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Karen J. Gibbins, M.D., M.S.C.I. (she/her)

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  • Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor
  • Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Perinatology

Clinical focus

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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About me

I’m a maternal-fetal medicine doctor (perinatologist) who treats patients with high-risk pregnancies. I provide:

  • Preconception and prenatal consultation
  • Prenatal care
  • Ultrasound

My approach to patient care is that navigating a high-risk pregnancy is a careful dance of hope, fear and perseverance. I enjoy caring for all types of high-risk pregnancies and have clinical and research expertise in caring for families who have suffered perinatal trauma due to:

  • Stillbirth
  • Recurrent early pregnancy loss
  • Early preterm birth with difficult NICU stays

I value providing both medical and emotional support in navigating future pregnancies and feel honored to help families in this pivotal time.

I believe that there is rarely a single right answer in pregnancy and my job is to help families clarify their values, provide them with my knowledge and experience, and together find the right care plan.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family hiking, cooking and exploring Portland. I also enjoy reading, practicing yoga, knitting and sewing.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2009, Case Western Reserve University
    • MSc, 2016, University of Utah

  • Residency

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brown University, Alpert School of Medicine, Women and Infants Hospital, 2013

  • Fellowship

    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Utah, 2016

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Perinatal Research Society
  • International Stillbirth Alliance
  • Society for Medical Decision Making
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