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About Dr. Jessica Spencer
Dr. Jessica Spencer, MD, MSc, is a Professor at Emory University School of Medicine and the Anne Winship Bates Leach Professor and Vice Chair for Education for the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics. Originally from Los Angeles, she completed her OB/GYN residency at UCLA, then her REI fellowship and a Master of Science in Clinical Research at Emory University.
She joined the Emory faculty in 2008 and served as Division Director of Reproductive Endocrinology from 2014 until 2022. She is a board examiner for the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Clinical Expertise
- Fertility Preservation for Cancer Survivors: reproductive health outcomes in survivors of cancer and patients exposed to gonadotoxic therapies
- Premature Ovarian Failure: research into mechanisms in patients with galactosemia and fragile X premutation
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: evaluation and treatment
- LGBTQIA+ Family Building: advocate for improving access to advanced reproductive care
Why Choose Dr. Jessica Spencer
Former Division Director Led Emory’s REI division from 2014 to 2022, with deep institutional leadership experience.
Named Professorship Holds the Anne Winship Bates Leach Professorship and serves as Vice Chair for Education.
ABOG Board Examiner Examines for the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Cancer Survivor Research Her research focuses on reproductive health outcomes in cancer survivors and women exposed to gonadotoxic therapies, including sickle cell disease and autoimmune disorders.
Advocacy A strong advocate for improving access to advanced reproductive care, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community and patients with cancer.
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- Endocrine Society
- Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI)
- Resolve
- Georgia and Atlanta Obstetrical and Gynecological Societies
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: board certified in OB/GYN and REI
Suitable For
Cancer survivors or patients facing gonadotoxic therapy who want to preserve fertility.
Patients with recurrent pregnancy loss or complex fertility histories.
LGBTQIA+ patients seeking an experienced advocate for advanced reproductive care.