Paul D. Blumenthal, MD, MPH
Academic Appointments
- Professor - Med Center Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Contact Information
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Clinical Offices
Gynecology Clinic 900 Blake Wilbur Dr Palo Alto, CA 94304 Tel Work (650) 725-6079 Fax (650) 723-6046Practices at Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
- Academic Offices
Personal Information Tel (650) 725-6035Alternate Contact Administrative Assistant, Div. of Gyn Specialties Email Tel Work 650 725 5986Not for medical emergencies or patient use
Professional Overview
Clinical Focus
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gynecology
- Advanced Contraception
- Abortion
- Cervical Cancer Prevention
- Family Planning Services
Administrative Appointments
- Chief The Stanford Gynecology Service, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011 - present)
- Director, Stanford Program for International Reproductive Education and Services (SPIRES) (2008 - present)
- Director, Family Planning Services and Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2007 - present)
- Director, Ambulatory Care, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2007 - present)
Honors and Awards
- Faculty Teaching Award in Gynecology, Stanford University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (June, 2008)
- Kenneth J Ryan Leadership Award, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (May, 2008)
- Michael Burnhill Award, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (2007)
- Golden Apple Faculty Teaching Award, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center (1987)
- Helena Rubenstein Award, University of the Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School (1977)
Professional Education
| Residency: | Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center IL (1982) |
| Board Certification: | Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1985) |
| Fellowship: | UCLA Health Sciences CA (1984) |
| Medical Education: | University of Health Services/Chicago Medical School IL (1977) |
Graduate & Fellowship Program Affiliations
Community and International Work
- Post Partum IUD Services in Zambia, Lusaka
- Cervical Cancer Prevention in Etiopia, Ethiopia
Scientific Focus
Current Research Interests
Improving Access to Family Planning Services in Low Resource Settings:
Through a collaboration with Population Services International, the Stanford Program for International Reproductive Education and Services (SPIRES) provides technical direction in a program designed to improve access to and uptake of family planning, particularly Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) such as IUDs and implants, in 14 developing countries globally. The first year saw insertion of over 280,000 IUDs.
Clinical Trials
- Recruiting Value of Mifepristone in Cervical Preparation Prior to Dilation and Evacuation 19-24 Weeks
- Not Recruiting Exploring Semi-Quantitative Pregnancy Tests and Their Impact on Reproductive Health Service Provision
- Recruiting Exploring the Role of At-home Semi-Quantitative Pregnancy Tests for Medical Abortion Follow-up
Publications
- Feasibility of Community-Based careHPV for Cervical Cancer Prevention in Rural Thailand. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2013
- Revitalizing long-acting reversible contraceptives in settings with high unmet need: a multicountry experience matching demand creation and service delivery. Contraception. 2013; (2): 170-5
- Simplified medical abortion using a semi-quantitative pregnancy test for home-based follow-up. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2013; (2): 144-8
- Efficacy, safety, acceptability and affordability of cryotherapy: a review of current literature. Minerva Ginecol. 2012; (2): 149-71
- Factors Influencing Women's Decision to Seek Antenatal Care in the ANDES of Peru. Matern Child Health J. 2012
- Strategies to prevent unintended pregnancy: increasing use of long-acting reversible contraception. Hum Reprod Update. 2011 Jan-Feb; (1): 121-37
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