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Carri R. Warshak, MD

Professor of Clinical

Obstetrics & Gynecology | College of Medicine

Education/Credentials
  • Fellowship: University if California (Maternal-Fetal Medicine)
  • Residency: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
  • Internship: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynecology)
  • Doctoral Degree: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Medicine)
  • Bachelor's Degree: Wright State University (Biochemistry)
Board Certifications & Licenses

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Maternal-Fetal Medicine) (Certification Date: 2012-04-18) - (Recertification Date: 2023-12-31)
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certification Date: 2008-01-17) - (Recertification Date: 2023-12-31)

Specialties

Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Contact Information
Research Interests

Obstetrical and medical complications of obesity in   pregnancy.
                       
Placenta Accreta:  prenatal diagnosis and clinical Management.
 
Improving resident training with respect to the field of ultrasound training.
 
Prenatal diagnosis and management of congenital anomalies.

Clinical Interests

Gestational Diabetes

Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Cervical insufficiency

Fetal growth restriction

Genetic abnormalities

Heart disease in pregnancy

Periviable birth

Preterm Labor

Twin Pregnancy

Peer Reviewed Publications

Melchior, John T; Swertfeger, Debi K; Morris, Jamie; Street, Scott E; Warshak, Carri R; Welge, Jeffrey A; Remaley, Alan T; Catov, Janet M; Davidson, W Sean; Woollett, Laura A 2021. Pregnancy is accompanied by larger high-density lipoprotein particles and compositionally distinct subspecies. Journal of lipid research, , 100107

Sinclair, Samantha; Masters, Heather R; DeFranco, Emily; Rountree, Sara; Warshak, Carri R 2021. Universal transvaginal cervical length screening during pregnancy increases the diagnostic incidence of low-lying placenta and placenta previa. American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM, 3 1, 100255

Girnius, Andrea; Zentner, Dominica; Valente, Anne Marie; Pieper, Petronella G; Economy, Katherine E; Ladouceur, Magalie; Roos-Hesselink, Jolien W; Warshak, Carri; Partington, Sara L; Gao, Zhiqian; Ollberding, Nicholas; Faust, Michelle; Girnius, Saulius; Kaemmerer, Harald; Nagdyman, Nicole; Cohen, Scott; Canobbio, Mary; Akagi, Teiji; Grewal, Jasmine; Bradley, Elisa; Buber, Yonathan; Palumbo, Joseph; Walker, Niki; Aboulhosn, Jamil; Oechslin, Erwin; Baumgartner, Helmut; Kurdi, Wesam; Book, Wendy M; Mulder, Barbara J M; Veldtman, Gruschen R 2020. Bleeding and thrombotic risk in pregnant women with Fontan physiology. Heart (British Cardiac Society), ,

Masters, Heather R; Warshak, Carri; Sinclair, Samantha; Rountree, Sara; DeFranco, Emily 2020. Time required to complete transvaginal cervical length in women receiving universal cervical length screening for preterm birth prevention. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, , 1-5

Rossi, Robert M; Brady, Matthew J; Hall, Eric S; Warshak, Carri R 2020. Effect of Needle Exchange Program on Maternal Hepatitis C Virus Prevalence. American journal of perinatology, 37 9, 881-889

Rossi, Robert M; Requarth, Erin; Warshak, Carri R; Dufendach, Kevin R; Hall, Eric S; DeFranco, Emily A 2020. Risk Calculator to Predict Cesarean Delivery Among Women Undergoing Induction of Labor. Obstetrics and gynecology, 135 3, 559-568

Rossi, Robert M; Wolfe, Christopher; Brokamp, Richard; McAllister, Jennifer M; Wexelblatt, Scott; Warshak, Carri R; Hall, Eric S 2020. Reported Prevalence of Maternal Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States. Obstetrics and gynecology, 135 2, 387-395

Rossi, Robert M; Requarth, Erin W; Warshak, Carri R; Dufendach, Kevin; Hall, Eric S; DeFranco, Emily A 2019. Predictive Model for Failed Induction of Labor Among Obese Women. Obstetrics and gynecology, 134 3, 485-493

Rossi, Robert M; Warshak, Carri R; Masters, Heather R; Regan, Jodi K; Kritzer, Sara A; Magner, Kristin P 2019. Comparison of prostaglandin and mechanical cervical ripening in the setting of small for gestational age neonates. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, 32 22, 3841-3846

Stefely, Erin; Warshak, Carri R 2019. Contraction frequency after administration of misoprostol in obese versus nonobese women. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, 32 21, 3526-3530

Turner, Emily; Warshak, Carri R 2019. Cesarean for non-reassuring fetal status: effect of obesity on decision to delivery interval. Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 39 6, 814-819

Rossi, Robert M; Warshak, Carri R 2018. Prevalence of Maternal Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Ohio. Obstetrics and gynecology, 132 3, 708-716

Welge, Jeffrey A; Warshak, Carri R; Woollett, Laura A 2018. Maternal plasma cholesterol concentration and preterm birth: a meta-analysis and systematic review of literature. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, , 1-9

Beckwith, Lindsay; Magner, Kristin; Kritzer, Sara; Warshak, Carri R 2017. Prostaglandin versus mechanical dilation and the effect of maternal obesity on failure to achieve active labor: a cohort study. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, 30 13, 1621-1626

Puri K, Warshak CR, Habli MA, Yuan A, Sahay RD, King EC, Divanovic A, Cnota JF 2017. Fetal somatic growth trajectory differs by type of congenital heart disease Pediatr Res, ,

Puri, Kriti; Warshak, Carri R; Habli, Mounira A; Yuan, Amy; Sahay, Rashmi D; King, Eileen C; Divanovic, Allison; Cnota, James F 2017. Fetal somatic growth trajectory differs by type of congenital heart disease. Pediatric research, ,

Roland C, Warshak CR, DeFranco EA 2017. Success of labor induction for pre-eclampsia at preterm and term gestational ages J Perinatol, 37 6, 636

Valent AM, DeArmond C, Houston JM, Reddy S, Masters HR, Gold A, Boldt M, DeFranco E, Evans AT, Warshak CR 2017. Effect of Post-Cesarean Delivery Oral Cephalexin and Metronidazole on Surgical Site Infection Among Obese Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial JAMA, 318 11, 1026

Valent, Amy M; DeArmond, Chris; Houston, Judy M; Reddy, Srinidhi; Masters, Heather R; Gold, Alison; Boldt, Michael; DeFranco, Emily; Evans, Arthur T; Warshak, Carri R 2017. Effect of Post-Cesarean Delivery Oral Cephalexin and Metronidazole on Surgical Site Infection Among Obese Women: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA, 318 11, 1026-1034

Valent, Amy M; Newman, Tondra; Kritzer, Sara; Magner, Kristin; Warshak, Carri R 2017. Accuracy of Sonographically Estimated Fetal Weight Near Delivery in Pregnancies Complicated With Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 36 3, 593-599

McKinney, David; Boyd, Heather; Langager, Amanda; Oswald, Michael; Pfister, Abbey; Warshak, Carri R 2016. The impact of fetal growth restriction on latency in the setting of expectant management of preeclampsia. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 214 3, 395.e1-7

Sinkey, Rachel G; Habli, Mounira A; South, Andrew P; Gibler, Wei W; Burns, Patricia W; Eschenbacher, Michaela A; Warshak, Carri R 2016. Sonographic markers associated with adverse neonatal outcomes among fetuses with gastroschisis: an 11-year, single-center review. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 214 2, 275.e1-7

Newman, Tondra; Cafardi, John M; Warshak, Carri R 2015. Human immunodeficiency virus-associated pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnosed postpartum. Obstetrics and gynecology, 125 1, 193-5

Regan J, Masters H, Warshak CR 2015. Association between an abnormal cerebroplacental ratio and the development of severe preeclampsia J Perinatol, 35 5, 322

Regan, Jodi; Masters, Heather; Warshak, Carri R 2015. Estimation of the growth rate in fetuses with an abnormal cerebroplacental ratio compared to those with suspected growth restriction without evidence of centralization of blood flow. Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 34 5, 837-42

Warshak CR, Masters H, Regan J, DeFranco E 2015. Doppler for growth restriction: the association between the cerebroplacental ration and a reduced interval to delivery J Perinatol, 35 5, 332

Kritzer, Sara; Magner, Kristin; Warshak, Carri R 2014. Increasing maternal body mass index and the accuracy of sonographic estimation of fetal weight near delivery. Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, 33 12, 2173-9

Warshak, Carri R; Wolfe, Katherine B; Russell, Kimberly A; Habli, Mounira; Lewis, David F; Defranco, Emily A 2013. Influence of adolescence and obesity on the rate of stillbirth. Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology, 27 4, 346-52

Ballas, Jerasimos; Hull, Andrew D; Saenz, Cheryl; Warshak, Carri R; Roberts, Anne C; Resnik, Robert R; Moore, Thomas R; Ramos, Gladys A 2012. Preoperative intravascular balloon catheters and surgical outcomes in pregnancies complicated by placenta accreta: a management paradox. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 207 3, 216.e1-5

Ramos, Gladys A; Hanley, Alethea A; Aguayo, Jennifer; Warshak, Carri R; Kim, Jae H; Moore, Thomas R 2012. Neonatal chemical hypoglycemia in newborns from pregnancies complicated by type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus - the importance of neonatal ponderal index. The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians, Mar; 25 3, 267-71

Wolfe, Katherine B; Rossi, Rocco A; Warshak, Carri R 2011. The effect of maternal obesity on the rate of failed induction of labor. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, Aug; 205 2, 128.e1-7

Warshak, Carri R; Ramos, Gladys A; Eskander, Ramez; Benirschke, Kurt; Saenz, Cheryl C; Kelly, Thomas F; Moore, Thomas R; Resnik, Robert 2010. Effect of predelivery diagnosis in 99 consecutive cases of placenta accreta. Obstetrics and gynecology, Jan; 115 1, 65-9

Warshak, Carri R; Eskander, Ramez; Hull, Andrew D; Scioscia, Angela L; Mattrey, Robert F; Benirschke, Kurt; Resnik, Robert 2006. Accuracy of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of placenta accreta. Obstetrics and gynecology, Sept; 108 3 Pt 1, 573-81

Moldenhauer, Julie S; Stanek, Jerzy; Warshak, Carri; Khoury, Jane; Sibai, Baha 2003. The frequency and severity of placental findings in women with preeclampsia are gestational age dependent. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, Oct; 189 4, 1173-7

Abstract Publications

CR Warshak, JR Regan, H Masters and EA Defranco 2015. Doppler for growth restriction: the association between the cerebroplcental ration and a reduced interval to delivery. Journal of perinatology, 35 5, 332


JR Regan, H Masters and CR warshak 2015. Association between the cerebroplacental ration and the development of severe preeclampsia Journal of perinatology, 35 5, 322


Newman t, Cafardi J, CR Warshak 2015. Human Immunodeficiency virus- associated pulmonary arterial hypertension diagnoses postpartum Obstetrics and Gynecology , 125 1, 193


Regan J, Masters H, Warshak CR 2015. Estimation of the growth rate in fetuses with an abnormal cerebroplacental ration compared to those with suspected growth restriction without evidence of centralization of blood flow J ultrasound med, 34 5, 837


Kritzer SA, KP Magner, CR Warshak 2014. Increasing maternal body mass index does not alter the accuracy of the sonographic estimation of fetal weight near delivery J ultrasound med, 33 12, 2173


Warshak CR, KB Wolfe, KA Russel, M Habli, DF Lewis, EA Defranco 2013. Influence of adolescence and obesity on the rate of stillbirth Paediatr perinat epidemiol, 27 4, 346


Ballas J, AD hull, C Saenz, CR Warshak, AC Roberts, RR Resnik, TR Moore and GA Ramos 2012. preoperative intravascular balloon catheters and surgical outcomes in pregnancies complicated by placenta accreta: a management paradox Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM, 207 3, 216


Ramos, GA Hanley AA, Aguayo J, CR Warshak, JH Kim, TR moore 2012. Neonatal chemical hypoglycemia in newborns from pregnancies complicated by type 2 and gestational diabetes mellitus-the importance of neonatal ponderal index. K maternal fetal neonatal med, 25 3, 267


Warshak CR, R Rossi, KB wolfe 2011. the effect of maternal obesity on the rate of failed introduction of labor. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM, 115 1, 65


Warshak CR, Ramos GA, Eskander R, Benirschke Km Saenz CC, Kelly TF, Moore TR, Resnik R 2010. Effect of predelivery diagnosis in 99 consecutive cases of placenta accreta Obstetrics and Gynecology, 115 1, 65


Warshak CR, Eskander R, AD Hull, k. Benirschke, A sciosica, R Resnik 2006. The accuracy of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of placenta accreta Obstetrics and Gynecology, 108 3, 573


Warshak CR, H. Gunnarson, S. Agent, TR Moore 2005. "The effect of glyburide on the amniotic fluid index in pregnancies complicated by diabetes" International Society for Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sep; 26 4, P15.11


Moldenhauer JS, J. Stanek, C Warshak, J Khoury, B Sibai 2003. the frequency and severity of placental findings in women with preeclampsia are gestational age dependent American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2019 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, 189 1, 173