Mar Gil Mira, MD, PhD

Dr. Mar Gil is a Professor in Obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, currently based in Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. She has dedicated more than a decade to advancing prenatal diagnosis and therapy, with a strong focus on fetal imaging, pregnancy complications, and personalized care.

She is vice president and founder of the iMaterna Foundation, where she leads research, education, and training initiatives in maternal and fetal health. Internationally recognized for her scientific contributions, she is an active member of collaborative research networks and a frequent invited speaker at major conferences.

Her academic work encompasses leadership in multicenter trials, mentorship of doctoral candidates, and publications on first-trimester screening, fetal growth restriction, maternal cardiovascular function, and innovative digital health approaches. Dr. Mira combines clinical excellence with research leadership, aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and babies worldwide.

Dr. Mira's specialties include:  High risk pregnancies, fetal defects, first trimester ultrasound and screening

Personal Statement

I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to women and their families throughout pregnancy. My philosophy of care is centered on partnership: I listen carefully, respect each woman’s individual needs, and work collaboratively to design a personalized plan that promotes the best outcomes for both mother and baby.

Beyond my clinical work, I am passionate about advancing maternal and fetal health through research, innovation, and teaching. I believe that improving care requires not only the latest medical knowledge, but also empathy, communication, and trust.

Outside of medicine, I value spending time with my children, who remind me daily of the importance of family. I also enjoy traveling, sports, and connecting with communities dedicated to supporting women’s health worldwide.

Clinical Interests

First trimester of pregnancy, screening and diagnosis of fetal conditions, fetal therapy, fetal ecocardiography and neurosonography

Education

Organizations

Board Certification

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Research interests

· angiogenic biomarkers (PlGF, sFlt-1)

· digital health and AI applications in obstetrics, gestational diabetes risk prediction and lifestyle interventions

· fetal therapy and intrauterine procedures, breech presentation and labor outcomes

· First-trimester screening for aneuploidy

· intrapartum ultrasound and labor monitoring

· maternal cardiovascular function during pregnancy

· metabolic markers in pregnancy

· noninvasive prenatal testing (cfDNA)

· preeclampsia prediction and prevention

· small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and fetal growth restriction