Benedetti, Thomas J.

Thomas J Benedetti, M.D., M.H.A.

Dr. Benedetti is a UW professor and vice chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also the director of education for the department and associate director in the Institute for Simulation and Interprofessional Studies (ISIS).
 
He has been a member of the UW OB/GYN faculty since 1979 and is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, as well as subspecialty-certified in maternal-fetal medicine. His clinical expertise is in prematurity prevention, management of large babies and measuring quality outcomes in obstetrics.

Patient Care Philosophy
"I most enjoy the privilege of being involved with providing health care to women at one of the most important times in their lives."

Personal Interests
Bicycle riding, fishing and golf.

Clinical Interests
Prematurity prevention, shoulder dystocia and fetal macrosomia.

Research Interests
Shoulder dystocia and fetal macrosomia; fetal birth injuries and method of delivery; prematurity; quality assessment in obstetrics; and simulation in obstetrics and gynecology.

Languages
English

Expertise
High-Risk Obstetrics, Perinatology

Education History
Univ. of Washington, School of Medicine Medical education 1973
Western Psychiatric Institute Internship
Los Angeles Cty-USC Med Ctr Residency
Los Angeles Cty-USC Med Ctr Fellowship


Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Maternal & Fetal Medicine 1981
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology 1980

Clinics
Prenatal Diagnosis Clinic at UWMC
University of Washington Medical Center
3rd floor, near the Pacific Elevators
1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
206.598.4070
Maternal and Infant Care Clinic at UWMC
University of Washington Medical Center
3rd Floor, SW 350
Box 356159
1959 N.E. Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195
206.598.4070