Usha Chitkara

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Stanford University Medical Center, Emerita

Academic Appointments

Emeritus Faculty - University Medical Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Rh disease, other red call isoimmunization, e.g. Kell, etc.

I.T.P. and alloimmune thrombocytopenia

Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.) and associated problems and procedures

Ultrasound referrals -- complicated and routine

Procedures -- cordocentesis, intrauterine transfusion; selective termination or reduction in multiple pregnancy.

2023-24 Courses

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

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