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Emily DeFranco, DO, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lexington, KY

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Obstetrics & Gynecology • Lexington, KY

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Professor and Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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  • Office

    125 E Maxwell St
    Ste 140
    Lexington, KY 40508
    Phone+1 859-323-0005
    Fax+1 859-323-0790

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1998 - 2002
  • Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State License 1999 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State License 2008 - 2025
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State License 2005 - 2014
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • 861 Racial and Ethnic Differences in Contribution of Premature Rupture of Membranes to Preterm Birth  
    Marianne Dinapoli, Emily Defranco, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 985 Influence of Gestational Age of Treatment of Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome on Latency-to-Delivery and Outcomes  
    Robert Fresch, Braxton Forde, Sammy Tabbah, Emily Defranco, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Antenatal Exposure to Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drugs and Risk of Neonatal Hypertension  
    Mounira Habli, Emily DeFranco, Zahide Rodriguez, Journal of Clinical Hypertension

Press Mentions

  • Study Shines New Light on Guidelines for Delivery Timing in Women with Chronic Hypertension
    Study Shines New Light on Guidelines for Delivery Timing in Women with Chronic HypertensionDecember 18th, 2024
  • What Hospital Ranks the Best in Kentucky, According to US News and World Report?
    What Hospital Ranks the Best in Kentucky, According to US News and World Report?July 18th, 2024
  • UC Researchers Part of a Multi-Site Team Which Finds DHA Supplements
    UC Researchers Part of a Multi-Site Team Which Finds DHA SupplementsJuly 13th, 2021
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