MFM physician
Columbia University
Dr. Whitney A. Booker is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine subspecialist and clinician-scientist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her research focuses on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and their impact on maternal cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. She collaborates across disciplines to address gaps in understanding pregnancy-related vascular complications and improve clinical outcomes. An investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies, including a randomized clinical trial on postpartum hypertensive emergencies, Dr. Booker is committed to improving maternal health outcomes and advancing maternal health equity. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to maternal-fetal medicine, including Best Oral Presentation awards from the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the New York Perinatal Society. Her work bridges obstetrics, cardiology, and neurology, positioning her as a leader in improving maternal health outcomes through evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches.
