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Gynecology and Obstetrics

About Us

The Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics was founded in 1889 by Howard Kelly, the forefather of gynecology and obstetrics in the United States. As one of the original specialty services at Johns Hopkins, our department has been advancing women's health care initiatives since the field was in its infancy. Our faculty represents a team of highly trained experts who continue to lead the field through extraordinary patient care, innovative research and comprehensive training of the future generation of women's health leaders.

Offering Full Spectrum Gynecologic and Obstetric Patient Care

Our experts are equipped to provide you with cutting-edge treatment and services. Some of our areas of expertise include:
 

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Meet Our Director

Dr. Satin is the Director of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and is a maternal fetal medicine specialist. Hear him speak about why he got into maternal fetal medicine and the type of care we provide at John's Hopkins.

Read more about Dr. Satin's work to drive the department forward
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Our History

Since The Johns Hopkins Hospital was founded in 1889, our departments' physicians and researchers have helped to change the face of obstetrics and gynecology in the United States - from their academic study to their impact on women and their babies.

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Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics

From the earliest echoes of our history, education has been an integral and valued part of the Johns Hopkins culture. The department of Gynecology and Obstetrics offers a variety of continuing education programs with the goal of giving our students the skills to meet the challenges of the future world of rapidly changing medicine.

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Support Our Work

Learn more about charitable giving for the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

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The Gynecology and Obstetrics Alumni Society

The Gynecology and Obstetrics Alumni Society is dedicated to promoting the continual pursuit of innovation and to training the next generation of clinicals who will pursue careers in women’s health care.

All alumnus of the Department’s residency and fellowship programs, medical school graduates pursuing careers in our specialty and subspecialties, and current and former faculty are eligible for membership.

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Latest News

  • Opportunistic Salpingectomy

    In a podcast episode for BackTable, Johns Hopkins head of Gynecologic Oncology, Dr. Rebecca Stone, is invited along with Dr. Kara Long Roche to speak about opportunistic salpingectomy to prevent ovarian cancer.

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  • Moving Our Mission Forward

    Dr. Andrew Satin, the director of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Hopkins, speaks to the future of the department and our goals in 2024.

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  • Expanded Fertility Center Provides Comprehensive Care

    The center recently expanded, doubling the number of consult and ultrasound rooms, and adding additional workspace for clinical and nonclinical employees and a team room where doctors, nurse practitioners and medical assistants can discuss patient care.

    Fertility Center at Pavilion I
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