John J. Fitzgerald III, DO, FACOG

Associate Professor, College of Health Sciences, EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION

John Fitzgeraldjfitzgerald@salus.edu  

Education:

  • Resident, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 4 years, Temple University Hospital
  • Intern, JFK Memorial Hospital
  • DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • BA, Biology, LaSalle University

Professional Certification:

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Role at Salus University:

  • Physician Assistant Program
    • Associate Director
    • Director of Clinical Education
    • Medical Director 
    • Associate Professor 

Clinical Specialty:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Selected Representative Publications:

  • “Second Look Laparotomy for the Evaluation of Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma at Temple University Hospital” in conjunction with Parviz Hanjani, M.D, Rosanne Oyer, M.D
  • ”A Rare Complication of Blood Transfusion, A Case  Report”, in conjunction with Ashwin Chatwani, MD
  • ”Hyperimmunoglobulinemia E Syndrome in a Pregnant Patient, A Case Report”, in conjunction with Ashwin Chatwani, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Temple University Hospital.

Selected Presentations:

  • October 2000, Department of Family Practice-Main Line Health System, " Medication Use In Pregnancy"
  • February 2001, Department of Family Practice-Montgomery Hospital, "Medical Treatment of the Pregnant Patient"
  • June 2001, Grand Rounds- Bryn Mawr Hospital " Complications in Pregnancy"
  • May 2009, Salus University, Dynamic Duos Presentation, " Manifestations of Eye Disease and the Female Throughout The Lifespan"

Professional Activities/Recognition/Awards:

  • Member in good standing of:
    • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • American Medical Association
    • American Osteopathic Association
    • Pennsylvania Medical Society
    • Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
    • Montgomery County Medical Association
    • The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
    • Pi Alpha National Honor Society
    • The Catholic Physicians Guild
  • Gynecology Practitioner Mercy Women's Health-2010-Present
  • Medical Director Acillare Corporation-2008-Present
  • Principle in Norristown OB-GYN Associates-1987-2010
  • Commissioner, Montgomery County Board of Health, 1992-1995
  • Chief Resident, Temple University Hospital, Liason for 21 residents in OB-GYN for  didactic and clinical duties with professional staff.
  • Chief Intern, JFK Memorial Hospital, Liason for 20 interns for  didactic and clinical duties with professional staff.
  • AMA Physician Recognition Award- All years in practice 
  • Preceptor Award-Arcadia University PA Program