Divisions & Centers

Our teams of physicians, scientists and trainees work across the department and across Washington University to improve patients’ health today and tomorrow.

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Chair: George Macones, MD, MSCE

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Research divisions

Research in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is supported by divisions dedicated to basic science and clinical research.

Center for Reproductive Health Sciences (CRepHS)
Basic and translational research
Director and Vice Chair: Kelle Moley, MD

Division of Clinical Research (DCR)
Clinical and translational research
Director: Methodius Tuuli, MD, MPH

Clinical divisions

Our clinical divisions run across traditional subspecialty lines.

Family Planning
Director: Tessa Madden, MD

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Director: Jerry Lowder, MD

General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director: Eric Strand, MD

Gynecologic Oncology
Director: Matthew Powell, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Ultrasound
Director: Alison G. Cahill, MD

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Director: Scott Biest, MD

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Director: Diane F. Merritt, MD

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Director: Randall Odem, MD

Clinical and research centers

Our faculty contribute breakthrough research and outstanding patient care through several centers housed in or affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Center for Reproductive Health Sciences (CRepHS)

Director and Vice Chair: Kelle Moley, MD
Endeavor to prioritize reproductive health sciences by building a team of outstanding investigators and an infrastructure of core resources to support their research

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Contraceptive Choice Center (C3)

Patient clinic providing well woman care and leading several studies that investigate the impact of contraception accessibility on pregnancy rates and health care costs

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Fetal Care Center

Director: Michael Bebbington, MD
Multidisciplinary patient clinic combining the expertise of Washington University Physicians, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital

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Prematurity Research Center

Director: George Macones, MD, MSCE
Virtual center comprised of a transdisciplinary, translational research team that is housed in the Department of Ob/Gyn with funding from the March of Dimes

Visit the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center website »