2019 | Mark W. Surrey | 1997 | |
| Jon I. Einarsson | 2017-2018 | Antony A. Luciano | 1996 | |
| Arnold P. Advincula | 2015-2016 | Barbara S. Levy | 1995 | |
| Ceana H. Nezhat | 2014 | ‡Harrith M. Hasson | 1994 | |
| Javier F. Magrina | 2013 | Brian M. Cohen | 1993 | |
| Keith B. Isaacson | 2012 | ‡Robert B. Hunt | 1992 | |
| Linda D. Bradley | 2011 | Dan C. Martin | 1991 | |
| C.Y. Liu | 2010 | Rafael F. Valle | 1990 | |
| Resad P. Pasic | 2009 | John M. Esposito | 1989 | |
| Charles E. Miller | 2008 | ‡Donald L. Chatman | 1988 | |
| Grace M. Janik | 2007 | John L. Marlow | 1987 | |
| Richard J. Gimpelson | 2006 | Franklin D. Loffer | 1986 | |
| G. David Adamson | 2005 | A. Albert Yuzpe | 1985 | |
| Andrew I. Brill | 2004 | ‡Carl J. Levinson | 1984 | |
| D. Alan Johns | 2003 | ‡Alvin M. Siegler | 1983 | |
| David L. Olive | 2002 | Stephen L. Corson | 1982 | |
| ‡Jay M. Cooper | 2001 | Philip G. Brooks | 1981 | |
| William H. Parker | 2000 | ‡Jaroslav F. Hulka | 1980 | |
| Victor Gomel | 1999 | ‡Louis G. Keith | 1979 | |
| Ronald L. Levine | 1998 | Jacques E. Rioux | 1978 | |
| Richard M. Soderstrom | 1977 |