Shari Martin Lawson MD
Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Assistant Dean Medical Student Affairs
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2041 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20060
Phone+1 202-865-7671
Fax+1 202-865-4174
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Summary
- Dr. Shari Lawson is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist based in Washington, DC. She graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed her residency there in Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2001 to 2005. Her experience includes general obstetrics and gynecology with a focus on high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Lawson has several publications, including research on maternal health, high-risk pregnancies, and racial and ethnic disparities in postpartum readmissions. She is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001 - 2005- Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2023 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2005 - 2026
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Surgical Recommendations for Black Women Compared to White Women With Ovarian Cancer in the US.Oluwasegun Akinyemi, Mojisola Fasokun, Akachukwu N Eze, Fadeke Ogunyankin, Chibuzo C Eze
Cureus. 2026-05-01 - 1 citationsMedicaid Expansion and Overall Mortality Among Women With Breast Cancer.Oluwasegun Akinyemi, Oladayo Oyebanji, Mojisola Fasokun, Faith Abodunrin, Chioma Ekwunazu
JAMA Network Open. 2026-01-02 - 1 citationsMedicaid expansion and overall mortality among women with cervical cancer.Oluwasegun Akinyemi, Fadeke Ogunyankin, Mojisola Fasokun, Faith Abodunrin, Oluebubechukwu Eze
International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 2026-01-01
Press Mentions
In 'Persistent' Trend, Black Fetal Deaths Are Twice as High as White Deaths, CDC FindsJanuary 13th, 2023- U.S. Maternal Death Rate Rose Significantly in 2020March 2nd, 2022
- More Than Half of U.S. Women Have Poor Heart Health Before PregnancyFebruary 22nd, 2022
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
External Links
- Johns Hopkins Physicianshttp://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/shari-lawson
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