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Email

jessian.munoz@bcm.edu

Positions

Assistant Professor

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of MFM/Fetal Therapy and Surgery
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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. "." Prenatal Diagnosis. 2024; Pubmed PMID:
• Munoz JL, Buskmiller C, Johnson RM, Nassr AA, Sanz Cortes M, Keswani S, King A, Lee T, Joyeux L, Belfort MA, Donepudi RV "." Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2024; Pubmed PMID:
• Munoz JL, Einerson B, Silver RM, Mulampurath S, Sherman L, Rameshwar P, Prewit E, and Ramsey PS "." AJOG Global Reports. 2024; Pubmed PMID:
• Munoz JL, Tounsi S, Buskmiller C, Sanz Cortes M, Donepudi RV, Belfort MA and Nassr AA "." Prenatal Diagnosis. 2023; Pubmed PMID:

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