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Sarah Catherine Ellestad

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine
DUMC 3967, Durham, NC 27710
Pavilion East At Lakeview, 2608 Erwin Road, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2021 - Present Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Previous Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2017 - 2020 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2006 - 2017 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinical Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2003 - 2006 Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional Training and Employment


Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine · 2003 - 2006 Duke University, Obgyn
Clinical Associate · 1999 - 2003 Tufts University, Ob/Gyn
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1999 - 2003 Baystate Medical Center, Ob/gyn

Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke


Program Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program 2020- present
Associate Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program 2019-2020

Medical Director, Duke Perinatal, Burlington 2010-2021

Co-Director, Duke Fetal Diagnostic Center, Durham 2006-present

Committee Co-Chair, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Learner Education Committee 2021-present

Obstetrics Peer Review Committee, Member 2018-present

Obstetrics Chief Rotation Director 2022-present