Patricia A. Robertson

Dr. Patricia A. Robertson is a tenured Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She is a board-certified perinatologist and member of the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center, specializing in high-risk pregnancy management and lesbian health research.

• MD from University of Texas Health Sciences Center (1976)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCSF (1980)
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at UCSF (1993)

Research Focus: Her work bridges two critical domains:

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Prevention of preterm birth, tocolytic therapy safety, breech delivery outcomes, and neonatal/materna l morbidity.
• LGBTQ+ Health: Pioneering research on lesbian and bisexual women's health disparities, sexual practices, and medical education frameworks for inclusive care.

Publication Trends: Spanning 1976-2025, her 15 most recent articles show:

• High-impact clinical studies on pregnancy-related drug safety (aspirin, modafinil)
• Epidemiological comparisons of cancer risks and sexual health outcomes
• Innovative contributions to medical education pedagogy

Scientific Recognition:

• Alpha Omega Alpha honor society inductee
• Multiple teaching awards including Chancellor's Award for LGBT Leadership
• 2014 Honorary Doctorate of Science from Mount Holyoke College
• Founding member of UCSF's Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators

Professional Contributions: Authored The Premature Labor Handbook (first comprehensive guide on preterm labor) and served as President of the San Francisco Gynecologic Society and Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society.