Jessian Munoz, MD, PhD, MPH
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Jessian Munoz, MD, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor
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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of MFM/Fetal Therapy and Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas United States
Education
- MPH from Florida International University
- 12/2020 - Miami, Florida United States
- Health Policy
- MD from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- 06/2015 - Newark, New Jersey United States
- PhD from Rutgers University School of Biomedical and Health Sciences
- 06/2013 - Newark, New Jersey United States
- Neuroscience and Stem Cell Biology
- BS from University of Puerto Rico
- 06/2009 - Cayey, Puerto Rico
- Neurobiology
Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Medical Honors Society
- Alfred P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine
Professional Interests
- Monochorionic twin pregnancies, complex fetal anomalies, placenta accreta spectrum (PAS)
- Complex twin pregnancies, placental disorders, maternal morbidity, public health
Professional Statement
Dr. Jessian Munoz is a specialist in high-risk pregnancies (also known as Maternal Fetal Medicine or Perinatology) with an additional subspecialty in Fetal Surgery. As a Fetal Surgeon, Dr. Munoz applies cutting-edge, evidence-based approaches to the care of fetuses with complex conditions that may be candidates for in utero (antenatal) surgery such as spina bifida, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS), selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR), lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) and fetal anemia. He provides comprehensive care including prenatal care, pregnancy evaluation and delivery.Dr. Munoz also has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex placental disorders such as Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS). His research in PAS is internationally recognized and has led to the development of several protocols aimed at reducing maternal morbidity and mortality from PAS. He is currently part of the Texas Children’s Hospital multidisciplinary Placenta Accreta team.
In addition, Dr. Munoz serves key roles in both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). Dr. Munoz is fluent in Spanish and is a world-renowned lecturer in different international and meetings.
Selected Publications
- Munoz JL, Buskmiller C, Sanz Cortes M, Donepudi RV, Belfort MA, Nassr AA. "Perinatal outcomes of fetoscopic selective laser photocoagulation for twin anemia polycythemia syndrome.." Prenatal Diagnosis. 2024; Pubmed PMID: 38643401
- Munoz JL, Buskmiller C, Johnson RM, Nassr AA, Sanz Cortes M, Keswani S, King A, Lee T, Joyeux L, Belfort MA, Donepudi RV "Ultrasound prediction of fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) perinatal mortality.." Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2024; Pubmed PMID: 38363641
- Munoz JL, Einerson B, Silver RM, Mulampurath S, Sherman L, Rameshwar P, Prewit E, and Ramsey PS "Serum exosomal microRNA pathway activation in Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS): pathophysiology and detection.." AJOG Global Reports. 2024; Pubmed PMID: 38440154
- Munoz JL, Tounsi S, Buskmiller C, Sanz Cortes M, Donepudi RV, Belfort MA and Nassr AA "Outcomes of fetal lower urinary tract obstruction based on timing of oligohydramnios onset.." Prenatal Diagnosis. 2023; Pubmed PMID: 38133549
- Munoz JL, Ramsey PS and Byrne JJ "Risk of severe maternal morbidity in patients with placenta accreta spectrum disorder referred from rural communities to a regional placenta accreta spectrum center.." American Journal of Perinatology. 2023; Pubmed PMID: 37433315
- Munoz JL, Blankenship LM, Ramsey PS and McCann GA "Implementation and outcomes of a Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) and Tranexamic Acid (TXA) protocol for Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS).." American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2023 Mar 23; Pubmed PMID: 36965865
Memberships
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Member
- American Public Health Association
- Member
- International Society for Ultrasound in OB/GYN
- Member
- Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
- Member
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