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Jonas J Swartz

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Community & Population Health
Box 3084, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC Box 3084, Durham, NC 27710

Overview


Dr. Jonas Swartz is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Complex Family Planning. He joined the Duke Ob/Gyn faculty in 2019 and splits his time as a clinician and researcher. His clinical interests include complex family planning and obstetric care. His research interests include health policy issues that impact care for the underserved. Much of his work has been on health disparities with a special focus on immigrants, Medicaid policy and access to abortion and contraception. He also has specific interests in crisis pregnancy centers, health information on social media, and fulfillment of desired tubal ligation for permanent contraception.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2025 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Community & Population Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Core Faculty Member, Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy · 2024 - Present Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, University Initiatives & Academic Support Units

In the News


Published February 20, 2025
Report: Sepsis, Maternal Deaths Surged in Texas Following Abortion Bans
Published February 20, 2025
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
Published June 25, 2024
Why You Should Not Go to TikTok for Vasectomy Advice

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Recent Publications


Future reproductive outcomes and contraceptive access in the first year postpartum after non-receipt of postpartum permanent contraception.

Journal Article Contraception · August 2025 OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to compare pregnancy, contraceptive uptake, and health care utilization in the 365 days following delivery, between those who requested and did not receive permanent contraception and those who requested other types of postpart ... Full text Link to item Cite

Patient Preferences for Provider Specialization for Induced Abortion and Miscarriage Care.

Journal Article J Womens Health (Larchmt) · May 2025 Objectives: Most induced abortions are provided by abortion specialists, despite knowledge and skills overlap with other disciplines, particularly general obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). We evaluated patient preferences for abortion and miscarriage car ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reported changes in romantic and sexual behavior among college and graduate students during COVID-19.

Journal Article J Am Coll Health · April 2025 Objective: To understand changes in romantic and sexual behavior among college and graduate students in North Carolina during COVID-19. Participants: Participants were between 18-30 years old and enrolled in a two- or four-year college or graduate program ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke Women's Reproductive Health Research Scholars

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEScholar · Awarded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · 2020 - 2025

CARE- Choices About Abortion CaRE Options

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by Society of Family Planning Research Fund · 2023 - 2025

Immigrant Families and Children's Health: The Intergenerational Health Impact of Federal and State Immigration Policy

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Stanford University · 2020 - 2025

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Recent Artistic Works


Outlawed Podcast

Radio Television Program January 1, 2024 Outlawed on Apple Podcasts

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine · 2012 M.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · 2011 M.P.H.
Duke University · 2004 B.A.