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Thomas J Benedetti, MD

Thomas J Benedetti, MD, MHA
Professor and Director, Education
Vice Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Director, ISIS (Institute for Simulation and Interprofessional Studies) Quality and Safety

University of Washington
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Box 356460
Seattle, WA 98195-6460

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Academic Office:
Clinic Appts:
(206) 543-3729
(206) 598-4070
Specialties:
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Prematurity prevention
• Shoulder dystocia
• Operative vaginal delivery
Licensure:
• Washington, 1979
Certification:
• Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1980
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1981
Joined UW Medicine: 7/1/79
Education:

• MD degree
   (University of Washington, 1973)
• Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
   (University of Southern California Medical Center, 1977)
• Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
   (University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, 1979)
• Certificate in Medical Management
   (University of Washington, 1997)
• Masters in Health Administration
   (University of Washington, 2000)

Research 
Interests:
• Shoulder dystocia
• Fetal birth injuries and method of delivery
• Prematurity
• Quality assessment in obstetrics
• Simulation in obstetrics and gynecology
Professional 
Organizations:

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
• King County Medical Society
• Washington State Medical Association
• Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Society for Simulation in Healthcare
• Society for Perinatal Research
• Washington State Obstetrical Association

Honors:
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Purdue-Frederick Award for excellence in medical research (1980)
• University of Washington Senior Residents Teaching Award, 1983, 1985
• Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, Society Awards 1989, Best Paper of Meeting, Best Genetic Research, Best Paper of Meeting (runner up)
• Roy G. Holly, M.D., Ph.D. Award (1997), Excellence in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Washington State Obstetrical Association and the Washington ACOG Section, Distinguished Service Award for 1999
• ACOG Fellowship in Government Relations, 2001
Selected 
Publications:

Benedetti TJ, Baldwin LM, Skillman SM, Andrilla CH, Bowditch E, Carr KC. Professional liability issues and practice patterns of obstetrical providers in Washington state. Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006;107(6):1238-46

Ridgeway JJ, Weyrich DL, Benedetti TJ. Fetal heart rate patterns associated with uterine rupture. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2004;103(3):506-512.

Pang J, Heffelfinger JD, Huang GJ, Benedetti TJ, Weiss NS. Outcomes of planned home births in Washington state. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2002;Aug 100.

Gardella C, Taylor M, Benedetti TJ, Critchlow C. The effect of sequential use of vacuum and forceps for assisted vaginal delivery on neonatal and maternal outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2001;185(4):896-902.

Benedetti TJ. Birth injury and method of delivery. N Engl J Med 1999, Dec 2;341(23):1758–59.

Rice P, Benedetti TJ. Fetal heart rate acceleration with fetal blood sampling. Obstet Gynecol. 1986;68(4):469-72.

McFarland LV, Raskin M, Benedetti TJ, Daling JR. Erb-Duchenne's palsy: a consequence of high birthweight and method of delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 1985;68:784-8.

Benedetti TJ, Kates R, Williams VA. Hemodynamic observations in severe preeclampsia complicated by pulmonary edema. Am J Ob Gyn. 1985;152:330-4.

Benedetti TJ, Cotton DB, Read JA, Miller FC. Hemodynamic observations in severe preeclampsia with a flow directed pulmonary artery catheter. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1980;136:465.

Benedetti TJ, Gabbe S. Shoulder dystocia: a complication of fetal macrosomia and prolonged second stage of labor with midpelvic delivery. Obstet Gynecol. 1978;52:526.

 


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