Academic Specialists In Obstetrics and Gynecology

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 Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Emelle Holmes-Drammeh, ... more

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 Gontarczyk Uczkowski, Madison Seifer, and Amy Godecker.In ... more

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 in November. The Herbert W. Nickens Faculty Fellow... more

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, rural training, early pregnancy care, and health equi... more

Abigail Cutler, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-authored a new article published in Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. Co-authors include Corinne M. Hale; Laura Jacques, MD; Eliza Bennett, MD; and Jenny A. Higgins, PhD, MPH.In “‘Are We Allowed to Refer Patients?’: U.S. Physician Experiences Fa... more

In the late summer of 2026, postpartum mental health has received increased attention in the news. The Women’s Healthcast re-shared a conversation about common postpartum mental health concerns, including postpartum depression and anxiety.Ryan McDonald, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, joined the Women’s Healthcast to talk about postp... more

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, is the first author on a new study published in JAMA Network Open. Co-authors include Elise Cowley, MD, PhD; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; Jacquelyn Askins, BA; and Anna Altshuler, MD, MPH.In “Experiences of Perinatal Personnel with Values Clarification Workshops about Abortion,” Jacques and co... more

Laura Jacques, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, and Ran Catherine Zhang, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, co-authored a new article published in Wisconsin Medical Journal. Co-authors include Madelyn Frey, MPH; Laurie Lapp, MD, MPH; and Lena Swander, MPH.In “Persistent Racial, Ethnic, and County-Le... more

Patrice Grzebielski, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and director of the UW Health Menopause Clinic, spoke with HealthCentral for a recent story about menopause and gluteal tendinopathy. In “Why Menopause Can Really Be a Pain in the Butt”, Grzebielski discussed how menopause-related changes can contribute to gluteal tendinopathy and ... more

On July 23, 2026, Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate professor and director of the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Gynecologic Care for Veterans.” In the lecture, Domeyer-Klenske reviewed the changing demographics and health care needs of the veteran population; examined military sexual trauma and its physica... more

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists hosted the 2026 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology Education Retreat July 23-24, 2026, in Boston, MA. UW Department of Ob-Gyn residency leaders past and present attended the retreat and presented about educational achievements from the department.Bridget Kelly, MD, associate professor in the Divi... more

Our summertime risks from extreme heat exposure are rising. And while extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, pregnant people face increased risks due to changes in the body that make it harder to manage heat. Laura Hanks, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined the Women’s Healthcast to talk about extreme heat... more

On July 2, 2026, Katie Sampene, MD, professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and Sumer Wallace, MD, MS, associate professor in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Peer and Systems: a Quality Review Primer.” Sampene and Wallace are Ob and Gyn Directors of Quality and Safety, respectively, and the co-chairs of the UW Dep... more

Patrice Grzebielski, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn and director of the UW Health Menopause Clinic, spoke with HealthCentral for a recent story about ovarian cyst ruptures. In “What Happens After an Ovarian Cyst Ruptures?”, Grzebielski discussed what happens when an ovarian cyst breaks open, common symptoms, treatment options, and w... more

Ryan McDonald, MD, clinical professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, spoke with Medscape for a recent story about the use of nitrous oxide during in-office gynecologic procedures. The story recapped research presented at the 2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting about alternative analgesic options in ob-gyn procedures.In ... more

On June 25, 2026, Patrice Grzebielski, MD, associate professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn, presented a Healthy Women Community Talk. More than 150 people tuned in to Grzebielski’s presentation “Demystifying Perimenopause and Menopause.” In the event, Grzebielski reviewed the stages of menopause and perimenopause, discussed the hormonal changes that occ... more