The Difference Between Treating a Pregnancy and Caring for a Pregnant Woman
The Longer I Practice Medicine, the More I Think About the Person Instead of the Pregnancy When I was early in my career, I believed that becoming a better physician meant becoming a better diagnostician. I wanted to recognize complications quickly, make confident decisions, and stay current with every advancement in obstetrics. I measured success […]
Why Every Woman Deserves a Doctor Who Listens
When people think about what makes a good doctor, they usually think about medical knowledge, years of experience, or technical skill. Those qualities are certainly important. Medicine is always changing, and physicians have a responsibility to continue learning throughout their careers. Patients deserve doctors who stay informed and provide care based on the latest evidence. […]
The First 10 Weeks of Pregnancy: What Every Woman Needs to Know (But Often Isn’t Told)
As an obstetrician, one of the most important conversations I have with my patients is about the very beginning of pregnancy. Those first weeks, often before a woman even sees her doctor, are some of the most critical. Yet they are also the weeks when many women feel the most uncertain and least informed. Over […]
Why Are Black Women Still at Higher Risk in Pregnancy? A Physician’s Perspective
As an obstetrician who has spent decades caring for women through pregnancy and childbirth, I have had the privilege of witnessing some of life’s most joyful moments. I have also seen moments that are far more difficult. Over the years, one reality has remained deeply concerning and impossible to ignore. Black women continue to face […]
Women Physicians Carrying the Weight of the White Coat Understanding Why Burnout Affects Female Doctors More Intensely
Physicians dedicate their lives to caring for others, yet the experience of women in medicine often involves navigating pressures that are both universal to the profession and uniquely gendered. Female doctors are increasingly represented in the workforce, yet many face challenges that amplify the risk of burnout. Understanding the factors that contribute to this silent […]
When the White Coat Feels Heavy: Understanding the Invisible Pressures Physicians Carry Every Day
Physicians dedicate their lives to caring for others. We spend years in rigorous training, learning not only the science of medicine but also the art of empathy, communication, and critical decision-making. Yet, behind the confident exterior and carefully pressed white coat, many physicians silently struggle with the weight of their responsibilities. Physician burnout is a […]
Reducing Maternal Mortality Through Education and Consistent Care
Maternal mortality remains one of the most pressing challenges in women’s healthcare, both nationally and globally. Despite advances in medical technology and obstetrical care, countless women continue to experience preventable complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Over the course of my decades in obstetrics and gynecology, I have come to understand that the […]
A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health
As a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with decades of clinical experience, I have come to understand that the practice of women’s health cannot be reduced to a series of isolated symptoms, laboratory results, or procedural interventions. Rather, the provision of high-quality obstetrical and gynecological care demands an appreciation of the patient as an integrated whole, […]
Solving the Physician Workforce Shortage: What Healthcare Systems Must Do Differently
The physician workforce shortage is no longer a future concern. It is a current reality that affects patients, clinicians, and healthcare systems across the country. As a practicing physician and former chief physician executive, I have spent much of my career recruiting, retaining, and supporting physicians. I have also seen firsthand what happens when systems […]
What Every Patient and Family Should Know Before Being Hospitalized: A Physician Executive’s Guide
As a physician with more than 25 years of practice and experience in senior healthcare leadership roles, I have seen hospitalization from every angle. I have been at the bedside as a doctor, in boardrooms as a physician executive, and alongside families during some of the most stressful moments of their lives. One thing has […]