Chet Wells

Dr. Chet Wells is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He joined the full-time faculty in 2014 after over 30 years in private practice and as a volunteer clinical faculty member at Parkland Memorial Hospital. His clinical work involves mentoring medical students, residents, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows, as well as serving as a faculty attending physician in Parkland’s clinics, labor and delivery units, and operating rooms. He contributed to Williams Obstetrics, a leading obstetrical textbook.

Education:

• MD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1976
• Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern, 1980 (Chief Resident)

Research Interests: Dr. Wells focuses on maternal-fetal medicine challenges such as placenta accreta spectrum disorders, hypertension in pregnancy, and ultrasound imaging techniques. He has extensively studied outcomes in women with chronic hypertension and HIV, emphasizing antenatal care, fetal monitoring, and placental abnormalities. His work includes validating diagnostic indices for placenta accreta and evaluating interventions for preterm labor.

Professional Recognition: While specific honors are not detailed, his contributions to obstetrical education and clinical research are widely recognized through his textbook contributions and peer-reviewed publications.

Advising and Grants: No formal grant details or student advisee names are listed in the provided materials.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his clinical work is embedded within multidisciplinary teams at Parkland Health and Hospital System and UT Southwestern’s Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division.