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About Us

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology educates residents and medical students while delivering comprehensive patient care within the Nebraska Medicine clinical system. Our faculty integrate excellence in teaching, research, and clinical practice to advance women’s health across the lifespan.

What we do: OB‑GYN encompasses the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth, and related conditions—from preventive well‑woman care to complex surgical and oncologic treatment.

General obstetrics and gynecology serves as the foundation of reproductive healthcare, supported by several specialized fields that provide advanced, focused expertise. Together, these subspecialties collaborate to deliver comprehensive care across the lifespan—from adolescence through post‑menopause.

Subspecialties

  • Gynecologic Oncology: Provides multidisciplinary management for cancers of the female reproductive tract, including ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal malignancies. Specialists deliver advanced surgical treatment such as minimally invasive and cytoreductive procedures, coordinate chemotherapy, and guide patients through survivorship planning with compassionate, long‑term support. 

  • Maternal–Fetal Medicine: Focuses on high‑risk pregnancies through advanced prenatal diagnostics, detailed fetal surveillance, and co‑management of maternal medical conditions. These specialists develop individualized delivery plans for medically complex situations to support optimal outcomes for both parent and baby.

  • Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility: Evaluates and treats hormonal and reproductive disorders such as ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and endometriosis. Comprehensive fertility care may include ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, and in‑vitro fertilization, along with support for individuals and couples navigating infertility. 

  • Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology): Addresses pelvic floor conditions including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary or fecal incontinence, and voiding dysfunction. Care may involve pelvic floor therapy, in‑office procedures, and minimally invasive or reconstructive surgery to restore comfort, function, and quality of life.

  • Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology: Provides age‑appropriate, trauma‑informed gynecologic care for children and teens. Specialists support healthy development by evaluating menstrual and puberty concerns, congenital anomalies, pelvic pain, and providing contraceptive counseling paired with education that builds autonomy and confidence.

     

Department News

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Explore recent news from our department, including faculty recognition, leadership development, and contributions to medical education. These stories reflect our commitment to shaping the future of healthcare and academic excellence.

Department Emphasis

Our department is proud to offer a fully accredited four-year residency program and a comprehensive third-year medical student clerkship, providing exceptional training in obstetrics and gynecology. We foster a robust and collaborative women’s health research enterprise, with a strong commitment to serving underserved communities. Our faculty and residents work together in a cohesive, entrepreneurial clinical practice that promotes innovation and excellence. We strive to create an environment that attracts and retains top-tier healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research.

Learn more about our Residency Program, meet our Faculty, and explore our Patient Care initiatives

  • Residency Program: We currently have 18 residents. Five residents are selected per year from over 200 applications.
  • Faculty: In our department, faculty have three main roles which are to educate our learners, provide patient care in the clinics and hospital, and perform research.
  • Patient Care: Clinical locations include eight affiliate hospitals, three Nebraska Medicine clinic sites, and nine outreach clinic sites

Research Highlights

  • Our mission is to advance knowledge of women’s health and cancer while training the next generation of scientists and facilitating collaborative interactions among clinicians and basic scientists.
  • Specifically, we focus on understanding female fertility and menopause, as well as understanding the devastating nature of ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers.
  • It is our hope that discoveries associated with these scientific pursuits will translate to innovative approaches to improve women’s health and ultimately improve care for women.
  • We have four basic science research laboratories, which are funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, The National Institute for Food and Agriculture, the University of Nebraska Foundation, the State of Nebraska, and the Olson Center for Women’s Health.
  • Our group has attracted $14.5 million in research funding in the last ten years.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has an active research group. Our mission is to make distinctive strides in education, research, and service, and to take innovative approaches to contemporary women's health issues.
We are members of the NRG/Gynecologic Oncology Group, which is affiliated with the National Cancer Institute. We strive to aggressively pursue novel clinical therapies for our cancer patients. Kerry Rodabaugh, MD, is the principal investigator for the Gynecologic Oncology Group contract.
Each resident is required to pursue a research project during their four years of residency. Our physician faculty play prominent roles in resident research by serving as faculty advisors.