The full spectrum of reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception/birth control, is legal and available in Massachusetts. BMC is here for all your healthcare needs and patients are able to safely and legally access both contraception/birth control and abortion here at BMC and in other clinics in the state.
Learn more about the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology's commitment to reproductive health care here.
If you have questions, please ask your healthcare provider by calling 617.414.2000. You can also always send your doctor non-urgent medical questions through MyChart.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center is a leader in women’s health. Caretakers and obstetricians contribute to the long-term health and well-being of the women served by consistently providing the highest quality medical care to each and every patient.
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BMC's extraordinary range of support services are available including a full-time medical interpreter staff that provides more than 30 languages on site, 24/7.
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Our Team
Aviva Lee-Parritz, MD
Jodi F Abbott, MD, MSc, MHCM
Shannon L Bell, MD
Rachel Cannon, MD
Philip D Connors, MS, MPH, CGC
Sarah L Crane, MD
Thamarah Crevecoeur, CNM, MSN, DrPH
Brittany A Diaz, CNM, MSN, RN
Joselyn S Diaz, MS, CGC
Alison B Dick, MD
Anissa E Dickerson, CNM, MSN, MPH
Stephen J Fiascone, MD
Estefany J Flores-Godaire, CNM, MPH
Rosha N Forman, CNM, MSN
Cecilia T Girard, CNM, BSN
David C Harrison, MD
Paul Hendessi, MD
Erica Holland, MD
Katharine B Hutchinson, DrPH, CNM, MSN
Ronald E Iverson, MD, MPH
Monica M Joyce, CNM, MSN
Padmasini Kandadai, MD, MPH
Samantha E Kaplan, MD, MPH
Rasha S Khoury, MD, MPH
Marie S Kourtelidis, CNM, MSN
Wendy Kuohung, MD
Glenn R Markenson, MD
Ann M Massed, CNM, MPH
Cara M McGuinness, CNM, MS, RN, WHNP
Julie G Mottl-Santiago, DrPH, CNM
Melissa Nelson, CNM, MSN, WHNP-BC
Cesylee Q Nguyen, CNM, MSN, RN
Nyia L Noel, MD, MPH
Danielle K O'Rourke-Suchoff, MD, MPH
Elizabeth W Patton, MD
Rebecca B Perkins, MD
Kari A Radoff, CNM
Dona M Rodrigues, CNM
Jo Anna L Rorie, CNM
Emily W Rosenthal, MD
Kelley A Saia, MD
Michelle J Sia, DO
Lillian B Siegel, CNM
Lillian T Sosa, MS, CGC
Elizabeth A Stier, MD
Kelly M Treder, MD, MPH
Catherine E Walker, CNM, MPH
Katharine O White, MD, FACOG
Susan E White, MD
Elisabeth J Woodhams, MD, MSc
Ebonie S Woolcock, MD, MPH
Soledad Diaz, CNM
Paula Latortue Albino, MD
Sarah O’Connor, MD
LaKedra Pam, MD
Bianca Passarelli, NP
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Department News
Study Finds Birth Outside the U.S. Less Protective for Black Women Against Poor Perinatal Outcomes
Black women, infants face highest risk during and after pregnancy

Pregnancy-related deaths were already rising in the US. Then COVID arrived and made things worse.
Pregnancy-related deaths jumped during the pandemic, with Black women suffering the highest mortality rates. BMC obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Tejumola Adegoke, joins The Boston Globe to weigh in on…

New Intervention Decreases Cesarean Rate and Improves Maternal Blood Loss
BOSTON – New research from Boston Medical Center suggests that hourly patient evaluation and documentation of the birthing plan in the second stage of labor decreases the second-stage of labor…

Study finds high rates of over- and under-screening for cervical cancer
BOSTON – According to new research from Boston Medical Center, younger women aged 21-39 are more likely to be over-screened for cervical cancer, while older women aged 50-64…

Research Overview
Learn more about our OBGYN Research in collaboration with BU Medical School.
Residency and Fellowship Information
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department offers clerkship, fellowship and residency programs for medical students and recent graduates interested in specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Because Boston Medical Center is New England's largest safety-net hospital serving a diverse patient population, medical educational opportunities here are especially rewarding and challenging.
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Boston Medical Center is affiliated with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Learn more about our programs here:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship program (Medical Student Education)
- Family Planning Fellowship
- Residency Program
- Maternal Health Addiction Fellowship
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Standardizing the Decision-to-Incision Process Improves Fetal Outcomes After C-Sections
New research out of Boston Medical Center hopes to set a more equitable standard of care and improve communication among labor and delivery teams.

Birth Sisters: The Case for Hospital-Supported Doula Programs
It's clear that doulas provide an opportunity to boost birth equity, but to truly do that, doulas themselves must be championed by healthcare systems.

Black Women Are Bearing the Burden of Abortion Bans
New research from Boston Medical Center indicates that reproductive healthcare providers must acknowledge racism to break down mistrust.

The Creator of a Viral Black Fetus Medical Illustration Blends Art and Activism
Chidiebere Ibe says his work is not just about the lack of representation in medical illustrations. It's also about the beauty of African culture.

A New Study Pinpoints Motivating Factors for Pregnant Women to Get Vaccines
Because of their high risk of hospitalization and pregnancy complications, pregnant women need tailored conversations for even common immunizations.

Experts Are Digging Deeper Into What Exactly Drives Racial Inequities in Pregnancy Outcomes
Research shows Black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related complications. But how and why? BMC experts are determined to find out.

How a Shared Language Can Jumpstart Cultural Transformation in a Teaching Hospital
In a joint effort, BMC, BUSM, and BUMG hope that using inclusive language will be the foundation for a safe, welcoming environment for all.

Systemic Racism in the U.S. Affects All Mothers and Their Babies, Study Suggests
A new study at BMC shows that U.S.-born birthing people have an increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes compared to patients born elsewhere.

A Mobile Prenatal Clinic Is Breaking Barriers for Pregnant Refugee Patients
Refugee women are at higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, often due to a lack of healthcare access. A mobile clinic aims to change that.

Access to Doula Support Is a Key Piece of Maternal Health Equity
Providing doula coverage under Medicaid could increase access to this birthing support resource and help bridge inequities in maternal outcomes.

Can Parenting Interventions Help Mothers with OUD & Their Babies?
A new clinical trial will research how BRIGHT, a trauma-responsive, attachment-based therapeutic parenting intervention, helps mothers with addiction.

Mandatory Reporting Law Is Harmful for Pregnant People with SUD
BMC experts testified in support of eliminating the requirement to report abuse and neglect for babies born with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
