Allison Archer Sellner

Allison Archer Sellner, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. She specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology with clinical expertise spanning pregnancy care, well-woman services, exercise/nutrition in pregnancy, contraception counseling, basic infertility management, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery including alternatives to hysterectomy.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Medical Humanities from Baylor University, Waco, Texas
• Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Dr. Sellner's research emphasizes patient autonomy in healthcare decision-making and addresses critical women's health challenges. Her work focuses on optimizing outcomes in high-risk pregnancies, particularly regarding maternal obesity, ethical dilemmas in fetal interventions, and surgical innovation. She actively investigates how social determinants impact pregnancy outcomes in vulnerable populations.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly engagement in maternal-fetal medicine, with recurring themes of quality improvement in obstetric documentation, ethical frameworks for complex interventions, and obesity-related delivery complications. Recent work examines social determinants of health in low-income obese pregnancies and standardized approaches to obstetric injury documentation.

Professional recognition includes:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Junior Inductee
• Phi Beta Kappa Member

As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Sellner contributes to medical education through clinical supervision of residents and medical students at Baylor College of Medicine. Her research activities suggest active participation in departmental quality improvement initiatives and clinical investigations, though specific grant funding details are not provided in available materials.

She practices clinically at Texas Children's Hospital (6651 Main Street, Houston), where she is integrated into multidisciplinary teams providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care across the women's lifespan continuum.