John J. Fitzgerald III, DO, FACOG

Education:

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

Role at the University:

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

Clinical Specialty:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Certification:

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