Diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 28, Mindy faced the emotional turmoil not just of surviving her diagnosis but also of how treatment could affect her plans for making a family. In this episode, she sits down with her Washington University Physicians, gynecologic oncologist Lindsay Kuroki, MD, MSCI and reproductive endocrinologist Kenan Omurtag, MD, to […]
Author: WashU Ob/Gyn
CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges (Links to an external site)
The updated guidance comes after a CDC analysis of new safety data on 2,500 women showed no increased risks of miscarriage for those who received at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine before 20 weeks of pregnancy.
New moms get COVID-19 vaccine without leaving delivery room at BJC (Links to an external site)
Marta Perez, MD, and Emily Cooke, clinical pharmacist are interviewed on the increased access of the COVID vaccine after delivery.
Omurtag named Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Kenan Omurtag, M.D. has accepted the role as our Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility effective June 1, 2021.
Dr. Anthony Odibo named Chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Dr. Odibo is an internationally renowned Maternal-Fetal Medicine expert with an incredible track record in research.
Dr. Dineo Khabele; new Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dean Perlmutter announces Dr. Dineo Khabele as new Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Michael Nelson receives the “Neville Grant Award for Clinical Excellence”
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology would like to congratulate D. Michael Nelson, MD, PhD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, on being awarded the 2018 Neville Grant Award for Clinical Excellence.
Twinkle, Twinkle Little NICU Stars
In honor of prematurity awareness month, Dr. Molly Stout was interviewed for a video that was used on the St. Louis Children’s Hospital social media channels. Dr. Stout is one of our doctors who works the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Washington University.
New patient center under construction
An expansion of our partner hospitals will include new facilities for our women and infants patients, opening in late 2017.