Paul D. Blumenthal, MD, MPH

Paul D. Blumenthal, MD, MPH

Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB-GYN), Family planning specialist


Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Gynecology-Family Planning) at the Stanford University Medical Center, Emeritus

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Additional Languages Spoken:
French , German , Hebrew

Biography


Paul D. Blumenthal, MD, MPH is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emeritus, at Stanford University. He directed the Stanford University Gynecology service from 2009 to 2021 and currently directs SPIRES, the Stanford Program for International Reproductive Education and Services, an initiative providing technical assistance and training to reproductive health programs in a wide variety of countries across Africa, Asia, and Central America. For over 35 years, Dr. Blumenthal has been an advisor to multiple international agencies such as Gynuity Health Projects, Ipas, Pathfinder, Family Health International, Path, Jhpiego, PSI, and the World Health Organization and served as the Special Advisor to Minister of Health and Family Planning of the Republic of Madagascar. Dr. Blumenthal is currently involved in studies of menstrual blood for diagnostic utility, post partum IUD insertion, artificial intelligence for colposcopy. simplification of both medical abortion regimens and contraceptive delivery systems, and has explored “single visit” approaches to cervical cancer prevention for over 25 years. He is an author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications involving collaborations from over 20 countries. Dr. Blumenthal is committed to the development and implementation of innovative approaches to reproductive health issues in both the domestic and international arenas.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Residency: Michael Reese Hospital (1982) IL
  • Internship: Michael Reese Hospital (1978) IL
  • Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowships (1984) CA
  • Medical Education: University of Chicago School of Medicine (1977) IL
  • Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1985)

Honors & Awards
  • Allan Rosenfield Award for Lifetime Achievement in International Family Planning, Physicians For Reproductive Health (2013)
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Award for International Service, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2015, 2022)
  • APGO-CREOG Award for Teaching Excellence, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics-Council on Resident Education in Ob-Gyn (2013)
  • Faculty Teaching Award in Gynecology, Stanford University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2008, 2011)
  • Golden Apple Faculty Teaching Award, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center (1987)
  • Helena Rubenstein Award, University of the Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School (1977)
  • Kenneth J Ryan Leadership Award, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (2008)
  • Michael Burnhill Award, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (2007)

Memberships
  • National Medical Committee:, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, (1987 - 1988)
  • Board of Directors Treasurer: 1996-2000, Reproductive Health Technologies Project (1994 - 2000)
  • Examiner, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, (1995 - 2013)
  • National Medical Committee: Chair, Committee on Gynecology, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, (1996 - 2000)
  • Board of Directors, International Projects Assistance Services (Ipas) (1996 - 2010)
  • Committee for International Affairs, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2000 - 2006)
  • Data Safety Monitoring Board/ Technical Advisory Committee: Prospective Trial of Misoprostol for Management of 1st Trimester Pregnancy Loss, National Institutes of Health (2001 - 2005)
  • Working Group for Cervical Cancer Prevention Policy, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology (2003 - 2006)
  • Working Group for Long Acting and Reversible Contraception, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2008 - Present)
  • Board of Directors, National Abortion Federation (2010 - 2017)

Administrative Appointments
  • Chief The Stanford Gynecology Service, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2009 - 2021)
  • Director, Stanford Program for International Reproductive Education and Services (SPIRES) (2008 - Present)
  • Director, Ambulatory Care, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2007 - 2010)
  • Director, Family Planning Services and Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2007 - 2021)

Publications

Specializing In

  • Women's Health

Practice Locations


Gynecology Clinic in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

900 Blake Wilbur Drive, 2nd Floor

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 725-6079

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Patient Reviews

(11 reviews)

Dr. Paul Blumenthal and all the staff were fantastic! I would highly recommend him, in particular. Wish he was accepting patients!
Dr. Blumenthal was amazing. He was caring and supportive and I felt extremely comfortable with him in a hard situation. Thank him for all that he does. Love.
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I was extremely impressed by how much time the doctor spent with me. I did not feel rushed at all. I asked all my questions, and more! He was great.
He took time out of his, I believe, surgery schedule to see me. He has a calming approach and is very old school. He explains things very well and he has EXCELLENT bedside manner.
Dr. Blumenthal was great. However, the student that was with him made me very uncomfortable and stressed. Her attitude and way of handling possible problems made me more anxious.
Extremely good bedside manner. Very professional and thorough w/his explanation but this was balaced w/care & concern for a difficult situation.
This dr. was phenomenal, very attentive, very compassionate, very understanding, very intelligent on subjects I questioned and very thorough. I came worried and anxious about ovarian mass with family hx of ovarian cancer. Left with peace of mind in knowing it was a normal cyst.
Dr. Blumenthal wanted to rush to an invasive treatment option, but finally consulted a colleague and agreed to the safer and better treatment plan he recommended.
Dr. Blumenthal was very friendly, yet professional & extremely thorough. He took the time to investigate & discovered a medical issue that was over booked by a previous physician & a different medical group.
I loved his approach with my questions he'd respond "an excellent question." Very affirming.

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