Alfred Abuhamad, MD, who serves as Executive Vice President, Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine, Mason C. Andrews Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is leading a study of the human placenta during early pregnancy.
The project, funded by a $2.725 million NIH grant, aims to improve care for difficult pregnancies by looking for early signs of pregnancy complications within the placenta.
Our Residency
Foster your skills as a competent obstetrician and gynecologist in a supportive learning environment that emphasizes patient safety. Our rigorous residency program involves:
- general obstetrics and gynecology
- maternal-fetal medicine, including diagnostic ultrasound and genetics counseling
- reproductive endocrinology
- gynecologic oncology
- female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
Work one-on-one with faculty and residents to get in鈥慸epth experience in all aspects of OB-GYN, including subspecialties.
Our fellowships
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship
Learn from experts in the field and gain extensive experience in medical and surgical complications of obstetrics, invasive procedures and prenatal ultrasonography.
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship
Learn the ability to utilize advanced surgical technologies, techniques and diagnostic tools to provide gynecologic care to patients.
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellowship
Get comprehensive training in the clinical and laboratory aspects of reproductive endocrinology.
Meet the faculty
George R. Saade, MD, Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology
George R. Saade, MD has been the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Associate Dean for Women's Health as well as a Professor since 2023.
Dr. Saade graduated from the International College in Beirut, Lebanon, and went on to study at the University of Tennessee School of Engineering, Knoxville, Tennessee. He returned to Lebanon where he earned his medical degree at the American University of Beirut Medical School, Beirut, Lebanon. He then joined the Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, where he completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency, followed by a Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Stephen S. Davis, Division Director, General Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stephen S. Davis, MD, in addition to serving as a Division Director, is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Davis completed medical school at the University of Chicago and trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. After completing his residency training, he served in the U.S. Navy as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Okinawa, Japan and Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Davis joined our faculty in May 2005.
Joseph Hudgens, MD, Division Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery
Joseph Hudgens, MD, is an expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and serves as Vice Chairman of Gynecologic Services, Director of the Sentara-Advanced Gynecologic Surgery Center and is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Hudgens pioneered the 2-port myomectomy, which uses a specialized laparoscopic port that allows multiple tools to be inserted through the belly button. The surgical technique decreases the size and number of scars for patients.
Peter Takacs, MD, Ph.D., MBA, CPE, Division Director, Urogynecology
In addition to serving as a Division Director, Dr. Takacs is a Professor. Dr. Takacs' prior education, both as an MD and Ph.D., prepared him to become a translational researcher.
An actively practicing urogynecologist, he and his team have helped to advance our understanding on the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy.
Gloria Too, MD, Division Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
In addition to serving as a Division Director, Dr. Too is also an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She received her medical degree and completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she was awarded the awarded a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Resident Award. She served as a fellow at Columbia University Medical Center where she was named Fellow Physician of the Year in 20215 and 2016.
George R. Saade, MD, Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology
George R. Saade, MD has been the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Associate Dean for Women's Health as well as a Professor since 2023.
Dr. Saade graduated from the International College in Beirut, Lebanon, and went on to study at the University of Tennessee School of Engineering, Knoxville, Tennessee. He returned to Lebanon where he earned his medical degree at the American University of Beirut Medical School, Beirut, Lebanon. He then joined the Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, where he completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency, followed by a Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Stephen S. Davis, Division Director, General Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stephen S. Davis, MD, in addition to serving as a Division Director, is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Davis completed medical school at the University of Chicago and trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. After completing his residency training, he served in the U.S. Navy as an Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Okinawa, Japan and Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Davis joined our faculty in May 2005.
Joseph Hudgens, MD, Division Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery
Joseph Hudgens, MD, is an expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and serves as Vice Chairman of Gynecologic Services, Director of the Sentara-Advanced Gynecologic Surgery Center and is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Hudgens pioneered the 2-port myomectomy, which uses a specialized laparoscopic port that allows multiple tools to be inserted through the belly button. The surgical technique decreases the size and number of scars for patients.
Peter Takacs, MD, Ph.D., MBA, CPE, Division Director, Urogynecology
In addition to serving as a Division Director, Dr. Takacs is a Professor. Dr. Takacs' prior education, both as an MD and Ph.D., prepared him to become a translational researcher.
An actively practicing urogynecologist, he and his team have helped to advance our understanding on the diagnosis and management of ectopic pregnancy.
Gloria Too, MD, Division Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
In addition to serving as a Division Director, Dr. Too is also an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She received her medical degree and completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she was awarded the awarded a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Resident Award. She served as a fellow at Columbia University Medical Center where she was named Fellow Physician of the Year in 20215 and 2016.
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