Jessian Munoz, MD, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of MFM/Fetal Therapy and Surgery
ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States
Education
- MPH from Florida International University
- 12/2020 - Miami, Florida, United States
- Health Policy
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- 06/2015 - Newark, New Jersey, United States
- PhD from Rutgers University School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
- 06/2013 - Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Neuroscience and Stem Cell Biology
- BS from University of Puerto Rico
- 06/2009 - Cayey, Puerto Rico
- Neurobiology
Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Medical Honors Society
- Alfred P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine
Professional Interests
- Monochorionic twin pregnancies, complex fetal anomalies, placenta accreta spectrum (PAS)
- Complex twin pregnancies, placental disorders, maternal morbidity, public health
Professional Statement
Dr. Jessian Munoz is a specialist in high-risk pregnancies (also known as Maternal Fetal Medicine or Perinatology) with an additional subspecialty in Fetal Surgery. As a Fetal Surgeon, Dr. Munoz applies cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to the care of fetuses with complex conditions that may be candidates for in utero (antenatal) surgery such as spina bifida, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS), selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR), lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and fetal anemia. He provides comprehensive care including prenatal care, pregnancy evaluation and delivery.
Dr. Munoz also has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex placental disorders such as Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS). His research in PAS is internationally recognized and has led to the development of several protocols aimed at reducing maternal morbidity and mortality from PAS. He is currently part of the Texas Children’s Hospital multidisciplinary Placenta Accreta team.
In addition, Dr. Munoz serves key roles in both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). Dr. Munoz is fluent in Spanish and is a world-renowned lecturer in different international and meetings.
Dr. Munoz also has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex placental disorders such as Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS). His research in PAS is internationally recognized and has led to the development of several protocols aimed at reducing maternal morbidity and mortality from PAS. He is currently part of the Texas Children’s Hospital multidisciplinary Placenta Accreta team.
In addition, Dr. Munoz serves key roles in both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). Dr. Munoz is fluent in Spanish and is a world-renowned lecturer in different international and meetings.
Selected Publications
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Munoz JL, Buskmiller C, Sanz Cortes M, Donepudi RV, Belfort MA, Nassr AA.. " " Prenatal Diagnosis. 2024 ;
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Munoz JL, Buskmiller C, Johnson RM, Nassr AA, Sanz Cortes M, Keswani S, King A, Lee T, Joyeux L, Belfort MA, Donepudi RV. " " Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2024 ;
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Munoz JL, Einerson B, Silver RM, Mulampurath S, Sherman L, Rameshwar P, Prewit E, and Ramsey PS. " " AJOG Global Reports. 2024 ;
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Munoz JL, Tounsi S, Buskmiller C, Sanz Cortes M, Donepudi RV, Belfort MA and Nassr AA. " " Prenatal Diagnosis. 2023 ;
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Memberships
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Member
- American Public Health Association
- Member
- International Society for Ultrasound in OB/GYN
- Member
- Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Member
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