Joan M Mastrobattista, M.D.

Professor

Positions

Professor: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX, US

Addresses

Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women (Clinic): 6651 Main Street Suite F420
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (832) 826-7500
obgyn@bcm.edu

Education

Advanced Training from University Of Texas Health Science Center: 01/1994 - Houston, TX, United States

Advanced Training from Cornell University Medical College: 01/1992 - New York, NY, United States

M.D. from University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey: 01/1988 - Piscataway, NJ, United States

B.S. from [Other Institution]: 01/1982 - Unknown, US Territory

Internship at New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center: New York City, NY; Obstetrics and Gynecology

Residency at New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center: New York City, NY; Obstetrics and Gynecology

Fellowship at The University of Texas Health Science Center: Houston, TX; Maternal - Fetal Medicine

MD from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey: Newark, NJ

Professional Statement

I am currently a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor and work in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. I completed my medical education at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, my residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and my fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston.

My clinical and research endeavors have focused on prenatal ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis and medical complications of pregnancy, and I have been very involved in ultrasound education. My teaching efforts over my career include education of medical students, residents, genetic counseling master's students, fellows and clinicians. Since moving to Baylor College of Medicine in 2011, my clinical focus continues with ultrasound and various fetal abnormalities including neural tube defects. I am concentrating on education and improving the quality of ultrasound scans performed at our different sites, ultrasound education for Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows. I serve as the Ultrasound Clinic Chief for Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine and Co-direct the Ultrasound Quality Program for our department.

Websites

VIICTR Publications List

Selected Publications

Mastrobattista JM, Bishop KD, Newton ER. " Wet smear compared with gram stain diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis in asymptomatic pregnant women. " Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Oct ; 96 (4) : 504-6.
Pubmed PMID: 11004348.
Mastrobattista JM, Parisi VM. " Vertical transmission of a Citrobacter infection. " Am J Perinatol. 1997 Sep ; 14 (8) : 465-7.
Pubmed PMID: 9376007.
Mastrobattista JM. " Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. " Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am.. 1999 Jun ; 26 (2) : 295-304.
Pubmed PMID: 10399763.
Davidson CM, Mastrobattista JM, Ramirez MM, Monga M. " Utilization of obstetrical ultrasound in a referral population. " J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med.. 2008 Jan ; 21 (1) : 59-62.
Pubmed PMID: 18175245.
Monga M, Schumacher V, Wicklund CA, Brown R, Le D, Mastrobattista JM. " Ultrasound diagnosis of coexisting molar pregnancy following referral for abnormal serum screen. " Am J Perinatol. 2005 Jan ; 22 (1) : 53-5.
Pubmed PMID: 15668845.
Mastrobattista JM. " Therapeutic agents in preterm labor: steroids. " Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Dec ; 43 (4) : 802-8.
Pubmed PMID: 11100297.
Mastrobattista JM, Skupski DW, Monga M, Blanco JD, August P. " The rate of severe preeclampsia is increased in triplet as compared to twin gestations. " Am J Perinatol. 1997 May ; 14 (5) : 263-5.
Pubmed PMID: 9259940.
Mastrobattista JM, Klebanoff MA, Carey JC, Hauth JC, Macpherson CA, Ernest J, Cotroneo M, Leveno KJ, Wapner R, Varner M, Iams JD, Moawad A, Sibai BM, Miodovnik M, Dombrowski M, O'Sullivan MJ, Vandorsten JP, Langer O. " The effect of body mass index on therapeutic response to bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy. " Am J Perinatol. 2008 Apr ; 25 (4) : 233-7.
Pubmed PMID: 18548397.
Fliegler RJ, Mastrobattista J, Luntz MH. " Subconjunctival THC:YAG laser sclerostomy under a partial-thickness corneal flap. " Ophthalmic Surg. 1994 Jan ; 25 (1) : 28-33.
Pubmed PMID: 8152729.
Luntz MH, Fliegler RD, Mastrobattista J. " Subconjunctival THC:YAG laser sclerostomy under a partial thickness flap. " Eur J Ophthalmol. ; 6 (3) : 268-72.
Pubmed PMID: 8908432.
Hardwick-Smith S, Mastrobattista JM, Wallace PA, Ritchey ML. " Ring block for neonatal circumcision. " Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Jun ; 91 (6) : 930-4.
Pubmed PMID: 9610998.
Nader S, Mastrobattista J. " Recurrent hyperthyroidism in consecutive pregnancies characterized by hyperemesis. " Thyroid. 1996 Oct ; 6 (5) : 465-6.
Pubmed PMID: 8936673.
Mastrobattista JM, Gomez-Lobo V. " Pregnancy after solid organ transplantation. " Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Oct ; 112 (4) : 919-32.
Pubmed PMID: 18827137.
Mastrobattista JM, Katz AR. " Pregnancy after organ transplant. " Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am.. 2004 Jun ; 31 (2) : 415-28, vii.
Pubmed PMID: 15200970.
Mills TA, Mastrobattista JM, Silva J, Monga M. " An abnormal screening ultrasound: concordance with a tertiary obstetrical ultrasound unit. " J. Matern. Fetal. Neonatal. Med.. 2004 Jun ; 15 (6) : 372-4.
Pubmed PMID: 15280107.
Mastrobattista JM. " Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors in pregnancy. " Semin. Perinatol.. 1997 Apr ; 21 (2) : 124-34.
Pubmed PMID: 9201818.
Bertsch NM, Mastrobattista JM, Kawashima A, Kramer LA. " Antepartum bilateral ovarian vein thrombosis: magnetic resonance imaging diagnosis. " Am J Perinatol. 1997 Nov ; 14 (10) : 597-9.
Pubmed PMID: 9605244.
Hoskovec J, Mastrobattista JM, Johnston D, Kerrigan A, Robbins-Furman P, Wicklund CA. " Anxiety and prenatal testing: do women with soft ultrasound findings have increased anxiety compared to women with other indications for testing? " Prenat. Diagn.. 2008 Feb ; 28 (2) : 135-40.
Pubmed PMID: 18236427.
Mastrobattista JM, Patel N, Monga M. " Betamethasone alteration of the one-hour glucose challenge test in pregnancy. " J Reprod Med. 2001 Feb ; 46 (2) : 83-6.
Pubmed PMID: 11255820.
Hardwick-Smith S, Mastrobattista JM, Nader S. " Breast engorgement and lactation associated with thyrotropin-releasing hormone administration. " Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Oct ; 92 (4) : 717.
Pubmed PMID: 9764684.
Mastrobattista JM, Silva JB. " Case 7: obstetrical. Acardiac twinning. " J Ultrasound Med. 2000 May ; 19 (5) : 359.
Pubmed PMID: 10811418.
Mastrobattista JM, Andres RL. " Case 8: obstetrical. Lymphangioma of the neck. " J Ultrasound Med. 2000 May ; 19 (5) : 360.
Pubmed PMID: 10811419.
Mastrobattista JM, Luntz M. " Ciliary body ablation: where are we and how did we get here? " Surv Ophthalmol. ; 41 (3) : 193-213.
Pubmed PMID: 8970235.
Harris A, Monga M, Wicklund CA, Robbins-Furman PJ, Strecker MN, Doyle NM, Mastrobattista J. " Clinical correlates of pain with amniocentesis. " Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.. 2004 Aug ; 191 (2) : 542-5.
Pubmed PMID: 15343234.
Prieto JA, Mastrobattista JM, Blanco JD. " Coagulation studies in patients with marked thrombocytopenia due to severe preeclampsia. " Am J Perinatol. 1995 May ; 12 (3) : 220-2.
Pubmed PMID: 7612100.
Dobyns WB, Patton MA, Stratton RF, Mastrobattista JM, Blanton SH, Northrup H. " Cobblestone lissencephaly with normal eyes and muscle. " Neuropediatrics. 1996 Apr ; 27 (2) : 70-5.
Pubmed PMID: 8737821.
Adler MT, Brigger KR, Bishop KD, Mastrobattista JM. " Comparison of Bactericidal Properties of Alcohol-Based Chlorhexidine versus Povidone-Iodine Prior to Amniocentesis. " Am J Perinatol. 2012 Jun ; 29 (6) : 455-8.
Pubmed PMID: 22399217.
Vidaeff AC, Mastrobattista JM. " Controversies in the use of antenatal steroids for fetal maturation. " Semin. Perinatol.. 2001 Dec ; 25 (6) : 385-96.
Pubmed PMID: 11778909.
Ramirez MM, Mastrobattista JM. " Diagnosis and management of human parvovirus B19 infection. " Clin Perinatol. 2005 Sep ; 32 (3) : 697-704.
Pubmed PMID: 16085027.
Mastrobattista JM, Pschirrer ER, Kelley-Martinez M, Ross PJ. " Diagnosis and management of unilateral third-trimester hydrocephalus: a multidisciplinary approach. " Am J Perinatol. 2008 Sep ; 25 (8) : 499-502.
Pubmed PMID: 18720324.
Doyle NM, Ramirez MM, Mastrobattista JM, Monga M, Wagner LK, Gardner MO. " Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: a cost-effectiveness analysis. " Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.. 2004 Sep ; 191 (3) : 1019-23.
Pubmed PMID: 15467583.
Binner SL, Mastrobattista JM, Day MC, Swaim LS, Monga M. " Effect of parental education on decision-making about neonatal circumcision. " South. Med. J.. 2002 Apr ; 95 (4) : 457-61.
Pubmed PMID: 11958247.
Mastrobattista JM, Hollier LM, Yeomans ER, Ramin SM, Day MC, Sosa A, Gilstrap LC. " Effects of nuchal cord on birthweight and immediate neonatal outcomes. " Am J Perinatol. 2005 Feb ; 22 (2) : 83-5.
Pubmed PMID: 15731986.
Mastrobattista JM, Dollé P, Blanton SH, Northrup H. " Evaluation of candidate genes for familial brachydactyly. " J. Med. Genet.. 1995 Nov ; 32 (11) : 851-4.
Pubmed PMID: 8592325.
Petrozza JC, Mastrobattista JM, Monga M. " Gallbladder perforation in pregnancy. " Am J Perinatol. 1995 Sep ; 12 (5) : 339-41.
Pubmed PMID: 8540938.
Core La BQ, Mastrobattista JM, Bishop K, Newton ER. " Gram-stain diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis after rupture of membranes. " Am J Perinatol. 2000 ; 17 (6) : 315-8.
Pubmed PMID: 11144314.
Eriksen NL, Mastrobattista JM. " Human immunodeficiency virus-associated nephropathy in pregnancy. " Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 1996 ; 4 (2) : 89-91.
Pubmed PMID: 18476073.
Turrentine MA, Ramirez MM, Mastrobattista JM. " Cost-effectiveness of universal prophylaxis in pregnancy with prior group B streptococci colonization. " Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2009 ; 2009 : 934698.
Pubmed PMID: 20052397.
Mastrobattista JM, Pschirrer ER, Hamrick MA, Glaser AM, Schumacher V, Shirkey BA, Wicklund CA, Hollier LM. " Humerus length evaluation in different ethnic groups. " J Ultrasound Med. 2004 Feb ; 23 (2) : 227-31.
Pubmed PMID: 14992359.
Kirkpatrick TJ, Au KS, Mastrobattista JM, McCready ME, Bulman DE, Northrup H. " Identification of a mutation in the Indian Hedgehog (IHH) gene causing brachydactyly type A1 and evidence for a third locus. " J. Med. Genet.. 2003 Jan ; 40 (1) : 42-4.
Pubmed PMID: 12525541.
Vidaeff AC, Mastrobattista JM. " In utero cocaine exposure: a thorny mix of science and mythology. " Am J Perinatol. 2003 May ; 20 (4) : 165-72.
Pubmed PMID: 12874726.
Czerwinski JL, Wicklund CA, Hoskovec JM, King TM, Kerrigan AJ, Mastrobattista JM. " Maternal serum screening: results disclosure, anxiety, and risk perception. " Am J Perinatol. 2010 Apr ; 27 (4) : 279-84.
Pubmed PMID: 19834867.
Behrenz KM, Mastrobattista JM, Monga M. " Maternal-fetal transfers: indications, appropriateness, and cost. " Am J Perinatol. 1998 ; 15 (10) : 557-9.
Pubmed PMID: 9926876.
Picolos MK, Sims CR, Mastrobattista JM, Carroll MA, Lavis VR. " Milk-alkali syndrome in pregnancy. " Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Nov ; 104 (5) : 1201-4.
Pubmed PMID: 15516453.
Vidaeff AC, Pschirrer ER, Mastrobattista JM, Gilstrap LC, Ramin SM. " Mirror syndrome. A case report. " J Reprod Med. 2002 Sep ; 47 (9) : 770-4.
Pubmed PMID: 12380459.
Vidaeff AC, Szmuk P, Mastrobattista JM, Rowe TF, Ghelber O. " More or less CHAOS: case report and literature review suggesting the existence of a distinct subtype of congenital high airway obstruction syndrome. " Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jul ; 30 (1) : 114-7.
Pubmed PMID: 17523130.
Miller JC, Mastrobattista JM, Katz AR. " Obstetrical and neonatal outcome in pregnancies after liver transplantation. " Am J Perinatol. 2000 ; 17 (6) : 299-302.
Pubmed PMID: 11144311.
Crowe SM, Mastrobattista JM, Monga M. " Oral glucose tolerance test and the preparatory diet. " Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol.. 2000 May ; 182 (5) : 1052-4.
Pubmed PMID: 10819825.
Bakhshi T, Glaser AM, Mastrobattista JM. " Pelvic varicosities and inferior vena cava. " Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Aug ; 110 (2) : 495-7.
Pubmed PMID: 17666641.
Mastrobattista JM, Caputo TA, Bush HS. " Perforation of the inferior vena cava by a recently inserted Greenfield filter. " Gynecol. Oncol.. 1995 Mar ; 56 (3) : 399-401.
Pubmed PMID: 7705675.
Doyle NM, Mastrobattista JM, Thapar MK, Lantin-Hermoso MR. " Perinatal pseudocoarctation: echocardiographic findings in vein of Galen malformation. " J Ultrasound Med. 2005 Jan ; 24 (1) : 93-8; quiz 99.
Pubmed PMID: 15615933.