Gynecology and Obstetrics

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) at Stanford Medicine is a premier academic department dedicated to improving women's health and reproductive well-being locally and globally. Guided by a tripartite mission of compassionate clinical care, groundbreaking scientific discovery, and elite medical education, the department addresses the unique and evolving healthcare needs of individuals across their entire life course.

In seamless partnership with its world-class clinical affiliates—Stanford Health Care opens in a new tab and Stanford Medicine Children's Health opens in a new tab (Lucile Packard Children's Hospital)—the department provides highly specialized, patient-centered care. From routine obstetric and gynecological wellness to the most complex high-risk pregnancies and gynecologic cancers, the department’s multi-disciplinary teams translate laboratory breakthroughs directly into life-saving clinical solutions.

Academic and Clinical Training Pathways

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to preparing the next generation of academic physicians, subspecialists, and clinical educators through highly competitive, comprehensive training programs:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program: A premier, four-year residency providing rigorous clinical training across all aspects of general ob/gyn, advanced gynecologic surgery, and reproductive medicine. Residents rotate through Stanford Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.

• Subspecialty Clinical Fellowships: Offering elite, ACGME-accredited fellowship training in highly specialized areas, including:

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)

  • Gynecologic Oncology

  • Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI)

  • Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS)

  • Complex Family Planning

• Medical Student and Physician Assistant Clerkships: Delivering core clinical rotations, hands-on surgical simulation, and dedicated research mentorship to Stanford medical and PA students.

Research, Innovation, and Clinical Frontiers

Consistently ranking among the leading ob/gyn departments in the nation for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, Stanford Ob/Gyn drives high-impact clinical trials, translational research, and basic science investigations:

• Maternal-Fetal Health and Prematurity: Leading pioneering research into the molecular mechanisms of pregnancy, placental biology, and preeclampsia. Notably, department faculty drive the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford University, focusing on predicting and preventing preterm birth.

• Gynecologic Oncology: Developing novel immunotherapies, targeted clinical trials, and early-detection screening methods to combat ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.

• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility: Advancing the science of in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo selection, fertility preservation for cancer patients, and the genetic determinants of reproductive disorders.

• Global Health and Health Equity: Designing sustainable reproductive health programs in resource-limited settings worldwide and conducting research to eliminate maternal health disparities within diverse domestic populations.