Dr. Regina Rae Whitfield Kekessi, MD, MPH, FACOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Regina Rae Whitfield Kekessi, who serves patients throughout the State of Ohio.

Dr. Kekessi, a trusted obstetrician-gynecologist, specializes in minimally invasive procedures including robotic surgery, Essure, Adiana, and tubal occlusion. She is a part of the team of professionals at TriHealth Women’s Services. 

TriHealth Women’s Services is dedicated to caring for all women at every stage of their lives and celebrating what makes them special. With an inclusive, collaborative and team-based approach, the providers see incredible women, each with her own unique story. They provide a variety of services ranging from adolescent gynecology and comprehensive maternity to high-risk obstetrics, infertility, and specialized gynecology.

In association with TriHealth, Dr. Kekessi is also affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Group Health – Clifton, and Group Health – Western Hills.

With an unwavering commitment to her speciality, she is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, whose mission is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health. 

With a broad educational background, Dr. Kekessi completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Pre Medicine / Chemistry at Xavier University of Louisiana in 1992. She then went on to earn her Master of Public Health degree from Emory University in 1996, followed by her medical degree from Rush Medical College in 2004. 

As for her training, she completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 2005 and 2008, respectively. 

In order to stay up to date in her field, Dr. Kekessi remains a member of a number of professional organizations. These include the American Medical Association, the National Medical Association, the Ohio State Medical Association, the Academy of Medicine, the Cincinnati Medical Association, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Fellow – FACOG).

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. 

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