Sarah Detlefs

Sarah Detlefs, MD, MS, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, specializing in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She practices at Texas Children's Pavilion for Women and is actively engaged in clinical care, research, and medical education.

Education:

• MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson, 2014
• MS, Drexel University, 2021

Her research focuses on hematology in pregnancy, including anemia and thrombocytopenia, as well as complex pregnancies affected by maternal cancer or psychiatric and substance use disorders. She is passionate about patient-centered, evidence-based care and effective communication with patients during high-risk pregnancies.

Her recent publications explore placenta accreta spectrum, iron therapy outcomes, and the role of simulation in obstetric training. These works reflect a strong trend toward improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through clinical research and innovative educational strategies.

Scientific Awards:

• SMFM Norman F. Grant Award, 2022

Dr. Detlefs is actively involved in simulation-based education at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, where she contributes to training programs that enhance teamwork and clinical management in obstetrics. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and participates in high-fidelity simulation research. She is a member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

Labs and Teams: She is part of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine division and contributes to the simulation programs at Baylor and Texas Children’s Hospital, focusing on team-based, high-fidelity obstetric simulations.