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Alexis Light, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Alexandria, VA, Virginia Hospital Center

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Alexandria, VA

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Summary

  • Dr. Alexis Light is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Arlington, VA and is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice 4 years. She specializes in general obstetrics and is experienced in hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy, pregnancy, and sexual health.

Education & Training

  • MedStar Health/Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Washington Hospital CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014 - 2018
  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityM.P.H., 2014
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2013
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityPost-baccalaureate Premedical Certificate, 2008
  • Hampshire College
    Hampshire CollegeB.A., 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • The Huffman Capraro Award North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), 2017
  • Ryan Resident Scholarship Recipient North American Forum on Family Planning, 2016
  • The Ryan Program Resident Award for Excellence in Family Planning 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Reproductive and Obstetrical Care for Transgender Patients  
    Light A, Zimbrunes S, Gomez-Lobo V, Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports, 1/1/2017
  • Feasibility of Vaginal Hysterectomy for Female-to-Male Transgender Men  
    Obedin-Maliver J, Light A, DeHaan G, Jackson R, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1/1/2017
  • What young people with spina bifida want to know about sex and are not being told  
    Akre C, Light A, Sherman L, Polvinen J, Rich M, Child: care, health and development, 1/1/2015
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Vaginal Hysterectomy as a Viable Option for Female-to-Male (FTM) Transgender Men
    Obedin-Maliver J, Light A, DeHaan G, Steinauer J, Jackson R, ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2014
  • Pregnancy After Transitioning: The male-gendered experience with fertility, pregnancy, and birth outcomes
    Light A, Sevelius J, Obedin-Maliver J, Kerns J, American Society of Reproductive Medicine; World Professional Association on Transgender Health, Boston, MA, 2013; Bangkok, Thailand, 2014, 1/1/2014
  • Decision satisfaction after choosing dilation and evacuation or induction for second-trimester abortion in the setting of pregnancy complications
    Kerns J, Light A, Kuppermann M, Dalton V, Steinauer J, National Abortion Federation Conference, New York, NY, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • The Family Planning Needs of Young Transgender Men 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2017
  • Innovation in Medical Education for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety: the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2014
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy as a Viable Option for Female-to-Male (FTM) Transgender Men 
    Bangkok, Thailand - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • Creating Community Change (C3) 
    Light A, et al
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2012
  • Pushing for Choice: An Ethnography About Pregnant Women and Their Journeys Toward Empowered Birth Experiences (Thesis) 
    Light A, Hampshire College
    1/1/2006

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Hospital Affiliations