Mastering Multiples: Basic to Advanced  

I have been fortunate to work with a group of remarkably talented and intelligent faculty who have helped me grow and boost my interest in education. I have had a growing interest in medical education since early in my career. I have given multiple educational lectures to residents and fellows in various Maternal-Fetal Medicine topics. I am actively involved in teaching the basics of obstetric ultrasound imaging to medical students, OB/GYN residents and MFM fellows, and have also helped organize and implement obstetric ultrasound simulations to further raise the quality of ultrasound education. 

 
In addition to education, I have always been interested in prenatal diagnosis and fetal intervention. There have been advances in this field including treatment of twin transfusion syndrome, fetal spina bifida, and fetal anemia that have improved outcomes for these patients. I have been fortunate to be part of amazing teams involved in research and implementation of these innovative therapies and hope to continue working towards improving care for these patients and their families. 

Most of the time, having a baby goes according to plan. For those rare times when issues arise, Yale’s Dr. Katherine Kohari is there to step in. Dr. Kohari specializes in high-risk pregnancies with complications that threaten the well-being of mother, baby, or both. “I enjoy helping mothers navigate through the exciting, yet complex, parts of pregnancy and childbirth,” she says. 

Kohari joined the Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine Department’s Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in 2014. In 2007, she received her MD from New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Kohari furthered her training with an Ob/Gyn residency and a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. 

As part of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine group, Dr Kohari sees patients both in New Haven and at satellite offices in Westport and Norwalk, Connecticut. These offices were opened to enable women in the Fairfield County area to see Yale physicians much closer to home. Dr. Kohari’s practice employs the latest 2D and 3D ultrasound technology to maximize early and accurate diagnoses. She also performs diagnostic procedures such as CVS and amniocentesis. “If we diagnose an abnormality in utero, we can discuss a care plan prior to delivery; the obstetrician, pediatrician and pediatric subspecialist work together to organize timing of delivery, mode of delivery and where the physical delivery should happen,” she explains. 

Dr. Kohari is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and the New Haven Obstetrical Society. 

Dr. Hiba J. Mustafa, MD, FACOG, FAIUM, FOMA, currently serves as the director of fetal medicine and surgery, the director of the Placenta Accreta Spectrum Program and the director of ultrasound elective at Indiana University Health and Riley Children’s Hospital. 

She is a distinguished maternal-fetal medicine specialist with a subspecialty in fetal medicine and surgery. 
 
Dr. Mustafa is a dedicated physician-scientist, boasting numerous publications in fetal diagnosis and therapy. She has garnered multiple research funds and currently serves as the principal investigator and co-investigator on several international collaborative research projects. Her clinical and research interests encompass medical and surgical therapy for complex fetal conditions, management of multiple gestations, and innovative ultrasound techniques. These include first-trimester ultrasound, fetal echocardiography, fetal neurosonography, and 3D/4D imaging for diagnosing abnormal fetal and placental conditions. 

Her contributions to the field reflect her commitment to improving outcomes for both mothers and their babies through cutting-edge research and clinical excellence. 

Dr Joane Stone, MD, MS, is a Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She serves as the System Director for Maternal Fetal Medicine for the Mount Sinai Health System and is also the Fellowship Director. She was appointed Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion within her department 2 years ago. 

Dr Stone is the President Elect of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine. She also serves on the Board for the Foundation for Maternal Fetal Medicine. Her primary research focuses on the management of multiple gestations. She has a special interest in invasive procedures and has been involved in several RCTs on labor induction.