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Katyayani (Katya) Papatla, MD/MPH

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences

Biography

Katyayani (Katya) Papatla, MD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, and cares for patients as part of the Gynecologic Oncology Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital in New Haven, Greenwich, and Stamford. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where she also completed a masters in public health. Her residency was completed at Temple University Hospital and her fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

During residency, Dr. Papatla received a Best Resident Research Award as well as a Society of Gynecologic Oncology Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology Award. Her current research focuses on health equity for gynecologic oncology patients, and she is a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity Committee.

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Education & Training

Gynecologic Oncology Fellow
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai / Mount Sinai Hospital (2023)
Resident Physician
Temple University Hospital (2020)
MD/MPH
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (2016)
BA
Duke University , English literature, Global Health (2012)

Research

Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

A big-picture view of Katyayani (Katya) Papatla's research output by year.
6Publications

Publications

2021

2019

2017

  • Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
    Jordan SE, Papatla K, Hernandez E. Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia. Topics in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2017;37(6).
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements

2016

2015

  • Prevention and Early Identification of Urinary Tract Injury During Minimally Invasive Surgery
    Papatla K, Brown J, Houck K. Prevention and Early Identification of Urinary Tract Injury During Minimally Invasive Surgery. Topics in Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2018;38(2).
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    Society of Gynecologic Oncology

    Professional OrganizationsMember
  • activity

    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology

    CommitteesCommittee Member
  • honor

    Best Resident Research Award

    Other AwardTemple University Hospital, OBGYN Residency
  • honor

    Administrative Chief Resident

    Other AwardTemple University Hospital, OB/GYN Residency
  • honor

    Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology

    Other AwardSociety of Gynecologic Oncology

Clinical Care

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Clinical Specialties

Gynecology; Minimally Invasive Gynecology

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