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Gynecology & Obstetrics

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Maternal-Fetal Skeletal Disorders Program

Baby spine ultrasound

The Maternal-Fetal Skeletal Disorders Center at Johns Hopkins combines the specific expertise of prenatal specialists in Maternal-Fetal Medicine with pediatric and adult specialists in the Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysplasias. We provide prenatal ultrasound and other imaging, genetic counseling, diagnostic testing and high risk obstetrical consultation for a variety of bone conditions that present in the mother or fetus. We also provide fetal echocardiography to specifically evaluate for a cardiac anomaly as well as 3D/4D ultrasound to assist with diagnosis. Multidisciplinary care during pregnancy can be coordinated with your provider and our care team, tailored to each couple's unique needs including the transition through the birth process and neonatal care. 

Conditions We Evaluate & Manage

  • Skeletal disorders and dysplasias
  • Craniosynostosis
  • Shortened long bones
  • Craniofacial findings
  • Clubbed feet
  • Cleft lip and palate
  • Cystic hygroma
  • Joint contractures

Watch educational videos on skeletal dysplasia from the Skeletal Dysplasia Management Consortium, featuring Dr. Angie Jelin.

Watch SDMC skeletal dysplasia videos

Our Team

Perinatal Geneticists

  • Karin Blakemore, MD

    • Director, Prenatal Genetics
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Medical Genetics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Angie Jelin, MD

    • Program Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Medical Genetics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

Prenatal Genetic Counselors

  • Christine Hertenstein, M.G.C., C.G.C.
  • Cathleen Lawson, M.S., C.G.C
  • Carol Nowlen, M.S., C.G.C.
  • Kristen Miller, M.G.C., C.G.C.
  • Sabrina Southwick, M.S., C.G.C.

Sonographers

Kristen Beckman, BS, RDMS, RVT
Chief Obstetrical Sonographer
Kristen Beckman headshot
  • Kristen Blattner, BS, RDMS, RVT
  • Danielle Curry, AAS, RDMS
  • Jennifer Gordon, BS, RDMS
  • Kristina Graham, AA, RDMS
  • Brittany Fields, AAS, RDMS
  • Jorden Henneman, AAS, RDMS
  • Marianna Holman, AAS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT
  • Sonia Kim, BS, RDMS, RVT
  • Rachel Mazumder, BS, RDMS, RVT
  • Jeanne Miklos, BS, RDMS
  • Melissa Parris, BA, RDMS, RVT
  • Jamie Rosencranse BS, RDMS
  • Rebecca Ryan, AAS, RDMS
  • Stephanie Schwarz, AAS, RDMS, RVT
  • Shannon Trebes, AAS, RDMS, RVT
  • Karin Van Landeghem, BSRT, RDMS
  • Cynthia Walker, AA, RDMS
  • Maria Zaharieva, BA, RDMS, RVT

Multidisciplinary Approach

Imaging

  • Elliot K. Fishman, MD

    • Elliot K. Fishman Professorship in Radiology
    • Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Expertise: Diagnostic Radiology

  • Aylin Tekes, MD

    • Section Chief, Pediatric Neuroradiology
    • Associate Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

    Expertise: Pediatric Radiology

Pediatric Genetics

Julie E. Hoover-Fong, MD PhD

  • Director, Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysplasias
  • Professor of Genetic Medicine

Expertise: Pediatric Genetics, Medical Genetics

  • Natalie Beck, M.G.C., C.G.C., Genetic Counselor
  • Colleen Gioffreda, B.A., Clinical Operations Program Administrator
  • Kira Lurman, R.N.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Mari Louise Groves, MD

    • Assistant Director, Neurosurgery Residency Program
    • Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery

    Expertise: Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

  • Eric M. Jackson, MD

    • Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery

    Expertise: Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery

Pediatric Orthopedics

Paul David Sponseller, MD

  • Chief, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics
  • Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Expertise: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Spine Surgery

Pediatric Otolaryngology

David E. Tunkel, MD

  • Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Expertise: Pediatric Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology

Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Rick Redett, MD

  • Physician-in-Chief, Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Expertise: Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic Surgery

  • Kim Seifert, R.N., B.S.N., Nurse Coordinator

Pediatric Pulmonology

Laura M. Sterni, MD

  • Director, Johns Hopkins Pediatric Sleep Center
  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Expertise: Pediatric Sleep Medicine, Pediatric Pulmonology