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Kirsten Lawrence, MD, is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist focused on caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and related medical issues that predate pregnancy or develop during pregnancy. She shares her personal experience with preeclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy and the postpartum period, emphasizing the importance of listening to patients. Influenced by her father, an orthopedic surgeon, from a young age, Dr. Lawrence found fulfillment in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, cherishing the relationships built with patients and the ongoing challenges of medicine and surgery. Her research emphasizes women's heart health, particularly strategies for preventing high blood pressure during pregnancy, where she has participated in large national trials exploring the use of statins to prevent preeclampsia. Currently, she also performs deliveries and is deeply committed to providing comprehensive care during this vulnerable time in women's lives.
Yale University • New Haven, CT
Teaching and conducting research in maternal-fetal medicine.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.