Catherine Squire Eppes

Catherine Squire Eppes, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, with a subspecialty focus in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She practices clinically at Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women.

Education:

• BA, University of Texas at Austin (2001)
• MD, The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio
• Internship & Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD
• Fellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
• MPH, Northwestern University (2012)

Dr. Eppes specializes in high-risk pregnancies and maternal health, with a strong emphasis on public health and policy. Her research interests include maternal opioid use and systems-based interventions to improve maternal outcomes. She is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Her current work is supported by the Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) Model grant from the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (awarded January 1, 2020), which aims to improve care for pregnant and postpartum individuals with opioid use disorder. While no publications are listed in the provided text, her involvement in this national model suggests impactful contributions to maternal health policy and clinical innovation.

Dr. Eppes is actively involved in clinical care, research, and academic medicine. She mentors trainees in maternal-fetal medicine and contributes to institutional and national efforts in women's health. She is affiliated with the VIICTR (Baylor's clinical and translational research) program and maintains a profile on ORCID and other research platforms.

She has no listed scientific awards in the provided information. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former employment; she is currently active in her role.