
Rita Wesley Driggers MD
Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk
Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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5255 Loughboro Rd NWWashington, DC 20016
Phone+1 202-660-7180
Fax+1 410-933-1340
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Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1999 - 2002
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995 - 1999
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1995
University of MemphisNo Degree, Biology and Chemistry, 1989 - 1990
University of Central FloridaB.S., Electrical Engineering, 1985 - 1987
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1997 - 2027
DC State Medical License 2008 - 2026
MD State Medical License 1999 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2015
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2013, 2015
- Top Doctors:Washington DC Area Castle Connolly, 2012
Clinical Trials
- Reduce African-American Infant Mortality Start of enrollment: 2011 Jun 01
- Preventing Preterm Birth With a Pessary Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
- The Use of Cell Free Fetal DNA in the Maternal Blood in the Evaluation of Intrauterine Fetal Demise and Miscarriage Start of enrollment: 2013 May 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsEvaluation of appropriate vancomycin prescribing for the prevention of newborn group B streptococcal infections in a community hospital obstetrics service.Amirah Assabahi, Rita Driggers, Christopher A Keeys, Alexa Mader, Paul Norris
Journal of Perinatal Medicine. 2022-11-25 - 2 citationsA Framework for Coordination between Obstetric and Pediatric Providers in Public Health Emergencies: Lessons Learned from the Zika Outbreak in the United States, 2015 ...Rebecca T. Leeb, Robyn A. Cree, Laura Aird, Roberta L. DeBiasi, Rita W. Driggers
American Journal of Perinatology. 2020-05-21 - 10 citationsCase report: moderate hemolytic disease of the newborn due to anti-G.Aaron R Huber, George T. Leonard, Rita W. Driggers, Sakhone B. Learn, Colleen W. Gilstad
Immunohematology. 2020-04-15
Journal Articles
- Timing and consequences of early term and late term deliveriesParikh L, Singh J, Timofeev J, Zahn CM, Istwan NB, Rhea DJ, Driggers RW, J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 7/1/2014
- Risk of cesarean delivery in obese nulliparous women with unfavorable cervix undergoing elective induction of labor or expectant management at termWolfe H, Timofeev J, Tefera E, Desale S, Driggers RW, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 7/1/2014
- Fetal biometry: does ethnicity matter?Parikh LI, Nolan J 3rd, Tefera E, Driggers R, J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med, 3/1/2014
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Is 40 the new 30? Pregnancy outcomes by degree of weight gain among pregnancy subclasses.Boyle A, Timofeev J, Halscott T, Desale S, Driggers RW, Ramsey PS, Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Florence, Italy, 3/1/2014
- The use of circulating cell free fetal DNA in the maternal blood in the investigation of intrauterine fetal demise and miscarriage.Clark-Ganheart C, Fries M, Ye P, Moreno N, Driggers R, Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Florence, Italy, 3/1/2014
- Vigorous neonates with academia a term.Clark-Ganheart C, Timofeev J, Boyle A, Smith S, Driggers R, Ramsey P, Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Florence, Italy, 3/1/2014
Lectures
- Medical Student Seminar – Step Up to Residency. Routine Prenatal Care.Chicago, IL - 4/1/2014
- Preterm Birth: Cerclage, 17-OH-P, Vaginal Progesterone, Tocolyze, or Cross Your Fingers? Clinical SeminarChicago, IL - 4/1/2014
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy – Knowing When to Hold Them and When to Fold Them.Johns Hopkins Medicine, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC - 2/1/2014
Authored Content
- COVID-19, Vaccine Hesitancy, and PregnancyMay 2021
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound Curriculum and Competency Assessment in Residency Training Programs: Consensus ReportJanuary 2018
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound Curriculum and Competency Assessment in Residency Training Programs: Consensus ReportJanuary 2018
Press Mentions
Debunking Myths About Exercise in PregnancyJuly 30th, 2019
Developmental Delays Persist as Brazil’s Zika Babies Grow UpDecember 12th, 2018
294 Pregnant Women to Get Retested for ZikaFebruary 17th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
External Links
- Johns Hopkins Physicianshttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/rita-driggers
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