Jennifer Parker Kurkowski

Jennifer Parker Kurkowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. She practices at Texas Children's Hospital, focusing on adolescent gynecology and reproductive health care. Her clinical work emphasizes patient education and counseling for teen girls on issues such as contraception, menstrual disorders, and sexual health.

Her research interests center on the gynecological needs of adolescents with chronic conditions like systemic lupus erythematosus and bleeding disorders. She has published on topics including STI awareness, contraceptive management in lupus, and gynecologic complications in patients on anticoagulants.

The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on improving reproductive health outcomes for high-risk adolescent populations. Her work bridges clinical nursing practice with academic research in women’s health, particularly in the pediatric and adolescent setting.

• Brief Report: Von Willebrand Disease in Women: A Review and APN Survey Results (2017)
• Contraceptive and Reproductive Care in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (2019)
• Gynecologic Bleeding Complications in Post-Menarchal Adolescent Females on Anti-thrombotic Medications (2017)
• Knowledge of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Adolescents in the Houston Area Presenting for Reproductive Healthcare at Texas Children's Hospital (2012)

Dr. Kurkowski advises and educates adolescent patients extensively in clinical settings, though formal student mentorship or grant funding information is not available. She collaborates within multidisciplinary teams at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine to provide comprehensive care for young women with complex medical needs.

She is actively involved in clinical research through the VIICTR program and contributes to advancing nursing practice in gynecology. Her work supports evidence-based guidelines for managing reproductive health in adolescents with chronic illnesses.