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John Harris, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

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Obstetrics & Gynecology • Pittsburgh, PA

Assistant Professor

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Summary

  • I am a general obstetrician-gynecologist and health services researcher. I passionate about decreasing disparities in care for people with obesity, improving healthcare systems, and providing appropriate care for women with disabilities.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolM.S., Health and Healthcare Research, 2014 - 2015
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010 - 2014
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Williams College
    Williams CollegeB.A., English Literature, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2011 - 2014
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Clinical Housestaff Teaching Award University of Kentucky, 2012
  • Heusner Pupil Award University of North Carolina School of Medicine, 2010
  • Hospice Volunteer Award, Volunteer of the Month 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Relationship of Obesity to Hospice Use and Expenditures: A Cohort Study  
    Harris JA, Byhoff ER, Perumalswami CR, Langa KM, Wright AA, Griggs JJ, Ann Intern Med, 1/7/2017
  • A retrospective cohort study of hemostatic agent use during hysterectomy and risk of post-operative complications  
    Harris JA, Uppal S, Kamdar N, Swenson C, Campbell D, Morgan D, Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 1/1/2017
  • Reasons for and timing of unplanned 30-day readmission after hysterectomy for benign disease  
    Penn C, Morgan DM, Rice L, Harris JA, Rauh-Hain JA, Uppal S, Obstet Gynec, 1/1/2016
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Chlorhexidine-Alcohol Compared with Providone-iodine for Surgical-site Antisepsis after Abdominal Hysterectomy
    Bazzi A, Harris JA, Morgan DM et al, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, 1/1/2016
  • Evaluating a Perioperative Care Bundle For Hysterectomy and Postoperative Complications in Michigan
    Sammarco A, Harris JA, Swenson CA et al, American Urogynecologic Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Denver, CO, 1/1/2016
  • The Relationship of Obesity to Medicare Beneficiaries Hospice Use and Expenditures
    Harris JA, Byhoff ER, Perumalswami CR, Langa KM, Wright AA, Griggs JJ, National Institutes of Health Women’s Reproductive Health Research Conference, Augusta, GA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Improving care for people with obesity: in disability and end-of-life care 
    Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/2017
  • Population Health and Women with Obesity: New Targets for Improving Health 
    Lexington, KY - 1/1/2016
  • Variations by state in physician disciplinary actions by medical licensure boards 
    1/1/2016
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Press Mentions

  • 25 Million U.S. Women Lack Easy Access to Infertility Clinics
    25 Million U.S. Women Lack Easy Access to Infertility ClinicsMarch 15th, 2017
  • Millions of Women Don’t Have Access to Fertility Treatments in the U.S.
    Millions of Women Don’t Have Access to Fertility Treatments in the U.S.March 14th, 2017
  • Nearly 25 Million Women in the U.S. Don’t Have Nearby Access to Infertility Services, According to a New Study
    Nearly 25 Million Women in the U.S. Don’t Have Nearby Access to Infertility Services, According to a New StudyMarch 14th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • Developing and Testing an Evidence-Based Toolkit for Nursing Home Care of Residents with ObesityAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality2019–2024

Professional Memberships

  • AcademyHealth
    Member
  • The Obesity Society
    Member

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. John Harris, Dr. John Harris, MD, Dr. J Harris, Dr. John Alexander Harris