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2050 Kenny Rd6th Fl TowerColumbus, OH 43221
Phone+1 614-293-2222
Fax+1 614-293-2200
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Summary
- Dr. Kara Rood is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ohio State University Hospital, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. She specializes in maternal & fetal medicine/high risk and is experienced in maternal and fetal medicine, high-risk pregnancies, and fetal surgery.
Education & Training
Ohio State University/Mt Carmel HospitalFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2013 - 2016
Bridgeport Hospital/Yale UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2009 - 2013
Saba University School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 2013 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2012
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Use of Nitrous Oxide Donor for Labor Induction in Women With PreEclampsia Start of enrollment: 2017 Oct 30
- Persistent Postpartum Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Patients With Preeclampsia Start of enrollment: 2019 Aug 19
- Nifedipine XL Versus Placebo for the Treatment of Preeclampsia With Severe Features During Induction of Labor Start of enrollment: 2020 Jun 09
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Real-world use of a vacuum-induced hemorrhage-control device in births <34 weeks gestational age.Kara M Rood, Angela Bianco, Joseph R Biggio, Marcela C Smid, Hyagriv N Simhan
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine. 2025-12-01 - Molecular subtyping of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.Michal A Elovitz, Elaine P S Gee, Nathaniel Delaney-Busch, Alison B Moe, Mitsu Reddy
Nature Communications. 2025-04-08 - Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Pregnant Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder and Its Association with Preterm Birth.Aneesha Cheedalla, Marissa Berry, Mahmoud Abdelwahab, Jamie Cowen, Alexandra Stiles
American Journal of Perinatology. 2025-04-01
Journal Articles
- 52 Vaginal Isosorbide Mononitrate for Labor Induction in Pregnancies Complicated by Hypertensive Diseases of PregnancyStephen Thung, Kara Rood, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 1108 Balloon Tamponade Versus a Novel Vacuum-Induced Hemorrhage Control Device for Treatment of Postpartum Uterine BleedingHyagriv Simhan, Angela R Seasely, Akila Subramaniam, Kara M Rood, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 775 Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Rates and Success of Trial of Labor After CesareanMatthew M Finneran, Kara M Rood, Rupsa C Boelig, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Press Mentions
Preeclampsia Subtypes Uncovered in Large Mirvie StudyApril 9th, 2025- Advancing Biological Understanding of Hypertensive Pregnancy Disorders: A Simple Blood Test Can Predict PreeclampsiaApril 8th, 2025
- Mirvie Announces Results from Largest Molecular Study in Pregnancy and Clinical Validation of Simple Blood Test to Predict Risk for Preeclampsia Months Before SymptomsApril 8th, 2025
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