Obstetrics & Gynecology
Your reproductive health is important. And that’s why it’s important to choose an obstetrician or gynecologist who will provide you with outstanding care. With UR Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology, you can rest assured you’re in great hands. Our providers are women’s health experts who are dedicated to your well-being. And they actively engage in everything that supports women's health, including patient care, research, and education.
UR Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a full range of services, from annual checkups, to gynecologic oncology, to prenatal care and breastfeeding consultations. We also partner with our colleagues to help women with depression, heart disease, osteoporosis, breast disease, and dermatologic conditions. We look at the whole patient, and ensure that all your needs are addressed.
"We are at a unique moment in the evolution of women's health care in Rochester and the surrounding region. The University of Rochester has the creativity, the care providers, the community support, and the expertise to establish itself as among the very best in the country. Now is the time to meet that challenge."
Dr. Eva Pressman
Professor and Chair
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Patient Care
We provide the highest-quality services for women, from routine to complex care, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Research
Our research covers the lifespan with funding from the government, industry partners, and private foundations.
Education
We offer residency and fellowship programs, seminars, online continuing education, and simulation opportunities.
Annual Report
Our Annual Report highlights the accomplishments of the Divisions, Educational, and Service Programs within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as the achievements of the individual faculty in their administrative activities, honor and awards, grant support, presentations, and publications.
News
- Eva Pressman, M.D., chair of the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, recently answered common questions about COVID boosters in pregnancy. She discussed safety, efficacy, timing of the booster dose, breastfeeding following a booster, and more.
- Tracy Webber, D.N.P, M.P.A., discussed Black maternal health in WXXI's article: With Spotlight on Black Maternal Health Crisis, Efforts Underway to Eliminate Disparities.
- Dr. Loralei Thornburg, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, was recently interviewed for MedPage Today's "After the Pandemic" series. In After the Pandemic: Removing Structural Barriers to Ob/Gyn Care, Dr. Thornburg discusses the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on medicine and healthcare going forward.