Sonya Abdel-Razeq

Dr. Sonya Abdel-Razeq is an Associate Professor at Yale University's School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. She holds multiple leadership positions including Director of the Placenta Accreta Spectrum Center, Director of Obstetric Simulations, and Director of Patient Safety and Quality for Midwifery Services. She practices at Yale New Haven Hospital, specializing in high-risk pregnancies and maternal-fetal medicine.

Education:
Dr. Abdel-Razeq earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Psychology Summa Cum Laude from St. John's University (1997), followed by an MD from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine (2001). She completed residency at SUNY Buffalo (2005) and dual fellowships in Maternal-Fetal Medicine (2008) and Surgical Critical Care (2009) at Yale.

Research Focus:
Her research centers on inflammation pathways in pregnancy, including maternal-fetal inflammatory responses, sepsis mechanisms, and critical care obstetrics. She investigates biomarkers for renal prognosis in critically ill patients and free radical formation in sepsis conditions. Additional focus areas include obstetric ultrasound technology, placenta disorders, and hemostasis changes in COVID-19 pregnancies.

Publications:
Her recent work demonstrates consistent focus on high-risk pregnancy management, with studies on septic shock protocols, placenta accreta outcomes, and pandemic-related coagulation disorders. Research methodologies range from clinical trials to systematic reviews, emphasizing translational applications in maternal-fetal critical care.

Awards & Honors:

• Nathan Kase Faculty Teaching Award (2020)
• Jose Asis Memorial Teaching Award (2007)
• Resident Teaching Award (2005)
• Robert J. Patterson Memorial Award for Patient Care (2004)
• Clyde B. Randall Award for OB/GYN Thesis (2001)

Clinical & Administrative Leadership:
As Director of Yale's Placenta Accreta Spectrum Center, she oversees specialized care protocols while leading patient safety initiatives and obstetric simulation training. She collaborates extensively with multidisciplinary teams at Yale Medicine to manage complex maternal cases.