Area of expertise
Specialty
Gynecology
Subspecialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal-fetal Medicine
Diseases
Heart Failure, Asthma, Hypertension, Congenital Heart Defects, Obesity, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Diabetes, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Preeclampsia, Seizures, Fetal Growth Restriction, Neural Tube Defects, Omphalocele, Gastroschisis, Multiple Birth, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Placenta Accreta, Preterm Labor
Procedures Performed
Amniocentesis
Cesarean Hysterectomy
Sonography Fetal Assessment
Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment Procedure (EXIT procedure)
Experience
Section Chief, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA, United States. From 2023
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA, United States. From 2022
Physician, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA, United States. From 2018
Physician, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Moreno Valley, CA, United States. From 2018
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA, United States. 2018 - 2022
Education
MD, St George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, WI, United States
2011
MPH, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH, United States
2007
BS, Biochemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
2006
Biography
Dr. Ruofan Yao's professional journey is marked by significant achievements and contributions to the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Yao's educational path includes a Medical Doctorate (MD) from St. George's University School of Medicine, complemented by an MPH from Dartmouth College School of Medicine, and a BS in Biochemistry from the University of Washington. His dedication to MFM led him to pursue a Fellowship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, specializing in Maternal
Affiliations
Member, Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Awards
ACOG National Faculty Award
2020
AAGL Best Laparoscopic Surgeon Award
2015
Publications
Dr. Ruofan Yao has more than 30 publications