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Women's Healthcare/High-Risk ObstetricsMaternal-Fetal Medicine

Maternal-Fetal MedicineHigh-Risk Obstetrics

Division Chief: Luis Pacheco MD

About 10 percent of all pregnancies are thought to be "high risk." This means that a maternal or fetal condition is present that could affect the health or well-being of the mother or the baby. Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists, or "Perinatologists," have the training and expertise to care for these complicated pregnancies. After completing their Ob/Gyn training, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists undergo three years of extra training to teach them to deal with even the most complex pregnancies. Although many general obstetrician-gynecologists have experience caring for high-risk pregnancies, there are times when consultation with, or turning the care over to, one of our Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists can make all the difference for a mother, baby, or both!

We specialize in the care of women with complicated medical problems, such as:

  • hypertension
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • seizures
  • maternal cardiac disorders
  • critical care during pregnacy

We specialize in advanced obstetrical ultrasound and care for fetuses with anomalies or other conditions requiring surveillance and treatment. 

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists at UTMB have written the textbooks and guidelines that others use when caring for pregnant women and their babies.

Maternal Fetal Medicine

APPOINTMENTS, REFILLS OR QUESTIONS - CALL (409) 772-2222 OR (800) 917-8906 Toll Free

 

OBGYN Providers

Behnia, Fara

 
Fara Behnia MD
clinical | research
Assistant Professor
Co-Director, MFM Ultrasound



Clark, Shannon

 
Shannon Clark MD
Clinical | Research 
Professor
Associate Program Director of OB/Gyn Residency Program

Clifford, Corey

 
Corey Clifford DO
clinical | research
Assistant Professor
Associate Program Director MFM Fellowship

Fox, Karin

 
Karin Fox MD
clinical | research
Professor
Medical Director Placenta Accreta Spectrum Program



Harirah, Hassan

 
Hassan Harirah MD
CLINICAL | RESEARCH
Professor
Director of OB/Gyn Residency Program

Jain, Sangeeta

 
Sangeeta Jain, MD
CLINICAL | RESEARCH
Professor
Director of MFM Ultrasound

Olson, Gale

 
Gayle Olson MD
CLINICAL | RESEARCH
Professor
Director of OB/Gyn MFM Fellowship

Omere, Chasey

 
Chasey Ikuvbogie Omere MD
clinical | research
Assistant Professor
Assistant Clerkship Director

Pacheco, Luis

 
Luis D. Pacheco MD
clinical | research
Professor
Division Chief of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Director of Obstetrical Critical Care

Patawaran, Maria

 
Maria Patawaran DNP, WHNP-BC, MSN
Clinical
Maternal and Child Specialist - Women's Health,
Administrative Director of Regional Maternal & Child Health Program

 

Stone, Amanda

 
Amanda Stone NP
BIO
Women's Healthcare Specialist

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