ProfessorObstetrics & Gynecology Division Chief, Women's Health VA Puget SoundSites of Practice: VA Puget SoundDate Joined UW Medicine: 1999Languages: EnglishFaculty Information Biography Personal Interests: Enjoys hiking, skiing, volunteering in my community and spending time with my family. Why did you decide to pursue a career in OB/GYN? I decided to pursue a career in OBGYN because it allowed me to combine all of my favorite parts of medical school while caring for a person across their lifespan. What are your favorite things about living in the Seattle area? Seattle is an amazing place to live and work. It is physically beautiful and full of art and culture in addition tons of options for getting outdoors. Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2002Licensure: Washington, 1996 Education & Training: MPH, EpidemiologyUniversity of Washington School of Public Health and Community MedicineSeattle, WA2001 Fellowship, Infectious Diseases and STD PreventionUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WA2001 Residency, Obstetrics & GynecologyUniversity of Washington School of MedicineSeattle, WA1999 MDState University of New YorkStony Brook, NY1995 Honors: Seattle Metropolitan "Top Doctor"2018 Seattle Metropolitan Magazine "Top Doctor"2017 Seattle Metropolitan Magazine "Top Doctor"2012 John T. Conrad Memorial Research Award2000 Best Abstract Award from Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology; Symptomatic Herpes Simplex Virus and Cesarean Section1999 Chief Resident Award for Teaching Excellence1999 Janet Glascow Memorial Achievement Citation1995 Memberships: American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsInfectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and GynecologySeattle Gynecological SocietyNational Vulvodynia Association Contact Academic Administrative Contact (non-clinical): obgynwh@uw.eduPhone: (206) 277-5585Mailing Address: 1660 South Columbian Way Mailstop S112-Gyn Seattle, WA 98108 Research & Clinical Interests Research Interests: Reproductive infectious disease. Clinical Interests: Gynecology. Publications PubMed: PubMed Bibliography