Clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology and chief medical officer, Visana Health, California, US

“Throughout my entire career, I have been committed to promoting quality health care for women, and I’m thrilled to be able to continue doing so as an obstetrician and gynecologist consultant for Flo.”

— Dr. Barbara Levy

Areas of expertise

Menopause
Infertility
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Pregnancy and its complications
Pelvic pain
Heavy menstrual bleeding

— Dr. Barbara Levy

Career

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of California, San Diego Health – Clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology
Visana Health – Chief medical officer
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists – First female president, 1994–1995
US Food and Drug Administration Obstetrics and Gynecology Devices Panel – Consultant and member
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Vice president
Certified with the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy with specialties in advanced operative laparoscopy and advanced operative hysteroscopy
Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, JAMA, JMIG, and Fertility and Sterility – Reviewer and editor
Published over 85 studies and articles in peer-reviewed journals
Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

Education

University of Oregon Health Sciences Center – Residency in obstetrics and gynecology, 1979–1983
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine – Degree in medicine, 1979
Princeton University – Bachelor of Arts in psychology, magna cum laude, 1974

Academic memberships

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Leader in the American Medical Association
Member of the American Urogynecologic Society
Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Awards and achievements

Recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders, 2015
Lifetime achievement recognition by OBG Management, 2013

Appearances and publications in other media

Appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and other media outlets to speak up for women’s health

Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction, vol. 49, no. 2,

03 Feb 2020

Path to Leadership in Medicine: Advocacy and Evidence-Based Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology, vol. 136, no. 2, pp. 423–24,

03 Aug 2020

Vaginal Hysterectomy: Historical Footnote or Viable Route?

Anesthesia and Analgesia, vol. 123, no. 4, pp. 942–49.,

03 Oct 2016

National Partnership for Maternal Safety: Consensus Bundle on Venous Thromboembolism

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, vol. 87, no. 8, pp. 812–23,

01 Aug 2008

Modern Management of Uterine Fibroids

Flo articles reviewed by Dr. Barbara Levy

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