Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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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.

Women’s Healthcast: Preparing for Your First Period, featuring Katie O’Brien, MD

For many young people, the idea of starting to get a period is at least a little bit stressful. Katie O’Brien, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, helps kids and families in her pediatric and adolescent gynecology clinic feel more prepared for periods. She joined this episode of the Wom... more

Cutler presents at Northwestern Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology event

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, visited the Northwestern Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology on May 30, 2025, to present during the program’s Celebration of Education Day. Cutler was invited to give the Elliot Silbar Endowed Lectu... more

Presentations at Department Research Day 2025

On May 15, 2025, the UW Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology hosted Department Research Day, an annual presentation of graduating fellows’ thesis projects, research from members of the Department of Ob-Gyn, and posters showcasing a variety of ob-gyn and reproductive health research.Margareta Pisarska, MD, director of the D... more

Cutler talks about Dobbs' impacts on physicians with WPR

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, spoke with Wisconsin Public Radio for a recent story about the continued effects of the Dobbs Decision for Wisconsin healthcare providers.In “Study: Varying abortion care directives confuse Wisconsin doctors, jeo... more

Department of Ob-Gyn brings research, leadership to the 2025 ACOG Annual Meeting

Faculty and trainees in the UW Department of Ob-Gyn brought research and leadership to the 2025 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Minneapolis. ACOG hosted the conference May 16-18, 2025. Just some of their exciting accomplishments: Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, director o... more
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