Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Katharine O'Connell White, MD, MPH, FACOG

Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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About

Dr. Katharine O’Connell White is a gynecologist and the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at BMC, and associate professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

For over 20 years, Dr. White has been a reproductive health clinician, educator, researcher, and advocate for people who can become pregnant, with expertise in miscarriage care, chronic vaginitis, and sexual wellness / dysfunction. She conducts multiple research studies in various areas of contraception and abortion, and frequently lectures locally and nationally on a number of topics related to reproductive health. Dr. White is also the author of Your Guide to Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss and Your Sexual Health.

Dr. White received her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, her Master in Public Health from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and her bachelor's degree from Duke University. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School—Baystate Campus and her fellowship in family planning at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. White is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and of the Society of Family Planning, and a member of the American Public Health Association.

  • Administrative Title

    Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Medical Center; Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Baystate Medical Center, 2002

  • Fellowship

    Columbia University, 2004

  • Education

    UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, 1998

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: OB/GYN and Complex Family Planning

  • Research Interests

    Shared decision making, new contraceptive methods

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