Jack Ludmir MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology•Philadelphia, PA

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Former Chief Physician Executive of Temple Women & Families Hospital

3401 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140
Phone+1 215-707-3008

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Summary

Jack Ludmir, MD, based in Philadelphia, PA, is a specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology with a subspecialty in Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and holds a medical degree from Temple University. He currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Physician Engagement and Integration and Associate Provost for Community and Global Initiatives at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and has a long tenure as Professor and Chair at Pennsylvania Hospital. His research focuses on high-risk pregnancies, endometritis, and fetal surgery, with several publications in renowned journals. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Philadelphia Magazine.

Education & Training

The Wharton School, Univ. of PennsylvaniaAcademic Leadership Skills Program, 1997 - 1998
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1985 - 1987
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981 - 1985
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1981
University of PennsylvaniaBA, Biology, Cum Laude, 1975 - 1977

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Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 1982 - 2026
FL State Medical License 1986 - 2019
MA State Medical License 1992 - 2013
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Pete and Wessie Hollis Community Service Award American Congress Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2017
Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2013-2016
Best Philadelphian Philadelphia Magazine, 2015

Clinical Trials

Aggressive Versus Expectant Management of Severe Preeclampsia Remote From Term Start of enrollment: 2010 Aug 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Prevention of Preterm Birth With a Pessary in Twin Gestations Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Prevention of Preterm Birth With a Pessary in Singleton Gestations Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Drugs for the Treatment and Prevention of Preterm Labor.
Soha S Patel, Jack Ludmir
Clinics in Perinatology. 2026-09-01
2 citations
Early magnesium discontinuation postpartum and eclampsia risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Johanna Quist-Nelson, Annemijn de Ruigh, Elizabeth R Lemoine, Eva Pajkrt, Ben Mol
Pregnancy Hypertension. 2024-09-01
10 citations
Pregnancy, Pandemics, and Public Health Policy: The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Pregnant Immigrants.
Rachel Fabi, Jack Ludmir
Women's Health Issues. 2021-05-01

Journal Articles

Cervical pessary for preventing preterm birth in twin pregnancies with short cervical length: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Saccone G, Ciardulli A, Xodo S, Dugoff L, Ludmir J, D'Antonio F, Boito S, Olearo E, Votino C, Maruotti GM, Rizzo G, Martinelli P, Berghella V, J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 1/12/2017
Where do we go in terms of quality and safety of obstetric care in Colombia?
Ortiz EI, Ludmir J, Colombia Medica, 1/1/2016
Health Literacy in unauthorized Mexican immigrant mothers and the risk of developmental delay in their children
Hernandez-Mekonnen R, Duggan EK, Oliveros-Rosen L, Gerdes M, Wortham S, Ludmir J, Bennett IM, J Immigrant Minority Health, 1/2/2015

Abstracts/Posters

“Nuestras historias, nuestras opciones”: Understanding barriers to postpartum family planning in uninsured Latinas using a community-based participatory approach
MehtaP, KraybillA, AparicioJ, Zamora I, Barg F, Ludmir J, Schreiber CA, Society of Family Planning Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
The impact of an outreach program in the rate of postpartum visits in a low resource Latina population
DeLarosa M, Ludmir J, Levine L, Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean Conference, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2015
Quality and Safety in Obstetric Care in Latin America: A new way to reduce Maternal Mortality
Ludmir J, Escobar MF, Ortiz EI, Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean Conference, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1/1/2015

Lectures

Prevencion del parto pretermino: Progesterona y pesario. Pesario en prevencion de parto pretermino en embarazo multiple. Uso de Sulfato de Magnesio en preeclampsia pos...
Asociacion de Ginecologia y Obstetricia de Guatemala. Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala - 1/1/2017
Prevencion de parto prematuro con pesario en embarazo unico. y embarazo multiple. Sulfato de Magnesio post-parto. Si on no? Manejo de preeclampsia severe pretermino. S...
Sociedad Peruana Obstetricia y Ginecologia. Lima, Peru - 1/1/2017
Seguridad en Obstetricia. Nuevos modelos de atencion. Sulfato de Magnesio post-parto. Si o no? Prevencion de parto prematuro con pesario en embarazo unico. Prevencion ...
XXXV Congreso Internacional Obstetricia y Ginecologia. SOGIBA, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 1/1/2017

Press Mentions

Temple Health’s Bold Pursuit to Advance Women’s Health Equity with Novel Programs and Dedicated HospitalMay 30th, 2024
Dr. Jack Ludmir Is the New Chief Physician Executive of Temple Women’s HospitalOctober 19th, 2022
How Philadelphia Escaped Disaster in the Face of a Dozen Shuttered Maternity WardsJune 4th, 2021