Mark Allen Turrentine

Mark Allen Turrentine, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. He is affiliated with Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women, where he practices clinically and contributes to academic medicine. His work spans clinical obstetrics, gynecologic surgery, and evidence-based guideline development.

Dr. Turrentine's research interests are centered on maternal-fetal medicine, women's health, and clinical outcomes in obstetrics. His expertise includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and the development of national clinical practice guidelines. He has contributed significantly to understanding antibiotic use in preterm rupture of membranes and surgical outcomes in pelvic reconstructive surgery.

His recent publications reflect a strong focus on evidence-based obstetrics, particularly in antibiotic management and surgical complications. These works emphasize rigorous methodology and clinical applicability, contributing to national standards through ACOG.

• Fellow, American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (1997)
• Alpha Omega Alpha member (1989)
• Fellow, American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society (AGOS) (2021)
• Member, The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (2013)

Dr. Turrentine has held leadership roles in national organizations, including Chair of the ACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins-Obstetrics and Co-Chair of the ACOG COVID-19 OB Expert Work Group. He has served as an Oral Board Examiner for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and as a Consultant Editor for the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. These roles underscore his influence in shaping clinical practice and education in obstetrics.

He is actively involved in clinical care, academic leadership, and professional service, contributing to both patient care and national policy in obstetrics and gynecology.