Faculty
John Fischer, MD
Professor and Department Head
Urogynecologist (FPMRS)
Division Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Bio
Dr. Jones received her MD from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, VT. Prior to her new appointment in Minnesota, she was a faculty member at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jones holds numerous leadership and advisory positions related to her care of women with substance use disorder in pregnancy.
Research Summary
Research Interests:
- opiate dependence in pregnancy
- educational programming in advanced clinical outcomes
- cardiovascular risk for women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Clinical Summary
Clinical interests:
- substance use disorders in pregnancy
- hypertension in pregnancy
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Contact
Address
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine - Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s HealthUniversity of Minnesota Medical School
420 Delaware Street, SE, MMC 395 Minneapolis, MN 55455
Administrative Contact
April Homich
Administrative Phone: 612-301-3408
Administrative Email: homi0003@umn.edu
Administrative Fax: 612-301-3415
Bio
Medical School: MD 1992 Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency: Ob/Gyn Residency 1996-2000 Oregon Health & Sciences University
Service Summary
ACOG Officer
Clinical Summary
Clinical Interests
General Ob/Gyn, Family planning/abortion care, Advocacy
Bio
Dr. Landers is the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health and is the Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division. He also serves as the Physician Chief of the Women's and Children's Service Line for M Health Fairview. Dr. Landers is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and former Board Examiner with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Landers is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine and is a nationally recognized expert in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and in Reproductive Infectious Diseases.
Research Summary
Research interests:
- reproductive infectious diseases
- preterm premature rupture of membranes
Clinical Summary
Clinical interests:
- Thrombophilias
- Infectious diseases
- Intrauterine growth restriction
Board Certifications:
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Licensures and Certifications
Honors and Recognition
Contact
Administrative Contact
April Homich
Administrative Phone: 612-301-3408
Administrative Email: homi0003@umn.edu
Administrative Fax: 612-301-3415
Bio
Dr. Larsen received a doctorate from the University of Iowa with an internship in Health Psychology from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She had a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic (Health Psychology) and at the University of Minnesota Program in Human Sexuality (Sexual Health).
Clinical Summary
Clinical interests:
- Health psychology
- Women's issues
- Sexual health
- Couple therapy
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Honors and Recognition
Professional Memberships
Contact
Address
M Health Fairview Women's Clinic606 24th Ave S, Ste 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Administrative Contact
Administrative Phone: 612-626-3111
Administrative Email: obgadmin@umn.edu
Bio
Kristen Latta DO received her undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College, her medical school degree from Des Moines University, and she completed residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Research Summary
- Publication in Contraception Journal January 2023- title: Complications of second trimester induction for abortion or fetal demise for patients with and without prior cesarean delivery
- Lecture at APGO 2020 conference on Training medical residents and students in Informed consent
Teaching Summary
Medical student clerkship site director at Haugen OBGYN
Clinical Summary
Clinical Interests:
Interested in adolescent health, family planning, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Hospital privileges:
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Fairview Southdale Hospital
- Edina Specialty Surgery Center
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Clinical Summary
Clinics
Reproductive Medicine Center
Clinical Interests
Obstetrics/Gynecology; Infertility; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome; Robotic Surgery; Uterine Fibroids; Endometriosis; Fertility Preservation; Male factor infertility
Clinical Experience Statement
"I treat patients with the same respect and care that I would want to receive as a patient."