Manisha Gandhi

Dr. Manisha Gandhi is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine and a key clinician at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women in Houston, TX. She specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and currently serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs. Previously, she was Section Chief for Maternal-Fetal Medicine from 2017 to 2022.

Education:

• MD, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (2002)
• BA, Biochemistry, Rice University, Houston (1998)
• Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York (2006)
• Fellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York (2009)

Her research and clinical interests focus on high-risk pregnancies, particularly those complicated by maternal cardiovascular disease and multiple gestations. She co-developed a collaborative cardio-obstetrics clinic integrating adult congenital heart disease and MFM expertise. She performs prenatal diagnostic procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Her work emphasizes health equity, as seen in her research on reducing racial disparities in maternal morbidity through quality improvement initiatives.

Her recent publications span topics including COVID-19 in pregnancy, fetal genetic disorders, and national clinical guidelines. The articles reflect a strong orientation toward public health, clinical outcomes, and translational research in maternal-fetal medicine.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Award of Excellence in Teaching from Medical Students at Baylor College of Medicine
• Award of Excellence in Teaching from Residents at Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Gandhi holds significant leadership roles in clinical governance and national policy. She chairs the Clinical Specialty Committee and the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Committee at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women. She served on the Baylor Faculty Senate (2015–2020) and is currently the Chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee (2023–2025). She previously served on the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Publications Committee. Her work in mentoring and grant-funded research is implied through her leadership and publications, though specific grants and advisees are not listed.

She is involved in institutional and national committees focused on enhancing women’s reproductive health and improving clinical standards. No specific lab or research team is mentioned, but her collaborative work in cardio-obstetrics and quality improvement suggests active team-based clinical research.