Title:
Willard C. Rappleye Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chair, Department of OB/GYN, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Director of Services, Sloane Hospital for Women, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Attending OB/GYN, New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Education:
National University of Ireland, MD (1976)
Residency:
University of Ottawa, Anesthesiology (1978) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (1982)
Fellowship:
Tufts University, New England Medical Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine (1984)
Yale University, Yale Hospital, Ultrasound Department and Perinatal Unit (1984)
Board Certification:
Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Memberships and Associations:
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
Chair, Liaison Committee of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Past President, Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
National Advisory Child Health and Human Development Council (NICHD)
Mary D'Alton, MD, is a leader in the field of maternal fetal medicine and nationally recognized for advancing scientific techniques, research and policy development. She is an expert clinician renowned for her skills in prenatal diagnosis, multiple pregnancies and medical complications in pregnancy. Dr. D'Alton has used her extensive experience in managing academic divisions to establish the highest standards in high-risk care in the Division at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She has worked to create a multidisciplinary team to take care of the highest risk pregnancies diagnosed with malformations. She has trained over thirty Fellows, many of whom have become national leaders. Among many roles, Dr. D'Alton was principal investigator for the (NICHD) FASTER trial and a member of the NICHD Council. Dr. D'Alton has published, edited and presented more than 150 publications including medical articles, book chapters and books and is the co-author of Fetology, a reference book for fetal diagnosis and treatment.
In 2003, Dr. D'Alton became the chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her main priorities are: to enhance patient care through developing innovative, patient-oriented, multidisciplinary programs; to conduct cutting-edge clinical and basic science research; to provide exemplary education for future leaders in obstetrics and gynecology.