Patricia Robertson, MD
Professor
Ob/Gyn, Reproductive Sciences
School of Medicine

patricia.robertson@ucsf.edu 415-502-5053

Dr. Patricia Robertson is a perinatologist, an obstetrician who specializes in high-risk pregnancy. Robertson also is a member of the UCSF Fetal Treatment Center. Robertson's special interests include preventing preterm birth and lesbian health issues.

Robertson earned an undergraduate degree in biological sciences at Mount Holyoke College. Robertson then completed a medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCSF. After five years in private practice in Southern California, Robertson returned to UCSF as a member of the faculty and completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine.

Robertson wrote The Premature Labor Handbook: Successfully Sustaining Your High-Risk Pregnancy, the first book to specifically and comprehensively address preterm labor and the related issues confronting women, their partners and their families.

Awards

  • Recognition of Excellence in Medical Student Recruitment 2017, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2017
  • President, Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, 2016-2017
  • Honoree for Undergraduate Research Internship Program for Under-represented Pre-Med Undergraduates, Glide Memorial Church, San Francisco, CA, 2015
  • President, San Francisco Gynecologic Society, 2014-2015
  • Honorary Doctorate of Science, Mount Holyoke College, 2014
  • Mentor of the Year Award, District IX, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2013
  • Barbara Gittings Award, Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists, 2013
  • Achievement Award, Alumnae Association of Mount Holyoke College, 2012
  • Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contirbutions to Healthy Aging, Community Building and So, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley and the CAlifornia WEllness Foundation, 2011
  • Chancellor's Award for the Advancement of Women, University of California, San Francisco, 2011
  • Certificate of Honor in REcognition of Editing the Landmark Textbook Lesbian Health 101, Board of Supervisors, City and County of San Francisco, 2010
  • Achievement Award, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, 2010
  • Certificate of Honor, Founding Mother of Lyon-Martin Health Services, Mayor's Office of San Francisco, Gavin Newsome, 2010
  • Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology Education, The Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California, San Francisco, 2008
  • Certificate of Recognition for Vision and Commitment to Women's Health, Assembly of the California State Legislature, 2006
  • Honorary Member, Gold Headed Cane Society, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, 2006
  • Visionary Award, Lyon-Martin Women's Health Services, San Francisco, California, 2002
  • Chancellor's Award for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and/or Transgender Leadership for a Faculty Member, University of California, San Francisco, 2001
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, City of San Francisco for Contributions in Lesbian Health Care, 2000
  • Exceptional Contributions Award, Department of obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of California, San Franci, 2000
  • Founding Member, Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, University of California, San Francisco, 2000
  • Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of California, San Francisco, 1995
  • Achievement Award, Lesbian Health Fund, 1994
  • Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 1993
  • Community Service Award, National Lesbian and Gay Research Foundation, 1986
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas School of Medicine, San Antonio, 1976

Education & Training

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training University of California 2018
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship School of Medicine (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, CV Research Inst University of California, San Francisco 1993
  • Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences) University of California, San Francisco 1980
  • MD School of Medicine University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio 1976
  • BA Biological Sciences Mount Holyoke College 1972

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