The University of Arizona

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Faculty

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Stephanie Amaya, MD FACOG	Assistant Professor Medical Director of Early Pregnancy Clinic Undergraduate: University of Arizona Major in Physiology and Minor in Spanish and Religious Studies Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Residency: University of Kansas Fellowship: Stanford University Specialty: OBGYN & Complex Family Planning Area of Expertise: Dr. Amaya specializes in complex family planning, early pregnancy management, and general obstetrics and gynecology. She is committed to improving the continuity of care for patients with early pregnancy complications and serves as the Director of the Early Pregnancy Clinic. Her clinical research interests include improving patients’ experience with early pregnancy care, complex contraception, and addressing reproductive health disparities. Publications
Kathleen L.Curley, MD	Assistant Professor Clerkship Co-Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Undergraduate: Rice University (Houston, TX) Medical School: The George Washington University (Washington, DC) Residency: University of Arizona – Phoenix Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Area of Expertise: Dr. Curley is an OB/GYN specialist with interest in minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery, the non-surgical treatment of abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain, and patient-centered, evidence-based obstetric care. She is dedicated to providing compassionate care and treatment tailored to each patient’s needs. Publications
Kelley T. Saunders, MD, MPH	Associate Professor Program Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency; Undergraduate: Arizona State University Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Specialty: General gynecology, integrative medicine Area of Expertise: Kelley T. Saunders, MD, MPH, FACOG is a gynecologist who specializes in integrative women’s health. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and completed fellowship training in integrative medicine. Dr. Saunders is the Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix and serves as a site lead for the Integrative Medicine in Residency program through the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Publications

Maternal Fetal Medicine

Steve Calvin, MD	Associate Professor Undergraduate: Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis Residency: University of Minnesota Fellowship: University of Arizona Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine Area of Expertise: High Risk Pregnancy, Perinatal Care Reform, Midwife/Physician Collaboration, Placental Research, Gestational Justice Ethics. Publications
C. Kevin Huls, MD, MSc	Associate Professor MFM Fellowship Program Director Medical School: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Residency: Bayfront Medical Center, Saint Petersburg, FL Fellowship: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Masters of Science: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Chien Oh, MD	Assistant Professor Clinical Director of Operations, MFM Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine Residency: Temple University Hospital Fellowship: University of Maryland Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine Area of Expertise: Specific interests in preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction. Publications

Complex Benign Gynecology & Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Rosanne M. Kho, MD	Professor and Chair, Department of Ob Gyn U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix / Banner University Medical Center – Phoenix Undergraduate: University of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA Residency: Mayo Clinic MN Fellowship: Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic AZ Specialty: Complex Benign Gynecology, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Areas of Expertise: Complex benign gynecologic conditions (including chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids), vaginal and laparoscopic procedures.
Andrea Molina, MD, MPH	Assistant Professor Clinical Research Education Leader Undergraduate: University of Portland Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine Residency: Cedar Sinai Medical Center Fellowship: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Subspecialty: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Research Interests include access to care, chronic pelvic pain, complementary pain management, surgical site infection prevention, and cost effectiveness in surgery. Publications
Princess Urbina, MD	Assistant Professor Clinical Specialty Advisor Undergraduate: University of Central Florida Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine Residency: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Fellowship: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Specialty: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.
Katie Zeng, MD	Assistant Professor Outpatient Gynecologic Clinical Director Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix Fellowship: University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix Specialty: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Areas of Expertise: Complex benign gynecologic conditions including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, chronic pelvic pain, uterine niche/isthmocele; laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Publications

Perinatal Substance Use Disorder

Maria Manriquez, MD, FACOG, FASAM, PMH-C	Professor Medical Director, Addiction Medicine Associate Program Director, Addiction Medicine Undergraduate: BSN from ASU Medical School: UACOM Tucson Residency: University of Arizona Banner Phoenix Fellowship: Clinical Pathway American Board of Preventative Medicine – Addiction Medicine Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Addiction Medicine Area of Expertise: Perinatal Substance Use Disorder, Medical Gynecology

High-Risk Obstetric Hospitalists

Benjamin Cordy, MD	Assistant Professor Undergraduate: The University of Washington, Neurobiology, Computational Neuroscience, Communication Studies Medical School: The University of Washington Residency: The University of Arizona Phoenix, Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship: The University of Arizona Phoenix, Surgical Critical Care Specialty: Critical Care Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Area of Expertise: Critical care medicine, obstetrical critical care, high-risk obstetrics, medical bioethics, healthcare communication. Publications
Cari L. Cowling, MD	Assistant Professor Site Lead, B-UMCP OB Hospitalist Undergraduate: Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Genetics Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, 2005 Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, 2009 Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Area of Expertise: High Risk Obstetrics
Shefali Gandhi-List, MD	Assistant Professor Undergraduate training: Vanderbilt University Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine Residency: The Ohio State School of Medicine/Mount Carmel Health Integrated Training Program in Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Area of Expertise: Improving the Safety and Quality of the Care of Hospitalized High Risk Pregnant Patients
Carrie Geer, MD	Service Line Director, OB Hospitalist Undergraduate training: The University of Michigan College of Engineering- Bachelors of Science and engineering- biomedical engineering Master's degree: Tufts University- Friedman School of Nutrition- Masters of Science in Nutrition Communications Medical School: The University of Vermont College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Residency: The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix OB/GYN Residency Specialty: I have worked with the high-risk obstetrics team at Banner University Medical Center in Banner Desert Medical Center for the last nine years. I enjoy working as part of a team with our maternal fetal medicine colleagues to take care of high-risk pregnancies, including prenatal care, antepartum care, OB triage, deliveries, and postpartum care.
Madison Hustedt, MD	Assistant Professor Undergraduate: Brigham Young University Medical School: Yale School of Medicine Residency: U of A College of Medicine - Phoenix Specialty: ObGyn and High Risk Obstetrics Area of Expertise: High risk obstetric hospitalist working alongside maternal fetal medicine to manage medically complex pregnancies in a high acuity setting and attending to obstetrical emergencies such as cesarean sections, hemorrhages and ICU level obstetric care.
Brian MacArthur, MD	Associate Professor Co-Chair GME Quality and Safety Committee Undergraduate: Pomona College, Linguistics Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University Residency: Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Specialty: OBGYN Area of Expertise: Dr. MacArthur has worked as a high-risk OB hospitalist in the Banner system since 2013 and also spent time as division medical director, OBGYN chief of service, and residency program director prior to taking on the role of OB Medical Director for Quality and Safety. He is active in undergraduate and graduate medical education and considers Banner University Medical Center Phoenix his professional home. Publications
Lelan D. McCann, MD	Assistant Professor Undergraduate: B. S. in Biochemistry at Arizona State University Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Area of Expertise: High Risk Obstetrics Publications
Marquia Redden-Grier, MD, MBA	Assistant Professor Undergraduate: The Ohio State University Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Residency: Indiana University Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Area of Expertise: Trained in General Ob/Gyn, however experience in high risk obstetrics since 2016. Publications
Michael J Smith, MD	Assistant Professor Undergraduate: Texas A & M University Medical School: LSU Medical School , New Orleans Residency: Orlando Regional Medical Center, OB/GYN Specialty: OB/GYN Area of Expertise: High Risk Obstetrics.
Danielle Williams, MD	Assistant Professor Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine Residency: Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Area of Expertise: High Risk Obstetrics

Sexual Health Medicine

Shaida Molloy, MD	Assistant Professor Associate Program Director OBGYN Residency Program Undergraduate: University of Arizona Medical School: University of Arizona Residency: University of Arizona Fellowship: University of Arizona Specialty: Gynecology - Menopause, Sexual Medicine, Vulvar Disorders Area of Expertise: Shaida Molloy, M.D., FACOG is a gynecologist who specializes in menopause, sexual medicine, and vulvar disorders. She has completed two fellowships to better support her patients including the Integrative Medicine Fellowship and the Menopause, Sexual Medicine, and Vulvar Disorders Fellowship at the University of Arizona. She is the Associate Program Director of the OBGYN Residency Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. She is certified by The Menopause Society and a member of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. She has presented on the topics of menopause and sexual medicine for multiple organizations.
Debra Wickman, MD	Associate Professor Head, Section of Sexual Health and Menopause Medicine Medical School: University of Washington, Seattle, Washington Residency: Ob-Gyn – University of Washington, Seattle, Washington Fellowship: Female Sexual Medicine: University of California - Los Angeles Specialty: Female sexual concerns, Menopause health/wellness, Hormone therapy, Vulvovaginal disorders, Sexual pain, Cancer survivorship quality of life.

Urogynecology

Olivia Cardenas- Trowers, MD	Associate Professor Division Chief, Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Undergraduate: Stanford University Medical School: Meharry Medical College Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine- Tucson Fellowship: University of Louisville Specialty: Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Publications