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John C Smulian

John C Smulian, M.D., M.P.H.

Past Chair & Professor Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Department: MD-OBGYN-MATERNAL FETAL MEDICI
Business Phone: (352) 273-7580
Business Email: jsmulian@ufl.edu
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About John C Smulian

My name is John Smulian, MD, MPH and I am the immediate past chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. I am a past holder of the B.L. Stalnaker professorship in obstetrics and gynecology and currently serve as the interim program director of the fellowship in maternal fetal medicine. I am board certified in both obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine.

I received my bachelor’s degree in natural science from Johns Hopkins University, then attended Tulane University, where I achieved both my medical degree and master’s in public health. Following graduation, I completed my residency with the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University before completing a fellowship in the division of maternal and fetal medicine at the University of Connecticut.

Along with my clinical practice, I have extensive experience in the academic realm, training a new generation of medical students as a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at a variety of medical schools across the United States. I have received numerous teaching awards and professional recognitions over my careerand have been recognized consistently with Top Doctor recognitions in Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey over the past 30 years.

My research interests include prenatal diagnosis, perinatal ultrasound, fetal growth and development, maternal hypertensive disorders, maternal disorders of collagen and connective tissues, complications of the placenta, risk assessment, population health and perinatal quality measures. I have published over 180 peer-reviewed manuscripts along with multiple other publications, including book chapters and invited articles.

As a physician, I have a strong interest in providing the highest-quality clinical care in all aspects of women’s health. I have led the development of highly successful condition-specific care programs for pregnancy that focus on conditions that affect the health of both mothers and babies. Additionally, I have been instrumental in the development of regional care networks for all aspects of Women’s Health Care for both maternal fetal health and gynecologic health.

During my free time, I enjoy gardening, kayaking, fly fishing, playing mandolin and cooking.

Additional Positions:
Interim Program Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship
2023 – Current · University of Florida College of Medicine

Accomplishments

  1. Top Reviewer Award

    Journal of Maternal Fetal and Neonatal Medicine

  2. Golden Apple Teaching Award

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine

  3. Top Reviewer Award

    American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

  4. Medical Student Teacher of the Year

    University of South Florida-Morsani College of Medicine, SELECT Program at Lehigh Valley Health Network

  5. Physician of the Year Award

    March of Dimes, Northeast Pennsylvania Market

  6. Semmelweis Award

    Lehigh Valley Health Network

Board Certifications

  • Maternal and Fetal Medicine
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Subspecialties

  • Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Areas of Interest

  • Pregnancy – Health Risks
  • Pregnancy care
  • Ultrasound Pregnancy

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0001-7624-7622

Areas of Interest

  • Disparities in women’s health
  • Medical complications of pregnancy
  • Population Health
  • perinatal ultrasound

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. Electrical Inhibition (EI): A Preliminary Study to Prevent the Uterine Contractions of Human Preterm Labor and Preterm Birth

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    E-BIO CORP via MARCH OF DIMES

  2. Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Initiative OCT 01, 2019 – SEPT 30, 2020

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    HEALTHY START OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA via US HLTH RESOURCES AND SERV ADMN

  3. United Way of North Central Florida Impact Partner Agreement (FY19-22 Funding Cycle)

    Role:
    Project Manager
    Funding:
    UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA

  4. Healthy Families ACUB 2019-2020

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND OF FL via ADMN FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  5. MATERNAL, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD HOME VISITING 2018-2019

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    HEALTHY START OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA via US HLTH RESOURCES AND SERV ADMN MIC WIC

Education

  1. Fellowship – Maternal and Fetal Medicine

    University of Connecticut

  2. Residency – Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Emory University

  3. M.D.

    Tulane University

  4. Master’s – Public Health

    Tulane University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-7580
Emails:
Business:
jsmulian@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
1600 SW Archer Road
PO Box 100294
UF Dept of OB/GYN
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
1600 SW ARCHER ROAD N3-7A
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610-0294