Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists

The following physicians practice at Meriter Hospital and are faculty of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

	Dinesh M. Shah, MD Medical School: T. National Medical College, University of Bombay, India   Residency: St. Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, IL; Rajawadi Municipal General Hospital, Bombay, India; B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Bombay, India Fellowship: SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY; University of South Florida, Tampa Medical Interests: Fetal treatment, hypertension in pregnancy, preeclampsia
	Sabine Droste, MD Medical School: University of South Dakota Residency: UW Hospital and Clinics Fellowship: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Medical Interests: Fetal therapy, maternal critical care, multiple gestation, perinatal ultrasound, post-graduate medical education, prenatal diagnosis
	Katharina S. Stewart, MD Medical School: Ohio State University Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center Fellowship: Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Interests: Diabetes in pregnancy, high risk pregnancy prenatal diagnosis, maternal and infant/child health, medical education, medically complicated pregnancy management including diabetes, prenatal ultrasound evaluation

Why is a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist prepared to care for women with certain medical issues/pregnancy complications?

A Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist is an individual who has completed two to three years of Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship after completing four years of Obstetrics and Gynecology residency upon graduation from medical school. Fellowship training provides additional education and practical experience to gain special competence in various obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy.

In addition, the specialist provides education and research concerning the most recent approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of obstetrical problems. The specialist thus promotes awareness of the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for optimal management of these complicated pregnancies.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellows

Christopher Kevin Huls, MD

Igor Iruretagoyena, MD

Chanel Tyler, MD

11/26/2007