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Credentials for
Jennifer E. Dietrich, M.D., M.Sc.

Name: Jennifer E. Dietrich, M.D., M.Sc.

Texas Children's Position: Chief of Gynecology

Other Positions: Assistant Professor of OB/GYN & Pediatrics, Fellowship Director Pediatric/Aolescent Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine

Specialty(ies):

Gynecology

Pediatrics

Degrees Held:
M.Sc. 2006 University of Louisville
M.D. 2000 Medical College of Wisconsin
B.S. 1994 Pacific Lutheran University
Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology Baylor College of Medicine
 

Primary Focus: Congenital anomalies, thrombophilias, von Willebrand’s Disease, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, and minimally invasive surgery in children

Publications:
Dietrich JE, Hertweck SP. Thrombophilias: the past, present and future. Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Submitted 4/2008 and accepted 5/2008.
Dietrich JE and Hertweck SP. Adolescent Sexuality Chapter. Textbook of Pediatric and Adolescscent Gynecology. Editors: Sanfilippo J, Larratorre E, Templeman CL, Edmonds K. In press.
Dietrich JE and Breech L. Von Willebrand’s Disease. ACOG Committee Opinion. Draft submitted 12/2007.
Dietrich JE and Vichnin M. Sexually transmitted diseases. Chapter for Adolescent Health Publication for ACOG. Draft Submitted 10/2007.
Dietrich JE, Vichnin M. Committee Opinion. Fertility and menstrual concerns in adolescents and children with cancer. Submitted for publication.
Dietrich JE. Eating Disorders. Chapter in Adolescent Health Publication for ACOG. Submitted 2/2007.
Dietrich JE, Hertweck SP. Vaginal Agenesis. Female Patient. 2007; 32(10):29-34.
Dietrich JE, Hertweck SP, Traynor MP, Reinstine JH. Laparoscopically assisted creation of a neovagina using the Louisville modeification. Fertil Steril. 2007; 88(5):1431-4.
Kesterson J, Dietrich JE, Yussman M. Secondary Amenorrhea Resulting from Traumatic Separation of the Cervix from the Uterine Corpus. Obstet Gynecol 2007. 10(2part2):528-30.
Dietrich J. “Von Willebrand’s: a review,” J Pedatr Adol Gynecol. 2007; 20(3):153-5.
Dietrich J. Editor’s Workshop. J Pediatr Adol Gynecol. 2007; 20(3):151-152.
Dietrich J, Sanfilippo J, Hertweck SP. Book Chapter entitled “Menstruation Function,” Comprehensive Adolescent Health Care. Friedman S, Fisher M, and Schonberg editors. St. Louis quality Medical Publishing. In press.
Laratorre E, Laufer MR, English A, Dietrich J, Guido RS, Santelli J, Gall S, Moscicki B. “Human papillomavirus vaccination,” Committee Opinion 344. Obstet Gynecol. Sept 2006, 108(3 Part 1):699-704.
Dietrich J, Hertweck SP, Traynor MP, Reinstine J. “Laparoscopic Creation of a Neovagina Using the Louisville Modification,” Accepted to Fertility and Sterility 11/2006.
Dietrich J, Hertweck SP, Perlman SE. “Efficacy of family history in determining thrombophilia risk, “ J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2007; 20(4):221-4.
Dietrich J, Hertweck SP, Bond S. “Undescended ovaries: a clinical review,” J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2007; 20(2):57-60.
Dietrich J, Hertweck SP, Perlman SE. “Post-traumatic vulvar hematoma secondary to coagulopathy caused by rickettsial infection.” J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. June 2005; 18(3): 175-7.
Lara-Torre E and Dietrich J. “Update in Adolescent Contraception.” Female Patient. June 2005; 39-44.
Dietrich J, Heard M, Edwards C. “Uteroovarian Ligament Torsion due to a Large Paratubal Cyst.” J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. April 2005; 18(2):125-127.
Dietrich J, Young A, Young R. “Resection of a Non-Communicating Horn with use of the Harmonic Scalpel.” J Pediatr and Adolesc Gynecol. Dec 2004; 17(6):407-409.
Dietrich, J., Kaufman, R.H, Edwards, C. "Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Vulva: Two Case Reports.” J Low Genit Tract Dis. April 2004; 8(2): 147-149.
Zurawin RK, Dietrich J, Heard M, Edwards C. “Didelphic Uterus and Obstructed Hemivagina with renal agenesis: case report with review of the literature.” J Pediatr and Adolesc Gynecol. April 2004; 17(2): 137-141.
Lara-Torre E, Dietrich J, Kaplan A, Lopez H, Jaffee I. “A Case of Poorly Differentiated Sertoli-Leydig Tumor.” J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. Feb. 2004; 17(1): 49-52.
 
Professional Organizations:
Member National Hemophilia Foundation
Member North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Member American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Member American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member American Medical Association
Member Texas Medical Association
 
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