Heather Straub, MD

Medical School

MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2007)

Undergraduate School

BS, University of the South (TN) (2003)

Residency

University of Texas at Houston (Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital) Program, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2011)

Fellowships

University of Chicago (NorthShore) Program, Maternal and Fetal Medicine (2014)

Department

OB-GYN-Maternal Fetal Medicine

Professional Titles

Assistant Professor

Recognitions

Multicare Institute for Research and Innovation, MultiCare HealthSystem (2015)
Small intramural financial award to fund a database project examining maternal marijuana exposure and pregnancy outcomes.
Dr. Kermit E. Krantz Memorial Paper, Central Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2014)
Awarded for work done in assessing ob/gyn resident education in clinical medical ethics.

Publications

Pflugeisen B.M., Mou J, Drennan K.J., Straub H.L. Demographic Discrepancies in Prenatal Urine Drug Screening in Washington State Surrounding Recreational Marijuana Legalization and Accessibility.Maternal and Child Health Journal. Published online 10/3/2020. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-020-03010-5
Straub HL, Mou J, Drennan KJ, Pflugeisen BM. Maternal Marijuana Exposure and Birth Weight: An Observational Study Surrounding Recreational Marijuana Legalization. Am J Perinatol. 2021 Jan;38(1):65-75. PubMed PMID: 31430821
Frey A, Lijewski V, Straub H. Concentrating and a loud crowd: sonographer perceptions of policies to limit distractions in obstetric sonography exams. JDMS. 2021. 37(6) 547-554.
Sayres L, Driver C. Yang X, Sammel M, Straub HL, Hobbins J. How useful is assessment of amniotic fluid volume in antenatal surveillance of fetal growth restriction? AJOG. 2021. Vol 224 (2S). S696.
Lijewski V, Lendrum T, Frey A, Sheeder J, Straub H. Do Practice Policies Limit Distractions and Improve the Quality During an Obstetric Sonogram? Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. doi:10.1177/87564793221130099. Epub October 2022
Blake AC; Madore LS; Parker MCK; Anderson J; Straub H, Wymore EM. Hospital Policies Surrounding Breastfeeding Among Mothers Using Marijuana: A National Survey. Breastfeeding medicine. 19 Sep 2023
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Practice Locations

UCHealth Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 3rd Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-1060

Parker Perinatal Center
9397 Crown Crest Blvd
Suite 310
Parker, CO 80138
303-315-6100 option 2

CU John C. Hobbins Perinatal Center
1875 Lawrence Street
Suite 350
Denver, CO 80202
303-315-6100

UCHealth Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetics Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
3rd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0011

Hospital Affiliation

University of Colorado Hospital
Parker Adventist Hospital

Center Affiliations

Colorado Fetal Care Center

Specialty Information

Specialties

Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Board Certification (2016)
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Board Certification (2012)
MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics Fellowship, Specialized Training (2014)

Conditions & Treatments

Pregnancy and Reproduction - Childbirth
Pregnancy and Reproduction
Pregnancy and Reproduction - High-Risk Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Maternal and Fetal Health
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Prenatal Care
Pregnancy and Reproduction - Prenatal Testing
Women's Health - Breast Feeding
Women's Health

Care Philosophy
When caring for women with high-risk pregnancies I try to gauge their background understanding, fill in any knowledge gaps and facilitate shared decision making. I love being able to help women and their families have successful pregnancy outcomes despite challenging medical or obstetrical complications.

Public Speaking
Yes

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, OB-GYN-Maternal Fetal Medicine