W.PatrickDuffMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Gainesville, FL

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Physician

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Office
1549 Gale Lemerand Dr
Gainesville, FL 32610
Phone+1 352-265-8200

Education & Training

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1981 - 1983
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1974 - 1978
Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1974
University of VirginiaM.A.P.A., 1970
Harvard UniversityB.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1968

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
WA State Medical License 1987 - 1991
TX State Medical License 1981 - 1988
MD State Medical License 1978 - 1986
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

David A. Paulus Award for Clinical Excellence 2017
Exceptional Author UpToDate, 2016
Hippocratic Scholars Award Society of Teaching Scholars, 2007
Exemplary Teacher Award College of Medicine, 2007-2014, 2016-2017
Teaching Scholars Award for Sustained Excellence in Medical Education 2005
Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award Alpha Omega Alpha, 2001
National Faculty Award CREOG, 1994
First Prize for Scientific Presentation APGO, 1994
Teaching Improvement Award University of Florida College of Medicine, 1994
Teacher-Scholar of the Year University of Florida, 1994
Medical Science Teacher of the Year University of Florida College of Medicine, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2004
Edward Zimmerman Award, for outstanding contributions to Military Medicine in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1993
Excellence in Teaching Award APGO, 1992
Outstanding Clinical Science Instructor University of Florida College of Medicine, 1992-1993
Hippocratic Award - Outstanding Teacher University of Florida College of Medicine, 1991, 1999, 2007
Faculty Development Award APGO Medical Education Foundation, 1991
Second Award for Scientific Presentation, Annual Clinical Meeting ACOG, 1990
J. Lee Dockery Award, Outstanding Teacher, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Florida College of Medicine, 1990
Teacher Superior in Perpetuity Award University of Washington School of Medicine, 1989
Legion of Merit 1989
Order of Military Medical Merit Award 1986
Army Commendation Medal 1986
"A" Professional Designator-equivalent of full professorship in the civilian academic community 1986
Outstanding Professor Award AFD-American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, 1986
Outstanding Staff Teacher Madigan Army Medical Center, 1985
Distinguished Teacher Award University of Washington School of Medicine, 1985-1988
Chairman's Award for Clinical Research AFD-ACOG, 1983
Golden Apple Award Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1982
Outstanding Uniformed Educator Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1981
Outstanding Instructor Award Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1981
Meritorious Service Medal 1981
Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981
First Award for Scientific Exhibit AFD-ACOG, 1979
Outstanding Senior Resident Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 1978
Second Award for Scientific Presentation-Resident Category AFD-ACOG, 1976
Junior Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1975
Outstanding Graduate Georgetown University Medical School, 1974
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1973
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

15 citations
A comparison of 3 antibiotic regimens for prevention of postcesarean endometritis: an historical cohort study
Erin Ward, Patrick Duff
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2016-06-01

Journal Articles

Update in Infectious Disease
Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2018
Which antibiotics should be used with caution in pregnant women with UTI?
Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2018
Commentary: Should we stop administering the flu vaccine to pregnant women?
Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2017
Should the length of treatment for trichomoniasis in women be reconsidered?
Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2017
Prophylactic antibiotics for cesarean delivery: an historical control study
Ward E, Duff P, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2016
Zika virus: a rapidly moving target
Chelliah A, Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2016
Zika virus: Counseling considerations for this emerging perinatal threat
Chelliah A, Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2016
Preventing infection after cesarean delivery: 5 more evidence-based measures to consider
Patrick K, Deatsman S, Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2016
Preventing infection after cesarean delivery: evidence-based guidance
Patrick K, Deatsman S, Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2016
5 ways to reduce infection risk during pregnancy
Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2015
Influenza vaccine: a safe bet for mother and baby (editorial)
Duff P, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2013
Limited course of antibiotic treatment for chorioamnionitis
Black LP, Hinson L, Duff P, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2012
Protected health information on social networking sites: ethical and legal considerations
Thompson LA, Black E, Duff WP, Black NP, Saliba H, Dawson K, J Med Internet Res, 1/1/2011
Revisiting social network utilization by physicians-in-training
Black EW, Thompson LA, Duff WP, Dawson K, Saliba H, Black, NMP, J Grad Med Educ, 1/1/2010
A simple checklist for preventing major complications associated with cesarean delivery
Duff P, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2010
A pregnant woman with fever after a trip to Africa Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital
Duff P, Barth WH, Post MD, N Engl J Med, 1/1/2009
Single versus double-gloving for obstetric and gynecologic procedures
Lancaster C, Duff P, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2007
Do USMLE Step 1 scores correlate with CITROG and ABOG written examination performance?
Armstrong AY, Alvero R, Nielsen P, Deering S, Robinson R, Frattarelli J, Sarber K, Duff P, Ernest J, Mil Med, 1/1/2007
Dear Graduate
Duff P, Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2006
Assessment of cervical antibody concentrations fails to enhance the value of cervical length as a predictor of preterm delivery
Edwards RK, Ferguson RJ, Shuster JJ, Theriaque D, Gentry S, Duff P, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2005
The interleukin-6-174 single nucleotide polymorphism: cervical protein production and risk of preterm delivery
Jamie WE, Edwards RK, Ferguson RJ, Duff P, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2005
Immunotherapy for congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Duff P, N Engl J Med, 1/1/2005
Can screening for vaginitis reduce preterm birth?
Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2005
Update in infectious diseases
Duff P, OBG Management, 1/1/2005
Glyburide for the treatment of gestational diabetes
Kremer CJ, Duff P, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters

Maternal Fetal Medicine. Principles and Practice
Chapter: Maternal and Fetal Infections.
Duff PEditors: Creasy RK, Resnik R, Iams JD, Lockwood CJ, Moore TR, Green M.ElsevierEdition 8th,2017
Obstetrics. Normal and Problem Pregnancies.
Chapter: Maternal and perinatal infection � bacterial.
Duff PEditors: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL.Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2016
Queenan�s Management of High Risk Pregnancy
Chapter: Hepatitis.
Duff PEditors: Queenan JT, Spong CY, Lockwood CJ.Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex, UKEdition 7th,2016
Queenan�s Management of High-Risk Pregnancy
Chapter: Hepatitis.
Duff PEditors: Queenan JT, Spong CY, Lockwood CJ.Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex, UKEdition 6th,2012
The Global Library of Women's Medicine
Chapter: Diagnosis and Management of Postoperative Infection.
Duff P2011
The Global Library of Women's Medicine
Chapter: Management of Premature Rupture of the Membranes In Term Patients.
Duff P2011
Protocols for High Risk Pregnancies.
Chapter: Acute and Chronic Hepatitis.
Duff PEditors: Queenan JT, Hobbins JC, Spong CY.Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex, United KingdomEdition 5th,2010
Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Principles and Practice
Chapter: Maternal and Fetal infections.
Duff P, Sweet RL, Edwards RKEditors: Creasy RK, Resnik R, Iams JD, Lockwood CJ, Moore TR.Saunders/ Elsevier, Philadelphia, PAEdition 6th,2009
Obstetrics. Normal and Problem Pregnancies.
Chapter: Maternal and Perinatal infection - bacterial.
Duff PEditors: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL.Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA2007
Management of high-risk pregnancy
Chapter: Hepatitis in pregnancy.
Duff PEditors: Queenan JT, Spong CY, Lockwood CJ.Blackwell ScienceEdition 5th,2007
Obstetrics and Gynecology. Just the Facts.
Duff P, Edwards RK, Davis J, Rhoton-Vlasak AMcGraw-Hill, New York, NY2004
Maternal-fetal medicine. Principles and Practice
Chapter: Maternal and fetal infectious disorders.
Gibbs RS, Sweet RL, Duff WPEditors: Creasy RK, Resnik R, Iams JD.W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PAEdition 5th,2004
Operative obstetrics
Chapter: Prophylactic antibiotics for obstetric procedures.
Duff PEditors: Gilstrap LC, Cunningham FG, Van Dorsten JP.McGraw-Hill, New York, NYEdition 2nd,2002
Obstetrics. normal and problem pregnancies
Chapter: Maternal and perinatal infection.
Duff PEditors: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL.Churchill Livingstone, New York, NYEdition 4th,2002
Obstetrics and gynecology. Principles for practice.
Chapter: Infections in pregnancy.
Duff PEditors: Ling FW, Duff P.McGraw-Hill, New York, NY2001
Obstetrics and gynecology. Principles for practice.
Chapter: Cesarean delivery and cesarean hysterectomy.
Duff PEditors: Ling FW, Duff P.McGraw-Hill, New York, NY2001
Clinical Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Chapter: Septic shock.
Davidson KM, Duff PEditors: Winn H, Petrie RH.Blackwell2000
Current Therapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chapter: HIV infection in pregnancy.
Duff PEditors: Quilligan EJ, Zuspan FP.W. B. Saunders, Philadelphia, PAEdition 5th,1999
Manual and Workbook on Infectious Diseases: A CD-ROM Instructional Program.
Duff P, Bennett B, Greig P, Yancey MAssociation of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics1999
Gynecology for the primary care physician.
Chapter: Herpes simplex virus infections in women.
Edwards RK, Duff PEditors: Stovall TG, Ling FW.Current Medicine, Philadelphia, PA1999
Emergency care of the woman.
Chapter: Viral infections in pregnancy.
Duff PEditors: Pearlman MD, Tintinalli JE.McGraw-Hill, New York, NY1998
Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Chapter: Management of premature rupture of the membranes in term patients.
Duff PEditors: Sciarra JJ.J. B. Lippincott, Chicago, IL1997
Obstetrics. Normal & Problem Pregnancies
Chapter: Maternal and perinatal infection.
Duff PEditors: Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL.Churchill Livingstone, New York, NYEdition 3rd,1996
Precis V
Chapter: Infections.
Page 179 - 187Duff PAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC1995
Operative Obstetrics
Chapter: Prophylactic antibiotics
Duff PEditors: Hankins GDV, Clark SL, Cunningham FG, Gilstrap LC.Appleton & Lange, Norwalk, CT1995
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Other

Zika virus update.
Duff P, ACOG District XII Quarterly Bulletin
1/1/2017
Preterm premature rupture of the membranes.
Duff P, Up-To-Date
1/1/2014
CMV infection in pregnancy.
Duff P, Perinatology.com
1/1/2010
Varicella in pregnancy.
Duff P, Perinatology.com
1/1/2010
Is there a need for the preliminary or transitional year? (letter)
Duff P, ACGME Bulletin, Spring
1/1/2004
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