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Gynecology & Obstetrics

The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Our Team

At the Johns Hopkins Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, our team collaborates to provide state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services for normal and high-risk pregnancies. We are a national leader in treating expectant mothers and their babies at this very important time in their lives.

Our team is made up of:

  • Maternal-fetal medicine specialists (perinatologists)
  • Fellows
  • Ultrasonographers
  • Genetic counselors

Our team provides care in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metro area.

The Johns Hopkins Standard of Care

At Johns Hopkins, our patients receive the highest level of care. Our experts receive additional training and undergo examinations to stay knowledgeable of the latest standards and innovation in gynecology and obstetrics. When you receive care at Johns Hopkins, you are in the hands of board-certified health care leaders who are recognized by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology for their exceptional training.

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Maryland Care Locations

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists

Our Director

Jeanne S. Sheffield, MD

  • Director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Expertise: Infectious Diseases, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

Our Team

  • Abby Aina, MD

    • Associate Professor of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Cynthia Holcroft Argani, MD

    • Director, Labor and Delivery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Ahmet Alexander Baschat, MBBChBAO

    • Director, Center for Fetal Therapy
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Jessica L. Bienstock, MD

    • Director, Division of Education, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Karin Blakemore, MD

    • Director, Prenatal Genetics
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Medical Genetics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Ahizechukwu Eke, MBCHB MPH PhD

    • Director of Research, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Ernie M. Graham, MD

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

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Nancy A. Hueppchen, MD

    • Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, School of Medicine
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: 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

  • Michelle Kush, MD

    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Ichchha Madan, MBBS

    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Lorraine Anne Milio, MD

    • Co-Director, HALO Program
    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Jena Lyn Miller, MD

    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Mara Rosner, MD MPH

    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Medical Genetics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Andy Satin, MD

    • Director of Gynecology and Obstetrics
    • Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Marika Anna Toscano, MD MS

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

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Katelyn Ann Uribe, MD

    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Arthur Jason Vaught, MD

    • Director, Labor and Delivery
    • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Critical Care Medicine, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellows

  • Shriddha Nayak, M.D., Mara Black, M.D., Lauren Meiss, M.D., MSc. - 3rd year fellows
  • Alexandra Forrest, M.D. - 2nd year fellow
  • Yanling Dong, M.D. - 1st year fellow

Ultrasonographers

Kristen Beckman, BS, RDMS, RVT
Chief Obstetrical Sonographer
Kristen Beckman
  • Kristen Blattner, BS, RDMS, RVT
  • Abigail Chew, BHS, RDMS, RVT
  • Danielle Curry, AAS, RDMS
  • Jennifer Gordon, BS, RDMS
  • Kristina Graham, AA, RDMS
  • Jorden Henneman, AAS, RDMS
  • Marianna Holman, AAS, RDCS, RDMS, RVT
  • Sonia Kim, BS, RDMS, RVT
  • Rachel Mazumder, BS, RDMS, RVT
  • Jeanne Monaghan, BS, RDMS
  • Angela Nikitaras, AA, RDMS
  • Melissa Parris, BA, RDMS, RVT
  • Jamie Rosencranse BS, RDMS
  • Rebecca Ryan, AAS, RDMS
  • Stephanie Schwarz, AAS, RDMS, RVT
  • Shannon Trebes, AA, RDMS, RVT
  • Karin Van Landeghem, BSRT, RDMS
  • Brittany Vann, AAS, RDMS
  • Cynthia Walker, AA, RDMS

Genetic Counselors

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

Washington, D.C. Metro Area Care Locations

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists

Our Director

Rita Wesley Driggers, MD

  • Medical Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

Our Team

  • Christopher Novak, MD

    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Sarah Poggi, MD

    • Associate Professor (PAR) of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Julia Timofeev, MD

    • Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

Ultrasonographers

  • Laurie L. King, RDMS
    Chief Obstetrical Sonographer, Sibley Memorial Hospital
  • Laura Berg, B.S., RDMS, RVT
  • Parisa Samari, B.S., RDMS

Nurse Practitioners

  • Jill Verneret, RNC-OB, C-EFM
  • Carrie Konn, RN, BSN, C-EFM
  • Christina Patel, RN, BSN, C-EFM

Genetic Counselors

  • Michelle Martin, M.S., LCGC
  • Jennifer Razak, M.G.C., CGC