Jeannette Lager • UCSF Profiles (original) (raw)
Jeannette Lager, MD, MPH
| Title(s)Professor, Ob/Gyn, Reproductive SciencesSchoolSchool of MedicineAddress490 Illinois Street, #380San Francisco CA 94158Phone415-885-7788PronounsShe/Her/HersvCardDownload vCard |
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Biography
| University of California, San Francisco, CA | 2017 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training | |
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| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | MPH | 2008 | Public Health Leadership |
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC | Resident | 2007 | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC | Intern | 2004 | Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN | MD | 2003 | Alpha Omega Alpha, Medicine |
| University of California, Los Angeles, CA | BS | 1996 | Anthropology |
| Associate of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics | 2021 - | 2023 | Scholars and Leaders Fellow |
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| UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2021 - | 2022 | Outstanding Medical Student Teaching Award |
| UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2022 | Outstanding Resident Teaching Award | |
| UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2021 | Exceptional Faculty Teaching Award | |
| UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2020 | Outstanding Resident Teaching Award | |
| Muriel Steele Society, Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco | 2020 | Muriel Steele Society Honor Roll | |
| Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators, UCSF | 2019 | Exceptional Medical Student Teaching Award | |
| Haile T. Debas Academic of Medical Educators, UCSF | 2019 | Academy of Medical Educators Inductee | |
| UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2018 | Outstanding Resident Teaching Award | |
| Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 | Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Award | |
| University of California, San Francisco | 2017 | CORO Leadership Training Fellow | |
| UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2016 - | 2017 | Exceptional Medical Student Teaching Award |
| UCSF Academy of Medical Educators | 2016 | Excellence in Teaching Award | |
| Baylor School of Medicine | 2014 | Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Teaching Award | |
| UCSF Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences | 2013 | Exceptional Medical Students Teaching Award |
Overview
Dr. Jeannette Lager is a minimally invasive gynecology surgeon who cares for patients with endometriosis, fibroids, and adenomyosis. Utilizing cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques for both medical and surgical management, Dr. Lager is dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for patients.
As the Section Chief of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Dr. Lager leads a multidisciplinary team at a center that offers comprehensive gynecologic care. In addition, Dr. Lager serves as the Associate Director of the Comprehensive Endometriosis Center and is a key expert at the UCSF Comprehensive Fibroid Center. In these roles, Dr. Lager provides consultations on a range of treatment options, including nonsurgical approaches, minimally invasive surgeries, and interventional radiological procedures.
Dr. Lager is deeply committed to educating the next generation of doctors. As the Director of Medical Student Education in OB/GYN, she shapes the curriculum for medical students throughout their four years, regularly lecturing on a range of topics. Her research focuses on ensuring that OB/GYN education is inclusive and covers the diverse aspects of the field. She also develops and teaches surgical skills modules, including those for conditions like fibroids and endometriosis, for medical students.
Dr. Lager’s research focuses on enhancing the identification of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis through advanced imaging techniques, specifically Estrogen Receptor Targeted Positron-Emission Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PET/MRI). Additionally, she is actively involved in educational research, working on curriculum development for endometriosis and surgical education, utilizing innovative methods such as simulation and video to improve training and outcomes in gynecologic surgery.
Dr. Lager is a compassionate and highly skilled gynecologist focused on patient well-being. She received her medical degree with honors from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her advanced training includes being a fellow of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and holding a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) Focused Practice Designation with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is dedicated to combining her clinical expertise with genuine care, ensuring patients feel supported and understood throughout their treatment journey.
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- Preservation of Fertility by Direct Puncture Embolization of Acquired Uterine Arteriovenous Fistulae in Women of Childbearing Age with Life-Threatening Hemorrhage. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2025 09; 36(9):1395-1400. Rabei R, Garcia-Reyes K, Poder L, Strachowski L, Feldstein V, Ito T, Lager JC, Kohi MP, Lehrman E. PMID: 40381887.
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Translation:Humans - Endometriosis: a journey from infertility to fertility. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2025 Nov; 50(11):5405-5421. Causa Andrieu P, Stewart K, Chun R, Breiland M, Chamie LP, Burk K, Neblett MFI, Khan Z, Lager J, VanBuren W, Poder L. PMID: 40232414.
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Translation:Humans - Comparing Peer and Faculty Feedback for Asynchronous Laparoscopic Skill Acquisition. J Surg Educ. 2024 08; 81(8):1154-1160. Brian R, Cowan B, Knox JA, O'Sullivan PS, Bayne D, Ito T, Lager J, Chern H. PMID: 38824090.
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Translation:Humans - An At-Home Laparoscopic Curriculum for Junior Residents in Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Urology. MedEdPORTAL. 2024; 20:11405. Brian R, Bayne D, Ito T, Lager J, Edwards A, Kumar S, Soriano I, O'Sullivan P, Varas J, Chern H. PMID: 38957528; PMCID: PMC11219092.
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Translation:Humans - Student challenges during third-year perioperative clerkships through the lens of faculty and residents: A qualitative study. Clin Teach. 2024 Aug; 21(4):e13742. Wile RK, Barnes KE, Charondo LB, Breyer K, Lager J, Campbell A, O'Sullivan PS. PMID: 38323350.
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Translation:Humans - Confronting new challenges: Faculty perceptions of gaps in current laparoscopic curricula in a changing training landscape. Surg Open Sci. 2023 Dec; 16:1-7. Charondo LB, Brian R, Syed S, Chern H, Lager J, Alseidi A, O'Sullivan P, Bayne D. PMID: 37731731; PMCID: PMC10507640.
View in: PubMed Mentions: 2 - Global endometrial DNA methylation analysis reveals insights into mQTL regulation and associated endometriosis disease risk and endometrial function. Commun Biol. 2023 08 16; 6(1):780. Mortlock S, Houshdaran S, Kosti I, Rahmioglu N, Nezhat C, Vitonis AF, Andrews SV, Grosjean P, Paranjpe M, Horne AW, Jacoby A, Lager J, Opoku-Anane J, Vo KC, Manvelyan E, Sen S, Ghukasyan Z, Collins F, Santamaria X, Saunders P, Kober K, McRae AF, Terry KL, Vallvé-Juanico J, Becker C, Rogers PAW, Irwin JC, Zondervan K, Montgomery GW, Missmer S, Sirota M, Giudice L. PMID: 37587191; PMCID: PMC10432557.
View in: PubMed Mentions: 20 Translation:HumansCells - Care across the gender spectrum: A transgender health curriculum in the Obstetrics and Gynecology clerkship. BMC Med Educ. 2022 Oct 05; 22(1):706. Schmidt CN, Stretten M, Bindman JG, Pettigrew G, Lager J. PMID: 36199074; PMCID: PMC9535842.
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Translation:Humans - Rethinking Disparities in Minimally Invasive Myomectomy: Identifying Drivers of Disparate Surgical Approach to Myomectomy Between African American and White Women. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2022 01; 29(1):65-71.e2. Kim JS, Qureshy Z, Lazar AA, Chen LL, Jacoby A, Opoku-Anane J, Lager J. PMID: 34192565.
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Translation:Humans - Human Placenta Buffers the Fetus from Adverse Effects of Perceived Maternal Stress. Cells. 2021 02 12; 10(2). Vuppaladhadiam L, Lager J, Fiehn O, Weiss S, Chesney M, Hasdemir B, Bhargava A. PMID: 33673157; PMCID: PMC7918582.
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