Ruofan Yao MD MPH
Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk
Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology- MFM
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11234 Anderson Street3400Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone+1 909-651-5708
Fax+1 909-651-5401
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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 MarylandFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusFellowship, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018
University of Maryland School of MedicineObstetrics & Gynecology, 2018
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011 - 2015
St. George's University School of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2018 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2015 - 2019
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
Clinical Trials
- Serial Screening and Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis Trial Start of enrollment: 2022 Oct 20
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Effects of Antenatal Corticosteroids on Extremely Premature Neonates Born between 21 and 24 Weeks.Ruofan Yao, Neville Tritch, Kriti Vedhanayagam, Nida Ali, Havilah Reimche-Vu
American Journal of Perinatology. 2025-11-06 - Take it or leave it? Incidental appendectomy at time of gynecologic oncology laparotomy.Nora Badiner, Angela Mirzadeh, Lauren Sword, Mary Herberger, Hayley Butler
Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2025-10-01 - Perinatal Mortality Trend Associated with Maternal Obesity in United States between 2015 and 2020.Ruofan Yao, Jordan Rossi, Hoang Yen Nguyen, Kriti Vedhanayagam, Neville Tritch
American Journal of Perinatology. 2025-09-01
Journal Articles
- Applicability of Standardized Early Fetal Heart Examination in the Obese PopulationRuofan Yao, Ozhan Mehmet Turan, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Obesity and the risk of stillbirth: a population-based cohort studyYao 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 growthYao 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 ageYao 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 ageYao R, Park BY, Caughey AB, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, 1/6/2016
Press Mentions
- 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 TestJuly 23rd, 2019
Mother’s Weight Increases Child’s Risk of DeathApril 29th, 2014
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin)
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