Leadership and Clinical Expertise

Teresa Stowe, NP, Dr. Sarosh Rana, Dr. Rebecca Rimsza, and KP Gesch, BSN, RN

Starting in August 2025, Dr. Sarosh Rana assumed the role of Chair of the UNMC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, bringing visionary leadership and a deep commitment to maternal health. A nationally recognized expert in maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. Rana specializes in the care of women with high-risk pregnancies, including those affected by preeclampsia, hypertension, lupus, and transplant-related complications. 

Her journey into maternal-fetal medicine began with a formative experience during residency in India, where she witnessed the preventable death of a young mother due to eclampsia. That moment shaped her lifelong mission: to ensure no woman dies giving birth. She has since become a pioneer in using angiogenic biomarkers to predict adverse pregnancy outcomes and has led transformative initiatives like the systematic treatment and management of postpartum hypertension program to improve postpartum hypertension care and reduce disparities.  

As chair, Dr. Rana envisions expanding access to equitable care across Nebraska, strengthening research collaborations, and fostering excellence in education and clinical practice. Her leadership is already inspiring new programs, faculty growth, and community engagement across the department. 

She also holds a research professor appointment at the University of Chicago, where she and her team are actively engaged in maternal-fetal research. Learn more via the Rana Preeclampsia Laboratory at the University of Chicago.