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Scott Shainker, DO, MS
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Scott Shainker, D.O, M.S., is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). He is also a member of the faculty in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School (HMS).
Dr. Shainker is the co-founder and director of the New England Center for Placental Disorders, an international referral center for women with invasive placentation and other complex placental disorders. At BIDMC, he serves as the associate medical director of Labor and Delivery.
Dr. Shainker’s research focuses on process improvement and clinical outcomes in the management of invasive placentation. His clinical interests are in abnormal placentation, complex maternal disease, critical care obstetrics and medical education.
Dr. Shainker has lectured around the world focusing his efforts on reducing maternal morbidity / mortality, as well as placental disorders. Dr. Shainker is a national expert in critical care obstetrics and serves as faculty at both national and regional meetings. In addition, he was awarded the prestigious Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Faculty Teaching Prize at HMS.
Posts by Scott Shainker, DO, MS
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Men might be more likely than women to rely on their doctors when making health care decisions
Bird dog exercise for your core: How to do it safely
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
Hearing aids: Types, costs, over-the-counter options, and AirPods
