Laura M. Goetzl MD
General Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk
Professor & Vice Chair Translational Research, Dept. Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Sciences, UT Houston
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6410 Fannin StSte 250Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-325-7133
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Summary
- Dr. Laura Goetzl is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist based in Houston, TX, with subspecialties in General Gynecology and Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk. She completed her medical education at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1993, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School from 1993 to 1997. She has experience in maternal and fetal medicine and fetal surgery. Dr. Goetzl has published research on prenatal opioid and alcohol exposure, fetal brain biomarkers, and the impact of maternal obesity on fetal brain development, among other topics. Her clinical trials focus on inflammation and bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. She is recognized as a Fellow by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Education & Training
Harvard School of Public HealthMPH, 1998 - 2000
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993 - 1997
University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2000 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2018
SC State Medical License 2005 - 2013
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
- Inflammation and Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis Near Term Start of enrollment: 2006 Feb 01
- Determinants of Fetal Inflammatory Exposure at Term Start of enrollment: 2005 Jun 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Threats of Emergent and Resurgent Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases.Laura M Goetzl, Edward J Goetzl
The American Journal of Medicine. 2025-02-15 - Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Inhibits Transient Expression of Autophagy and Synaptic Proteins in Developing Brain.Monica Hampe, Nune Darbinian, Nana Merabova, Armine Darbinyan, Jamal Hamze
Obstetrics and Gynecology Research. 2025-01-01 - In Utero Alcohol and Tobacco Exposure, Maternal Depression, And Maternal Obesity Are Associated with Impaired Oligodendrocyte Differentiation in The Developing Brain.Uday Bharai, Jamal Hamze, Benjamin Zhang, Monica Hampe, Emily Sparks
Obstetrics and Gynecology Research. 2025-01-01
Press Mentions
Temple Launches Center of Excellence to Address Opioid Use in PregnancyJanuary 31st, 2017
Laughing Through Labor? Nitrous Oxide During Childbirth Catching OnJanuary 3rd, 2017
Laughing Gas for Labor Pain? It’s Poised for a ComebackNovember 8th, 2016- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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