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Ponnila S. Marinescu, M.D.

Ponnila S. Marinescu, M.D.

High-Risk Pregnancy , Obstetrics & Gynecology

UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
Accountable Health Partner Accountable Health Partners (AHP) is a network of over 2,000 community and UR medical faculty and a dozen leading hospitals throughout the region. AHP offers a full range of care.
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Contact

Appointment (585) 487-3350
Office (585) 276-3054
Fax (585) 256-1416
Administrative (585) 275-7480

Locations

Highland Perinatal Center

990 South Avenue, Suite 105
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 341-6734 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 210
Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 487-3350 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

125 Lattimore Road, West Entrance, Suite 150
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 273-3608 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

990 South Avenue, Suite 103
Rochester, NY 14620

(585) 341-0101 Get Directions
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

909 Culver Road
Rochester, NY 14609

(585) 341-0101 Get Directions
Reproductive Genetics

500 Red Creek Drive, Suite 210
Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 487-3480 Get Directions
Strong Beginnings Maternity Services

601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642

(585) 275-2100 Get Directions

About Me

Certified Specialties

Obstetrics & Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2018 - 2021

Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Virginia Medical Center. 2012 - 2015

Internship, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Virginia Medical Center. 2011 - 2012

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry. 2011

Awards

ATTENDING TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 2017

BRODIE RESIDENT CLINICIAN AWARD FOR OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. 2015

WAHOO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY. 2013 - 2015

HUMANISM AND EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD. 2013

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY BEST TEACHING RESIDENT AWARD. 2011 - 2015

ROCHESTER ACADEMY OF MEDICINE PRIZE FOR SCIENTIFIC PAPER IN HONOR OF GEORGE H WHIPPLE. 2011

GLASGOW-RUBIN CITATION FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. 2011

CLINTON NOYES AND ALICE F. PETERS MEDICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP. 2008 - 2010

CHILD NEUROLOGY FOUNDATION MEDICAL STUDENT SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP. 2008

SCHMIDT PROGRAM ON BRAIN RESEARCH SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP. 2008

Publications

Journal Articles

Directional Sensors for Recording Uterine EMG During Pregnancy.

Young R, Marinescu P, Seligman N, Adair CD, Hern B

Reproductive sciences.. 2023 May 22 Epub 05/22/2023.

Monitoring uterine contractions during labor: current challenges and future directions.

Young RC, Marinescu PS, Seligman NS

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 2023 May 228 (5S):S1192-S1208. Epub 03/19/2023.

The Geographical Correlation Between Historical Preterm Birth Disparities and COVID-19 Burden.

Marinescu PS, Olson-Chen C, Glantz JC, Hill E, Hollenbach SJ

Reproductive sciences.. 2022 September 16 Epub 09/16/2022.

Mid-trimester uterine electromyography in patients with a short cervix.

Marinescu PS, Young RC, Miller LA, Llop J, Pressman EK, Seligman NS

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.. 2022 March 26 Epub 03/26/2022.

Ratings & Reviews

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