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Ruofan Yao, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Loma Linda, CA, Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

RuofanYaoMDMPH

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Loma Linda, CA

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology- MFM

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Summary

  • Dr. Ruofan Yao is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Loma Linda, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, Riverside University Health System-Medical Center, and Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. He received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and has been in practice 6 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Chinese (Mandarin). He specializes in maternal & fetal medicine/high risk and is experienced in obesity and obesity-related disorders, epidemiology, placenta, and stillbirth.

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
    University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusFellowship, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineObstetrics & Gynecology, 2018
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011 - 2015
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth CollegeM.P.H., Evaluative Clinical Sciences, 2007
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonB.S., Biochemistry, 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best paper in Annals of Epidemiology American College of Epidemiology, 2018
  • Most cited paper in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2014 American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
  • Best oral presentation SMFM, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Applicability of Standardized Early Fetal Heart Examination in the Obese Population  
    Ruofan Yao, Ozhan Mehmet Turan, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
  • Obesity and the risk of stillbirth: a population-based cohort study  
    Yao R, Ananth CV, Park BY, Pereira L, Plante LA for the Perinatal Research Consortium, AJOG, 1/1/2014

Abstracts/Posters

  • The effect of maternal obesity on fetal growth
    Yao R, Park BY, Crimmins SD, Harman CR, Contag SA, Society for Reproductive Investigation 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 1/19/2016
  • The effects of maternal obesity on fetal and neonatal outcomes among those born small for gestational age
    Yao R, Park BY, Caughey AB, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, 1/6/2016
  • The effects of maternal obesity on fetal and neonatal outcomes among those born large for gestational age
    Yao R, Park BY, Caughey AB, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, 1/6/2016
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Lectures

  • Obesity and the risk of stillbirth: a population-based cohort study 
    1/8/2014

Press Mentions

  • Loma Linda University Children's Hospital and Inland Empire Health Plan Present Free Webinar Addressing Pregnancy During COVID-19
    Loma Linda University Children's Hospital and Inland Empire Health Plan Present Free Webinar Addressing Pregnancy During COVID-19November 5th, 2020
  • Why the First Prenatal Visit Should Involve a Hepatits B Test
    Why the First Prenatal Visit Should Involve a Hepatits B TestJuly 23rd, 2019
  • Mother’s Weight Increases Child’s Risk of Death
    Mother’s Weight Increases Child’s Risk of DeathApril 29th, 2014
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations

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