The full spectrum of reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception/birth control, is legal and available in Massachusetts. BMC is here for all your healthcare needs and patients are able to safely and legally access both contraception/birth control and abortion here at BMC and in other clinics in the state.
Learn more about the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology's commitment to reproductive health care here.
If you have questions, please ask your healthcare provider by calling 617.414.2000. You can also always send your doctor non-urgent medical questions through MyChart.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center is a leader in women’s health. Caretakers and obstetricians contribute to the long-term health and well-being of the women served by consistently providing the highest quality medical care to each and every patient.
Services and Programs
Obstetrics
- Pregnancy
- Birth Sisters
- Genetic Counseling
- Childbirth Education
- Labor and Delivery
- Postpartum Care
- Breastfeeding
Gynecology
- Common Procedures
- Family Planning
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery/Urogynecology
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgeries
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
BMC's extraordinary range of support services are available including a full-time medical interpreter staff that provides more than 30 languages on site, 24/7.
Contact Us
Services and Programs
Obstetrics
Gynecology
Our Team
Katharine O'Connell White, MD, MPH, FACOG
Jodi F. Abbott, MD, MSc, MHCM
Shannon L. Bell, MD
Rachel Cannon, MD
Philip D. Connors, MS, MPH, CGC
Thamarah Crevecoeur, CNM, MSN, DrPH
Stephen J. Fiascone, MD
Rosha N. Forman, CNM, MSN
Cecilia T. Girard, CNM, BSN
David C. Harrison, MD
Paul Hendessi, MD
Matilde V. Hoffman, MD
Erica Holland, MD
Katharine B. Hutchinson, DrPH, CNM, MSN
Naima T. Joseph, MD
Monica M Joyce, CNM, MSN
Padmasini Kandadai, MD, MPH
Samantha E Kaplan, MD, MPH
Rasha S Khoury, MD, MPH
Marie S. Kourtelidis, CNM, MSN
Wendy Kuohung, MD
LaKedra S. Pam, MD
Glenn R. Markenson, MD
Julie G. Mottl-Santiago, DrPH, CNM
Cesylee Q Nguyen, CNM, MSN, RN
Nyia L Noel, MD, MPH
Danielle K. O'Rourke-Suchoff, MD, MPH
Elizabeth W. Patton, MD
Rebecca B. Perkins, MD
Kari A. Radoff, CNM
Jo Anna L. Rorie, CNM
Emily W Rosenthal, MD
Kelley A. Saia, MD
Michelle J. Sia, DO
Lillian B. Siegel, CNM
Lillian T Sosa, MS, CGC
Elizabeth A. Stier, MD
Kelly M Treder, MD, MPH
Samantha Truong, MD
Susan E White, MD
Elisabeth J Woodhams, MD, MSc
Patient Resources
Obstetrics and Gynecology Resources
Personalized Online Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
Newly Pregnant?
Fibroid Management Tool
Additional Information
Department News
Katharine O’Connell White Appointed Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Katharine (Kate) O’Connell White, MD, has been named the new Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Boston University…
Study finds high rates of over- and under-screening for cervical cancer
BOSTON – According to new research from Boston Medical Center, younger women aged 21-39 are more likely to be over-screened for cervical cancer, while older women aged 50-64 are more likely to be…
New Intervention Decreases Cesarean Rate and Improves Maternal Blood Loss
BOSTON – New research from Boston Medical Center suggests that hourly patient evaluation and documentation of the birthing plan in the second stage of labor decreases the second-stage of labor…
Pregnancy-related deaths were already rising in the US. Then COVID arrived and made things worse.
Pregnancy-related deaths jumped during the pandemic, with Black women suffering the highest mortality rates. BMC obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Tejumola Adegoke, joins The Boston Globe to weigh in on…
Study Finds Birth Outside the U.S. Less Protective for Black Women Against Poor Perinatal Outcomes
Black women, infants face highest risk during and after pregnancy
Home birth to BMC care
On June 4th, 2021, after laboring for 36 hours, Andrea McDonough gave birth at her home to a healthy baby boy named Tiernan. “We had wanted to stay at home because it was the height of COVID,” Andrea…
Research Overview
Learn more about our OBGYN Research in collaboration with BU Medical School.
Residency and Fellowship Information
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department offers clerkship, fellowship and residency programs for medical students and recent graduates interested in specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Because Boston Medical Center is New England's largest safety-net hospital serving a diverse patient population, medical educational opportunities here are especially rewarding and challenging.
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Boston Medical Center is affiliated with the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Learn more about our programs here:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship program (Medical Student Education)
- Family Planning Fellowship
- Residency Program
- Maternal Health Addiction Fellowship
Instagram Takeover
Have you ever wondered what life is like for a BMC OBGYN resident?
Check out our first-ever 24-hour takeover with Drs. Yeon Woo Lee and Michelle Wang for a behind the scenes look at a night and a day shift at BMC!
