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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.

Learn why board certification is important.

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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

    • Assistant Professor of 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 MB BAO BCh

    • 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

  • Janice L. Henderson MD

    • Director, Fetal Assessment Center
    • Assistant 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 A Milio MD

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

    Expertise: Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

  • Jena Lyn Miller MD

    • Assistant 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

  • Kristin Darwin, M.D., Bobby Karandeep Singh Brar M.D. - 3rd year fellows
  • Shriddha Nayak, M.D., Mara Black, M.D., Lauren Meiss, M.D., MSc. - 2nd year fellows
  • Alexandra Forrest, M.D. - 1st year fellow

Ultrasonographers

Kristen Beckman, BS, RDMS, RVT

Chief Obstetrical Sonographer

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  • 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
  • Karin Van Landeghem, BSRT, RDMS
  • Cynthia Walker, AA, RDMS
  • Maria Zaharieva, BA, RDMS, RVT

Genetic Counselors

  • Christine Hertenstein, M.G.C.
  • Cathleen Lawson, M.S.
  • Kristen Miller, M.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 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