Maternal-Fetal

Ronald K. Jaekle, MD

Appointment

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Credentials

MD: University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Memphis, TN, 1985.

BA: Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX, 1981.

Residency and Internship: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimare, MD, 1985-1989.

Fellowship: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Wake Forest University College of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, 1989-1991.

Certification: Diplomate, National Board of Examiners, 1986; Diplomate, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1992, 1995 and recertification in 2001.

Licensure: Louisiana, Ohio, Kentucky

Position History

2007 - present: University Hospital, Perinatal Treatment Center, Cincinnati, OH.

1998-2007: Woman's Hospital, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA.

1998: Mountain View Perinatal Associates, Johnson City, TN.

1997-98: Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director of Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Co-Director of Northeast Tennessee Regional Perinatal Center, Department of Obstetrics of Gynecology, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN.

1995: Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical Director of Labor and Delivery, Director of Resident Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, University Medical Center at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY.

1991-95: Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Co-Director of Obstetric Special Care Unit, Resident Research Coordinator, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati, OH.

1989-91: Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC. 

Awards and Honors

• Elected by peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America, 2005-06.
• Administrative Chief Resident, Department Gynecology and Obstetrics, John Hopkins Hospital, 1988-89.

Publications, Most Recent

Lewis DF, Robichaux AG, Jaekle RK, Salas A, Canzoneri BJ, Horton K, Jaekle L, Stedman C. Expectant management of preterm premature rupture of membranes and nonvertex presentation: what are the risks?Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2007 ;196:566.e1-5; discussion 566.e5-6. 

Professional Organization Memberships

• Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Johns Hopkins University, 1989-present.
• Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992-present.
• Member, Society of Perinatal Obstetrics, 1991-present.
• Member, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 1992-present.
• Member, Louisiana State Medical Society, 1993-present.
• Patient Care Committee Chairperson, Woman's Hospital, 2005-present.