Awards & Recognition

Dr. Anthony Odibo named Chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Announcement: NewChief, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine 

I am excited to announce that Dr. Anthony Odibohas accepted our offer to become theChiefof the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine.  Dr.Odibois an internationally renowned Maternal-Fetal Medicine expert with an incredible track record in research.  

Dr. Odibo’s current position is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, and Medical Director of the Fetal Care Center of Tampa Bay.  Previously, he was part of the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Washington University in St. Louis.  

He completed his medical training at the University of Benin, Nigeria and trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology / Maternal Fetal Medicine in the UK and USA. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Anthony Odibo also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania. 

Dr. Odibo splits his time between an active clinical practice with focus on Prenatal diagnosis and Fetal therapy as well as research investigating prediction models and the role of the placenta in development of adverse pregnancy outcomes. 

Anthony Odibo is the Editor in Chief for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has previously served as the Deputy Chief Editor for ACTA and Editor for BJOG and Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is on the Editorial Board for BJOG and Prenatal Diagnosis.   

Dr. Odibo will assume the role of Chief on May 1, 2021. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Odibo back to Washington University in St. Louis. We are excited for the future of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine division and look forward to May! 

DineoKhabele, MD, FACOG, FACS (she/her/hers)
Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Professor and Chair
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Washington University School of Medicine