Joann V. Pinkerton MD FACOG, NCMP
General Gynecology
Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Virginia School of Medicine
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2955 Ivy RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Phone+1 434-243-4720
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Education & Training
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1984 - 1985- University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981 - 1983
Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1981
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1983 - 2026
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Evidence for actions of estrone distinct from those of estradiol.Richard J Santen, Anne Gompel, Karen O Klein, Mary Ann Lumsden, JoAnn V Pinkerton
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2026-05-20 - Report of the FDA's expert panel on hormone therapy.JoAnn V Pinkerton, James A Simon, Howard N Hodis, Mary Jane Minkin, JoAnn E Manson
Menopause. 2026-05-05 - Neuron-Enriched Extracellular Vesicle MicroRNAs Reflect Hormone-Sensitive Neural Pathway Changes from Early to Late Perimenopause.Rebekah L Frye, Dana M Lapato, Christopher Sikes-Keilp, JoAnn V Pinkerton, Jennifer L Payne
Medrxiv. 2026-04-27
Journal Articles
- Hormone Therapy for Postmenopausal WomenJoann Pinkerton, MD, The New England Journal of Medicine
- Vaginal Estrogen: Underprescribed Treatment for an Underdiagnosed Condition of Menopausal WomenAndrew M Kaunitz, Joann V Pinkerton, Maturitas
Authored Content
- What Was New in the World of Menopause and Hot Flash Treatment at ACOG 2024?May 2024
- What Was New in the World of Menopause at ACOG 2023?May 2023
- The Challenges of Menopause and Osteoporosis at ACOG 2022May 2022
Press Mentions
Vaginal Estrogen Is the Safest Drug Your Doctor Is Afraid to PrescribeFebruary 1st, 2026- UVA Scientists Discover Body’s Natural ‘Off’ Switch for High Blood PressureDecember 3rd, 2025
- New Nonhormonal Drug Can Reduce Hot Flashes and Sleepless Nights in MenopauseNovember 17th, 2025
Grant Support
- Postpartum Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone StudyNational Center For Research Resources1999–2000
- Pulsatile Administration Of GNRH In Postpartum Lactational AmenorrheaNational Center For Research Resources1997
Committees
- Member, The Treatment of Symptoms of the Menopause Task Force, The Endocrine Society 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
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