Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health

Certifications:
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
DEA
National Board of Medical Examiners

Education:
M.D., Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia, Alpha Omega Alpha
M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, Endocrinology/Reproductive Physiology
V.M.D., University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fellowships:
Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California

Residencies:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina

Clinical Interests:
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Research Interests:
Polycystic ovary syndrome; effect of selective hormones on brain activation patterns in postmenopausal women

Professional Societies:
Alpha Omega Alpha
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
North American Menopause Society
The Endocrine Society

Honors:
1997 - Present: Alpha Omega Alpha, Eastern Virginia Medical School

1999: NAMS/Solvay Resident Essay Award; Relationship Between Estrogen, Serotonin and Depression

1999-2000: Berlex Laboratories’ Teaching Resident Award, Medical University of South Carolina

February 2000, October 2000: Medical University of South Carolina Applause Award

2002-2003: NAMS/Wyeth-Ayerst Women’s Health Research Institute Clinical Research Fellowship Grant; The Effect of Estradiol versus Estradiol and Testosterone on Brain Activation Patterns of Postmenopausal Women

2005: ASRM In-Training Award Effect of Estrogen and Progesterone on Free Fatty Acid-Induced Insulin Resistance in Postmenopausal Women

2006-2007: ACOG/Solvay Pharmaceuticals Research Award in Menopause; The Effect of Estradiol and Testosterone on Sexual Arousal and Cognitive
Function in Surgically Postmenopausal Women Utilizing Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging