Priya V Rajan

Priya V Rajan, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. She specializes in Maternal Fetal Medicine and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Her educational background includes a Bachelors of Science in Engineering, cum laude, and a degree in Public Policy from Princeton University (1996), an MD from the University of North Carolina (2001), residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UC Irvine (2005), and a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UC Irvine (2008).

Dr. Rajan's research focuses on women's health, particularly high-risk pregnancies, reproductive health, and the impact of prenatal environment on developmental outcomes. Her work spans public health and policy, addressing issues such as health literacy and cognitive function during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as the management of rare conditions like thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in pregnancy.

Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on clinical guidelines for high-risk pregnancies, including in vitro fertilization, and case reports on rare maternal complications. She also contributes to understanding health literacy and cognitive function in the perinatal period, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach that bridges obstetrics, public health, and policy.

Dr. Rajan is actively engaged in professional service, currently serving as Chair of the SMFM Patient Education Committee (2022-present). Her prior roles include Chair of the Baby Center Task Force (2016-2018) and Member of the Guidelines Committee (2012-2017) in the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She is also a member of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.