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Minnesota Perinatal Physicians

Suresh N. Ahanya, MD
Richard P. Bendel, MD
William A. Block, Jr., MD
David R. Burrus, MD
Steven E. Calvin, MD
Diana R. Danilenko, MD
Lea A. Fairbanks, MD
Helen M. Feltovich, MD
Emanuel P. Gaziano, MD
Subhashini J. Ladella, MD
David I. Lynch-Salamon, MD
Judith A. Ney, MD
Kathleen M. Pfleghaar, MD
Lisa L. Saul, MD
Jill M. Vander Meulen, NP
William E. Wagner, MD
Donald D. Wothe, MD

Suresh N. Ahanya, MD

Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine

Medical School: Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India. Post graduation in Mysore medical college, Mysore, India

Internship: Regions Hospital, MN

Residency: The Twin Cities Integrated Residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, St Paul, MN

Fellowship: UCLA - Harbor Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

Year joined MN Perinatal: 2005

Area of clinical interest: adaptation of new technology in patient care, teaching patients, residents and research in the area of “inutero fetal stress.”

Other interests: traveling, reading up on new technology, finances, politics, playing with kids.

	Richard P. Bendel, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of Minnesota Internship: Minneapolis, General Hospital Residency: University of Minnesota Fellowship: "Grandfathered" U of M faculty, certified 1977 Year joined MN Perinatal: 1980 Area of clinical interest: ultrasound diagnosis Other interests: family, travel, reading, painting
	William A. Block, Jr., MD Medical Director and Perinatology Staff Medical School: East Tennessee State University Internship: University of South Carolina Residency: University of South Carolina Fellowship: Wake Forest University Year joined MN Perinatal: 2004 Area of clinical interest: prenatal diagnoses, complications of pregnancy Other interests: family, distance running, humorous books
	David R. Burrus, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: Tufts University Internship: University of Minnesota Residency: University of Minnesota Fellowship: Wake Forest University Year joined MN Perinatal: 1997 Area of clinical interest: mono-mono twins Other interests: Recently had a novel accepted for publication that should soon be available at Booksunbound.com
	Steven E. Calvin, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: Washington University (St.Louis, MO) Internship: University of Minnesota Residency: University of Minnesota Fellowship: University of Arizona Year joined MN Perinatal: 1989 Area of clinical interest: obstetrics critical care, medical ethics, biomechanical research in obstetrics, the use of computerized medical records Other interests: speaking Spanish, sustainable agriculture

	Diana R. Danilenko, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: Mayo Medical School Internship: Mayo Residency: Mayo Fellowship: Brown University Year joined MN Perinatal: 2003 Area of clinical interest: diabetes in pregnancy, thrombophilia, medical complications of pregnancy, red blood cell and platelet alloimmunization Other interests: travel, music, theater, family/kids
	Lea A. Fairbanks, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of Minnesota Internship: St. Paul Ramsey Residency: University of Minnesota Fellowship: University of Toronto Year joined MN Perinatal: 1992 Area of clinical interest: clinical practice Other interests: spending time with family, mosaic artwork, horseback riding
	Helen M. Feltovich, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine Internship: Oregon Health and Science University Residency: Oregon Health and Science University Fellowship: University of Vermont Year joined MN Perinatal: 2006 Area of clinical interest: preterm labor, cervical insufficiency, cervical ripening, assessment of cervical microstructure Other interests: painting, yoga, pilates, biking, and attending my kids' activities
	Emanuel P. Gaziano, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine Internship: Hennepin Cty General Hospital Residency: University of Minnesota Fellowship: Perinatal Physiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York Year joined MN Perinatal: 1986 Area of clinical interest: fetal doppler, multiple gestations and twins, fetal growth problems, obstetrical ultrasound, exploring ways of communicating and simplifying clinical information for providers and patients Other interests: reading history and biographies, fishing, travel

	Subhashini J. Ladella, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: Christian Medical College (Vellore, India) Internship: Providence Hospital, Michigan Residency: Providence Hospital, Michigan Fellowship: UCLA, California Year joined MN Perinatal: 2002 Area of clinical interest: thrombophylia, preeclampsia, HIN, IUGR Other interests: reading, music, swimming, travelling
	David I. Lynch-Salamon, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of Toronto Internship: University of Alberta Residency: University of Alberta Fellowship: University of Cincinnati Year joined MN Perinatal: 1995 Area of clinical interest: perinatal ultrasound, medical complications of pregnancy, preterm labor, preeclampsia Other interests: travelling, cooking, reading, hiking
	Judith A. Ney, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of Minnesota Internship: Mayo Residency: Mayo Fellowship: Northwestern University Year joined MN Perinatal: 1992 Area of clinical interest: genetic sonogram, fetal transfusions, multiple pregnancies Other interests: family, jogging, reading, knitting, travel
	Kathleen M. Pfleghaar, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Internship: University of Minnesota Residency: University of Minnesota Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Year joined MN Perinatal: 1991 Area of clinical interest: prenatal diagnoses, Rh sensitization, multiple gestations Other interests: gourmet cooking, fine chocolate, fine wine, classical music
	Lisa L. Saul, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of California, San Diego Internship: Morehouse School of Medicine Residency: Morehouse School of Medicine Fellowship: University of California, Irvine Year joined MN Perinatal: 2004 Area of clinical interest: preterm labor, cervical shortening Other interests: cooking, spending time with my husband and son
	Jill M. Vander Meulen, NP Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Medical School: BSN from University of Iowa Internship: Nurse Practioner: MS from University of Wisconsin, Madison Year joined MN Perinatal: 2005 Other interests: running, music, travel
	William E. Wagner, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine Internship: Medical College of Virginia Residency: Medical College of Virginia Fellowship: Cornell University Medical College Year joined MN Perinatal: 1991 Area of clinical interest: surgical complications of pregnancy, critically ill obstetrics patients, incompetent cervix: surgical management Other interests: travel, spending time with my wife and daughters, learning about and experiencing different cuisines and wines
	Donald D. Wothe, MD Specialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine Internship: University of Iowa Residency: University of Iowa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship: Oregon Health Sciences University Year joined MN Perinatal: 1998 Area of clinical interest: cervical incompetence Other interests: French, running, geneology, American history

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Minnesota Perinatal Physicians

Suresh N. Ahanya, MD

Richard P. Bendel, MD

William A. Block, Jr., MD

David R. Burrus, MD

Steven E. Calvin, MD

Diana R. Danilenko, MD

Lea A. Fairbanks, MD

Helen M. Feltovich, MD

Emanuel P. Gaziano, MD

Subhashini J. Ladella, MD

David I. Lynch-Salamon, MD

Judith A. Ney, MD

Kathleen M. Pfleghaar, MD

Lisa L. Saul, MD

Jill M. Vander Meulen, NP

William E. Wagner, MD

Donald D. Wothe, MD

Perinatal Center Mail Route�70204 United Hospital 347 North Smith Avenue St. Paul, MN� 55102 651-241-6270

Perinatal Center
Mail Route�70204
United Hospital
347 North Smith Avenue
St. Paul, MN� 55102
651-241-6270