Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Ashish Premkumar, MD, PhD, primarily focuses on maternal-fetal medicine. Dr. Premkumar provides comprehensive care to women with complex pregnancy, and his expertise includes:
- Family planning
- Preeclampsia (hypertension that develops during pregnancy)
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Placenta accreta spectrum disorder
- Maternal-fetal therapy
- Perinatal infectious diseases
Because his practice specializes in treating and/or managing health concerns for pregnant people and their fetuses, Dr. Premkumar’s goal is to partner with his patients to develop a care plan that combines quality high-risk pregnancy treatment with their individualized healthcare needs.
As a scientific researcher, Dr. Premkumar uses ongoing research to improve care for obstetric patients. His research has been funded by multiple organizations to allow him to make positive changes in healthcare. His work has been published in widely respected, peer-reviewed journals, such as Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Social Sciences and Medicine.
Areas of Expertise
- Preeclampsia
- Prenatal Diagnosis
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Boston University School of Medicine
Internship
- University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Residency
- University of California San Francisco Medical Center
Fellowship
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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