Elizabeth A. Kelly , MD
Professor of Clinical
Vice Chair of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology; Medical Director, Womens Community Health Services at University of Cincinnati Medical Center
University of Cincinnati, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0526
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0526
Phone 513-558-5731
Fax 513-558-3558
Email kellyea@ucmail.uc.edu
Education
Medical Degree: University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio, 1984
Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia University New York, New York , 1988 (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
National Public Health Leadership Scholar: University of North Carolina School of Public Health Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 2011 (Public health leadership)
Bachelor of Science: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 1980 (Biology)
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certification Date: 12-07-1990 ) - (Recertification Date: to 12-31-2022 )
Clinical Interests
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Amenorrhea
Atrophic Vaginitis (Vaginal atrophy)
Bartholin's Cyst
Ectopic Pregnancy
Heavy Menstrual periods (Menorrhagia)
Menopause
Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
Metrorrhagia
Obstetric Labor
Pelvic Pain
Perimenopause
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Specialities
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research and Practice Interests
Female Genital Mutilation, Infant Mortality, Social Determinents of Health Care Inequity, Community Based Health Care, and Ectopic Pregnancy.
Positions and Work Experience
2000 -To Present Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
2007 -2011 Vice Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
1995 -To Present Medical Director, Women's Community Health Services, UC Health-University Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio
05-2010 -To Present Director, Division of Community Women's Health, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cincinnati, Ohio
09-2010 -To Present Medical Director, Division of Maternal and Infant Health, Cincinnati Health Department, Cincinnati, Ohio
1989 -1991 Director, Residency Program, New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York, New York
1990 -1991 Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecolgoy, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
1994 -2000 Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecolgoy, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cincinnati, Ohio
2000 -2008 Director, Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cincinnati, Ohio
05-2005 -03-2007 Director, Clinical Obstetrics and Gyencology, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cincinnati, Ohio
03-2007 -07-2007 Interim Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicineof Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cincinnati, Ohio
Research Support
Grant: #03140014BC0613 Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth; Richards, William 06-30-2012 -06-29-2013 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) Role:PI $173,564.00 Active Level:Federal
Grant: #03140014BC0614 - federal portion Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth 06-30-2013 -06-29-2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breast & Cervical Cancer Project Role:PI $141,061.00 Awarded Level:Federal
Grant: #03140014BC0614 - ODH Portion Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth 06-30-2013 -06-29-2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breast & Cervical Cancer Project Role:PI $32,503.00 Awarded Level:Federal
Grant: #Subaward #134574 Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth 09-01-2014 -05-31-2015 Health Resources and Services Administration Healthy Start Cincinnati Role:PI $15,487.00 Active Level:Federal
Grant: #307202 / H49MC27823 Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth 04-01-2019 -03-31-2024 Health Resources and Services Administration Cradle Cincinnati Role:PI $32,502.00 Awarded Level:Federal
Grant: #03140011MQ0121 Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth 07-01-2020 -06-30-2021 Ohio Department of Health Moms Quit for Two Role:PI $90,259.25 Active Level:State of Ohio
Grant: #OS0001693-FP00002416-SPR200838 / H49MC27823 Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth; Moravec, William 04-01-2020 -03-21-2024 Health Resources and Services Administration Healthy Start Initiative -Eliminating Racial/Ethic Disparities- Maternal Mortality Supplement Role:PI $142,899.00 Awarded Level:Federal
Grant: #CCHMC Sub# PENDING / U01HG011172 Investigators:Harnett, Brett; Kelly, Elizabeth; Wood, Sharice 07-01-2020 -04-30-2025 National Human Genome Research Institute Polygenic risk scores for healthier African-American families Role:Collaborator 186497.00 Hold Level:Federal
Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth 01-01-2022 -12-31-2022 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center MoD PRC Ohio Collaborative 2022 Renewal Role:PI 22168.00 Hold Level:Non Profit
Investigators:Kelly, Elizabeth 01-01-2023 -12-31-2023 March of Dimes MoD PRC Ohio Collaborative 2023 Renewal Role:PI 13188.00 Hold Level:Non Profit
Grant: #SPC-1000012105 GR132126/ODM202419 Investigators:Burrows, Christine; Kelly, Elizabeth; Regan, Saundra; Rowley, Lisa; Ruegg, Hilja 07-01-2023 -06-30-2024 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Med Tapp grant (2-year renewal) Role:Collaborator 504000.00 Hold Level:Federal
Grant: #SPC1000012106 GR132135 / ODM202419 Investigators:Burrows, Christine; Kelly, Elizabeth; Regan, Saundra; Rowley, Lisa; Ruegg, Hilja 07-01-2023 -06-30-2024 Ohio State University Med Tapp grant (2-year renewal) Role:Collaborator 215950.00 Hold Level:Higher Education
Grant: #CCHMC Kelly Investigators:Forde, Braxton; Kelly, Elizabeth 01-01-2024 -03-31-2025 March of Dimes The March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center Ohio Collaborative Role:PI 5334.58 Hold Level:Non Profit
Grant: #DCY-G-0047 07-01-2024 -06-30-2025 Ohio Department of Health Moms Quit for Two FY25 Role:PI 115865.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of
Grant: #DCY-G-0047 07-01-2024 -06-30-2025 Ohio Department of Health Moms Quit for Two FY25 Role:PI 115865.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of
Grant: #SPC-1000013705_GR136095_G-2425-05-0005/ODM202419 Investigators:Burrows, Christine; Kelly, Elizabeth; Regan, Saundra; Rowley, Lisa; Ruegg, Hilja 07-01-2024 -06-30-2025 Ohio State University Med Tapp grant (3-year renewal) Role:Collaborator 0.00 Hold Level:Higher Education
Grant: #SPC-1000013705_GR136095_G-2425-05-0005/ODM202419 Investigators:Burrows, Christine; Kelly, Elizabeth; Regan, Saundra; Rowley, Lisa; Ruegg, Hilja 07-01-2023 -06-30-2025 Ohio State University Med Tapp grant (3-year renewal) Role:Collaborator 215735.00 Hold Level:Higher Education
Publications
Published Abstracts
Zurawski J, Kelly E. (1997. ) Pregnancy outcome after maternal poisoning with brodifacoum, a long acting warfarin-like rodenticide .[Abstract]Obstetrics & Gynecology, 90 (4 ) ,672-674Co-Author
Pregnancy outcome after maternal poisoning with brodifacoum, a long acting warfarin-like rodenticide
Rossi, Rocco, MD; Aland, Kristen, MD; Kelly, Elizabeth, MD (2018. ) Direct Observation vs Video Review of Laparoscopic Gynecologic Cases and their Effect on Evaluation .[Abstract]Obstetrics & Gynecology, 132 ,57SCo-Author
Direct Observation vs Video Review of Laparoscopic Gynecologic Cases and their Effect on Evaluation
Peer Reviewed Publications
Zurawski J, Kelly E (1997. ) Pregnancy outcome after maternal poisoning with brodifacoum, a long acting warfarin-like rodenticide .Obstet Gynecol, , 90 ,672
Kelly E, Hillard PJ (2005. ) Female Genetal Mutilation .Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol, , 490
Goyal, Neera K; Hall, Eric S; Greenberg, James M; Kelly, Elizabeth A (2015. ) Risk Prediction for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in a Medicaid Population.Journal of women's health (2002), , 24 (8 ) ,681-8 More Information
Hall, Eric S; Folger, Alonzo T; Kelly, Elizabeth A; Kamath-Rayne, Beena Devi (2014. ) Evaluation of gestational age estimate method on the calculation of preterm birth rates.Maternal and child health journal, , 18 (3 ) ,755-62 More Information
Kelly E.;Hillard P. (01-01-2005. ) Female genital mutilation.Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology, , 17 (5 ) ,490-494 More Information
Hall, Eric S; McAllister, Jennifer M; Kelly, Elizabeth A; Setchell, Kenneth D R; Megaraj, Vandana; Jimenez, Kristine L; Nidey, Nichole; Greenberg, James M; Wexelblatt, Scott L (2021. ) Regional comparison of self-reported late pregnancy cigarette smoking to mass spectrometry analysis.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, , More Information
Kelly, Elizabeth A; Keller, Cara C; Sax, Megan R; Rossi, Rocco A (2020. ) Emergency department utilization of case-managed patients following benign gynecologic surgery.International journal of emergency medicine, , 13 (1 ) ,34 More Information
Kopp, Sarah J; Kelly, Elizabeth A; DeFranco, Emily A (2023. ) Influence of social determinants of health on breastfeeding intent in the United States.Birth (Berkeley, Calif.), , 50 (4 ) ,858-867 More Information
Ibrahim Sous, Catrine; Moravec, William; DeFranco, Emily; Kelly, Elizabeth A; Rossi, Robert M (2024. ) Factors Associated with Maternal Morbidity among Black Women in the United States.American journal of perinatology, , More Information
McFarland K.V.; Hefelfinger L.M.; Mendez C.V.; DeFranco E.A.; Kelly E. (11-01-2023. ) Social determinants among Black people during pregnancy following a short interpregnancy interval.AJOG Global Reports, , 3 (4 ) , More Information
Hefelfinger L.M.; DeFranco E.A.; Mendez C.; McFarland K.; Kelly E.; Forde B. (08-01-2023. ) Influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on social determinants of health among an inner-city obstetrical .AJOG Global Reports, , 3 (3 ) , More Information
St John M.; Sullivan K.; Defranco E.; Kelly E. (01-01-2023. ) Influence of pregnancy intention on postpartum contraceptive choice at an urban academic medical cen.American Journal of Perinatology, , More Information
Ibrahim Sous C.I.; Moravec W.; DeFranco E.A.; Kelly E.; Rossi R.M. (01-01-2023. ) Factors associated with maternal morbidity among Black women in the United States.American Journal of Perinatology, , More Information
Sullivan K.; St John M.; Defranco E.; Kelly E. (01-01-2023. ) Food Insecurity in an Urban Pregnancy Cohort.American Journal of Perinatology, , 40 (1 ) ,57-61 More Information
Hutton J.S.; Perazzo D.; Boldt M.; Leonard A.C.; Kelly E. (04-01-2022. ) Safe sleep and reading guidance during prenatal care? findings from a pilot trial using specially de.Journal of Perinatology, , 42 (4 ) ,510-512 More Information
Madzia J.; McKinney D.; Kelly E.; Defranco E. (08-01-2021. ) Influence of Gestational Weight Gain on the Risk of Preterm Birth for Underweight Women Living in Fo.American Journal of Perinatology, , 38 ,E77-E83 More Information
Other Publications
Choe KA, Kelly EA (2010. ) Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Nonpregnant Female Pelvis .Ultrasound Lecture Series Obstetrics and Gynecology DVD,
Presentations
Invited Presentations
(1999. ) Sexually Transmitted Infections .Regional Perinatal Nursing Conference, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional
(2003. ) Female Genital Mutilation .Grand Rounds, Cincinnati, OH. Level:University
(07-2005. ) Femal Genital Mutilation .National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting, New York, New York.
(04-2010. ) Increasing Access to First Trimester Care .Regional Infant Mortality Awareness and Reduction Summit, Cincinnati, OH. Level:Regional
(10-21-2011. ) Maternal-Infant Social Determinants: Consequences & Forethought; Fetal Infant Mortality Review: Local Lessons Learned .Tenth Annual Regional Perinatal Leaders' Summit, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Poster Presentations
Gauthier, Megan E.; Kelly, Elizabeth; Moravec, William; Stephenson, Bev; Patel, Shital (12-2018. ) Improving Maternal Outcomes after Obstetric Hemorrhage through a Multidisciplinary Approach at an Urban Academic Medical Center .Institute for Healthcare Improvement National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care, Orlando, FL. . Level:National
Kelly, Elizabeth, Plagge, Thomas, McKinney, David, Adcock, Ryan, DeFranco, Emily; (05-2019. ) Contribution of Maternal Factors to Infant Mortality from Extreme Preterm Birth .Nashville, TN. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National
Paper Presentations
1. Madzia, Juliana ; McKinney, David; Kelly, Elizabeth; DeFranco, Emily (02-2019. ) 2019 Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine .Las Vegas, Nevada.. Conference. Level:National
Plagge, Thomas; McKinney, David; DeFranco, Emily A.; Adcock, Ryan; Kelly, Elizabeth (02-2019. ) Contribution of Risk Factors to Extreme Preterm Birth .Las Vegas, Nevada. Conference. Level:National
Honors and Awards
1998 Howard C. Taylor Award for Excellence in Resident Education Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Department of Obstetrics and Gyencology Status:Recipient Level:Department
1989 Award for Excellence in Resident Education New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Status:Recipient Type:Recognition
1990 Award for Excellence in Resident Education New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Status:Recipient Type:Recognition
1992 Award for Excellence in Resident Education New York Medical College, Lincoln Hospital Status:Recipient Type:Recognition
1995 Charles K. Ferguson Award for Excellence in Medical Education University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition
1997 Charles K. Ferguson Award for Excellence in Medical Education University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition
1998 Charles K. Ferguson Award for Excellence in Medical Education University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition
2000 Charles K. Ferguson Award for Excellence in Medical Education University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition
2001 Charles K. Ferguson Award for Excellence in Medical Education University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition
2002 Charles K. Ferguson Award for Excellence in Medical Education University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition
2009 Charles K. Ferguson Award for Excellence in Medical Education University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Status:Recipient Level:Department Type:Recognition
1996 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education Status:Recipient Level:National Type:Recognition
1998 Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology National Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education Level:National Type:Recognition
2004 President's Quality Service Award University of Cincinnati Status:Recipient Level:University Type:Recognition
2004 Community Outreach Award Business Courier's Health Care Heroes Status:Recipient Level:Local Type:Recognition
2008 Doctor's Day Nominee Nominated for respect, integrity, team work, and excellence Nursing Staff of University Hospital Status:Nomination Type:Recognition
2007 Top Doc Top Docs in Cincinnati Magazine Status:Recipient Level:Local Type:Recognition
2010 Top Doc Top Docs in Cincinnati Magazine Status:Recipient Level:Local Type:Recognition
2009 Best Doctor Best Doctors in America in Cincy Magazine Level:Local Type:Recognition
2002 Best Doctor Best Doctors in America in Cincinnati Magazine Status:Recipient Level:Local Type:Recognition
2004 Best Doctor Best Doctors in America in Cincinnati Magazine Level:Local Type:Recognition
2005 Best Doctor Best Doctors in America in Cincinnati Magazine Level:Local Type:Recognition
Service
Physicians' Advisory Panel on Infant Mortality in Hamilton County Type:Community Service Level:Local 2005 -2006
University of Cincinnati (Quality Implementation Working Group ) Member Type:University/College Service 2010 -To Present
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Educational Innovation Strategy Design Team ) Member Type:University/College Service 2007
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Physician Leadership Task Force ) Type:University/College Service 2004
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Honor Council Committee ) Member Type:University/College Service 2004 -2008
Contact Information
Academic - University of Cincinnati, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0526
CincinnatiĀ
Ohio, 45267-0526
Phone: 513-558-5731
Fax: 513-558-3558
kellyea@ucmail.uc.edu