Alyssa Hersh, M.D., M.P.H. (she/her)

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Hersh specializes in pregnancy care for those with complex pregnancies. With her background in public health, she endeavors to apply her expertise in research and evidence-based medicine to provide high-quality pregnancy care. Her passion for global health has driven her to dedicate significant time to studying medicine abroad. Through these experiences, she has cultivated expertise in delivering pregnancy care to individuals from various backgrounds.

Outside of work, Dr. Hersh appreciates time spent with her husband, dog, family, and friends. She enjoys exploring new culinary realms through experimenting with homemade dishes and discovering hidden culinary gems in new restaurants. Dr. Hersh enjoys traveling abroad and immersing herself in diverse cultures.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2020, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    • M.P.H., 2020, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine

  • Internship

    • Oregon Health and Science University - Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Residency

    • Oregon Health and Science University - Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Fellowship

    • Maternal Fetal Medicine, Clinical Informatics, Oregon Health and Science University

  • Certifications

    • BLS
    • ACLS
    • NRP

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society
  • Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • American Informatics Association

Areas of interest

  • Diabetes in pregnancy
  • Postpartum hemorrhage
  • Induction of labor
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical informatics
  • Evidence-based medicine

Publications

Selected publications

  • Hersh AR, Carroli G, Hofmeyr GJ, Garg B, Gülmezoglu M, Lumbiganon P, De Mucio B, Saleem S, Festin MPR, Mittal S, Rubio-Romero JA, Chipato T, Valencia C, Tolosa JE. Third stage of labor: evidence-based practice for prevention of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2024 Mar;230(3S):S1046-S1060.e1.
  • Hersh AR, Bullard KA, Garg B, Arora M, Mischkot BF, Caughey AB. Obstetric outcomes differ by hospital location, volume and teaching status with non-medically indicated induction of labor at 39 weeks. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Apr 3;6(4):e239167
  • Brackney K, Labbad G, Hersh AR, Rincon M, Bar-Shain D, Babb R, Gibson K. Missed RHIG administration in postpartum gravidas in two health systems: an unrecognized patient safety risk. AJOG Glob Rep. 2022 Feb 5;2(2):100038. PMID: 36275497
  • Hersh AR, Tolosa JE. Third stage of labor, in: Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines, Fourth Edition. CRC Press. 2022. 113-121.
  • Rodriguez MI, Edelman A, Hersh AR, Gartoulla P, Henderson J. Medical abortion offered in pharmacy versus clinic-based settings. Cochrane Database Sys Rev. 2021 Jun 11;6(6):CD013566. PMID: 34114643.
  • Hersh AR, Greiner KS, Garg B, Skeith AE, Caughey AB. Maternal and neonatal hospitalization costs associated with elective induction of labor at term in California, 2007-2011. Obstet Gynecol. 2020;136(1):8-18.
  • Sanford B, Labbad G, Hersh AR, Heschmat A, Hasley S. Leveraging American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Guidelines for Point-of-Care Decision Support in Obstetrics. Appl Clin Inform. 2021 Aug;12(04):800-7.
  • Hersh AR, Greiner KS, Garg B, Skeith AE, Caughey AB. Maternal and neonatal hospitalization costs associated with elective induction of labor at term in California, 2007-2011. Obstet Gynecol. 2020;136(1):8-18.
  • Hersh AR, Skeith AE, Sargent JA, Caughey AB. Induction of labor versus expectant management at 39 weeks for low-risk nulliparous women: a cost-effectiveness analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Jun;220(6):590.e1-e10.
  • Hersh AR, Saavedra B, Schiavon R, Darney BG. Sexuality education during adolescence and use of modern contraception at first sexual intercourse among Mexican women. J Adolesc Health. 2019 Nov;65(5):667-673.
  • Hersh AR, Megli CJ, Caughey AB. Repeat Screening for Syphilis in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Sep;132(3):699-707.
  • Hersh AR, Muñoz LF, Rincón M, Álvarez C, Tolosa JE, Moreno DJ, Rubio M, Vargas JC, Edna F, Taborda N, Baldwin MK. A randomized trial of video compared to conversational contraceptive counseling during maternity hospitalization in Colombia. Contraception. 2018 Sep;98(3):210-214.

Publications