Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Many members of the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn stand together on a staircase outside the UW-Madison Arboretum visitor center.
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In keeping with the legacy of UW, our mission as Academic Specialists is:

  • Use our expertise to educate and inspire the next generation of OB/GYNs
  • Be regional and national leaders in the provision of evidence-based obstetric, gynecologic and office care
  • Foster a diverse division with focused interests to advance the expertise of our group as a whole for the benefit of our patients and community

We are committed to collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence in the areas of clinical care, research and education.

Our board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists practice at several sites around the Madison area. We offer comprehensive obstetrical services, including general and high-risk obstetrics; pre-conception counseling and screening; contraceptive management (birth control); infertility evaluation and treatment; and obstetric consultative services.

Our physicians perform gynecologic surgery at both Meriter Hospital and the Madison Surgery Center. We are skilled in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies, hysteroscopy, endometriosis surgery, tubal ligation, and more.

We practice at Meriter Hospital, the highest-volume birthing center in Wisconsin, where we deliver more than 3,000 babies a year. At Meriter, we provide in-house coverage in support of the residency program, and also support our Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine by providing obstetrical care for its patients. We are responsible for accepting most patients referred from outlying hospitals and for providing care to most of the unassigned patients who may be present. We serve as consultants to Family Practice physicians from several different practices, and have a collaborative practice with the UW Hospitals and Clinics Certified Nurse Midwife program.

Our primary mission is to provide excellent clinical care, but we are also devoted to the education and training of medical students and residents. We teach not only on labor and delivery and in the operating room, but in our clinics and the classroom as well. We are proud to be involved with the training of the next generation of physicians.

Ladanyi presents “An Integrative Approach to Endometriosis” at Osher Integrative Health Grand Rounds

November 3, 2026

On October 7, 2026, Camille Ladanyi, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented the lecture “An Integrative Approach to Endometriosis” at the UW SMPH Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Osher Integrative Health Grand Rounds. In the lecture, Ladanyi discussed how endomet... more

Women’s Healthcast: Explaining Endometriosis, featuring Dr. Camille Ladanyi and Emelle Holmes-Drammeh

October 28, 2026

Endometriosis is a common condition that can cause symptoms such as pelvic pain, irregular bleeding, and pain during sex. Despite how much these symptoms can affect daily life, it can take years for people with endometriosis to receive an official diagnosis.Camille Ladanyi, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic ... more

Hanks publishes article in Transgender Health

October 21, 2026

Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, is senior author on a new study published in Transgender Health examining complications following gender-affirming hysterectomy in transgender and gender-diverse patients. Co-authors include first author Natalia Gontarcz... more

Anderson-Carter receives 2026 AAMC Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship

Congratulations to India Anderson-Carter, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Anderson-Carter was selected by the AAMC to receive the 2026 Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellowship Award. Anderson-Carter will receive the award at Learn Serve Lead 2026: The AAMC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA ... more

Grand Rounds: Shapiro Summer Research students present research projects

On August 20, 2026, students in the Shapiro Summer Research Program presented their summer research projects in obstetrics and gynecology. The 10 students shared their research methods, findings, and preliminary results across a variety of topics, including reproductive health, maternal health, urogynecology, infertility, rur... more
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