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John Folk, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Albany, NY

JohnJFolkMDEdD(He/Him)

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Albany, NY

Critical Care Medicine, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Attending Physician Dept OB GYN, Albany Medical College

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  • Office

    43 New Scotland Avenue
    Albany, NY 12208

Summary

  • Dr. John Folk is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Albany, New York. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 30+ years. He specializes in critical care medicine and maternal & fetal medicine/high risk and is experienced in general obstetrics and gynecology, maternal and fetal medicine, and medical education.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins School of Education
    Johns Hopkins School of EducationEdD, Education , 2015 - 2021
  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityFellowship, Critical Care Medicine, 1997 - 1998
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1990 - 1994
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1997 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 1996
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Critical Care Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • This Week: High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy, Naloxone and Ski Helmets
    This Week: High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy, Naloxone and Ski HelmetsDecember 19th, 2018
  • Suny Upstate Urology Residency
    Suny Upstate Urology ResidencyJanuary 13th, 2021

Committees

  • Assistant Dean Clinical Sciences, Curriculum Committee SUNY Upstate Medical University 2016 - Present
  • Clerkship Director, Clerkship Obstetrics & Gynecology SUNY Upstate Medical University 2011 - Present

Professional Memberships

Dr. John Folk, Dr. John Folk, MD, Dr. J Folk, Dr. John J Folk