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Dr. Anna Palatnik is an Associate Professor and the Patrick J. and Margaret G. McMahon Endowed Chair in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She specializes in maternal-fetal medicine, focusing on high-risk obstetrics, fetal growth restriction, and prenatal diagnosis. Her research explores cardiovascular outcomes in pregnancy, hypertension-related complications, and racial disparities in maternal health. She has received awards for teaching excellence, including the Northwestern University Best Residents’ Teacher Award (2016) and the MCW Medical Students Teaching Award (2012).
Education:
- MD: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel (2008)
- Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical College of Wisconsin (2009-2012)
- Fellowship: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Northwestern University (2013-2016)
Research Interests: Dr. Palatnik investigates clinical obstetrics, fetal growth restriction, and congenital heart disease diagnosis. Her work emphasizes improving maternal cardiovascular health postpartum and addressing disparities in healthcare access for marginalized populations. Current grants include projects on gestational diabetes pharmacotherapy (NIH R01) and social determinants of maternal morbidity (NICHD U54).
Grants & Labs:
- Principal Investigator for the ASCEND WI project (NICHD U54, 2023–2030)
- Leading the GAP Study (NIH R01, 2022–2027)
- Director of the Palatnik Lab focusing on racial disparities and maternal health
Clinical Work: Provides care at Froedtert Hospital’s Maternal Fetal Care Center and community clinics. Expertise includes managing multiple gestations, cervical insufficiency, and hypertensive disorders.
