Martha Rode

Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Clinical Focus

Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling
Prenatal diagnosis/diagnostic ultrasound
Management of high risk pregnancy conditions

Academic Appointments

Clinical Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Administrative Appointments

Member, Pre-eclampsia Taskforce, CMQCC (2019 - Present)
Section editor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology (2017 - Present)
Reviewer, Obstetrics & Gynecology (2018 - Present)
Director, Perinatal Diagnostic Center Stanford Children's Health, Santa Cruz (2008 - Present)
Member, Perinatal Safety Committee, Dominican Hospital (2008 - Present)
Member, Quality Assurance Review Committee, Dominican Hospital (2008 - Present)
Expert Reviewer, Califoriai Medical Board (2010 - Present)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

International Outreach Volunteer, International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2014 - Present)
Member, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2002 - Present)
Member, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (2004 - Present)

Professional Education

Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Maternal and Fetal Medicine Fellowship (2000) PA
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1997) PA
Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1994) PA
Medical Education: UCLA David Geffen School Of Medicine Registrar (1993) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine (2004)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2001)

Community and International Work

International Outreach/teaching

Topic

Ultrasound instruction

Partnering Organization(s)

ISUOG

Populations Served

Developing coutries

Location

International

Ongoing Project

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Opportunities for Student Involvement

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Contact

Academic Tel: (831) 464-9994

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Perinatal Diagnostic Center Santa Cruz 1685A Commercial Way Santa Cruz CA 95065 Tel: (831) 464-9994 Fax: (831) 464-9996

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Medicine Children's Health

2024-25 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  OBGYN 299 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Early Clinical Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  OBGYN 280 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Graduate Research in Reproductive Biology
  OBGYN 399 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Medical Scholars Research
  OBGYN 370 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)
- Undergraduate Research in Reproductive Biology
  OBGYN 199 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum)

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