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Victor H. Gonzalez-Quintero, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics Tel: 305-243-4530
photo of Victor H. Gonzalez-Quintero, M.D.

Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics & Gyn-Maternal & Fetal Medicine

Practice Locations
UM Health Services at Kendall

Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish

Appointments
For an appointment, please call (305) 243-5757 or (800) 432-0191 or use our online appointment form


Education
University of Miami Undergraduate
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
Affiliated Medical Education Program		 Residency
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
Affiliated Medical Education Program		 Fellowship
University of Miami School of Medicine M.D.

Clinical Specialties

Obstetric ultrasound, diabetes, and multiple gestation.

    Research Interests
    • Pre-eclampsia
    • Perinatal epidemiology
    • Hispanic health
      Publications
    • Diego MA, Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Schanberg S, Kuhn C, Gonzalez-Quintero VH. Prenatal depression restricts fetal growth. Early Hum Dev.[Epub ahead of print], 2008.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Istwan NB, Rhea DJ, Tudela CM, FLick A, de la Torre L, Stanziano G. Antenatal factors predicting subsequent need for insulin treatment in women with gestational diabetes. Am J Perinatol. [Epub ahead of print], 2008.<br><br>
    • Diego MA, Field T, Hernandez-Reif M, Schanberg S, Kuhn C, Gonzalez-Quintero VH. Prenatal depression restricts fetal growth. Early Hum Dev. [Epub ahead of print], 2008.<br><br>
    • de la Torre, L, Istwan, N, Desch, C, Rhea, D, Roca, L, Stanziano, G, Gonzalez-Quintero, VH. Management of Recurrent Preterm Labor in Twin Gestations with Nifedipine Tocolysis. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 17(7):1183-7, 2008.<br><br>
    • Dauphin-McKenzie N, Celestin MJ, Brown D, Gonzalez-Quintero VH. The advanced life support in obstetrics course as an orientation tool for obstetrics and gynecology residents.Am J Obstet Gynecol.196(5):e27-8, 2007.<br><br>
    • Hoffman MC, Jeffers S, Carter J Duthely L., Cotter A, Gonzalez-Quintero VH. Pregnancy at or beyond age 40 years is associated with an increased risk of fetal death and other adverse outcomes. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 196(5):e11-3, 2007.<br><br>
    • Tolaymat LL, González-Quintero VH, Sánchez-Ramos L, Kaunitz A, Wludyka, O’Sullivan Martin D. Cervical length and the risk of spontaneous labor at term. J Perinatol. 27:749-753, 2007.<br><br>
    • Hernández AR, González-Quintero VH, Istwan N, Rhea D, Vázquez-Vera E, Flick AA, Stanziano G.Antepartum uterine contraction patterns in twin pregnancies with and without preterm labor and delivering before or after 36 weeks. Am J Obstet Gynecol. [Epub ahead of print], 2007.<br><br>
    • Del Moral T, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Claure N, Vanbuskirk S, Bancalari E. Antenatal exposure to magnesium sulfate and the incidence of patent ductus arteriosus in extremely low birth weight infants. J Perinatol. 27(3):154-7, 2007.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Istwan NB, Rhea DJ, Rodriguez LI, Cotter A, Carter J, Mueller A, Stanziano GJ The impact of glycemic control on neonatal outcome in singleton pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes. Diabetes Care. 30(3):467-70, 2007.<br><br>
    • González-Quintero VH, Istwan NB, Rhea DJ, Smarkusky L, Hoffman MC, Stanziano GJ. Gestational age at initiation of 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) and recurrent preterm delivery. J Maternal Fetal Neonatal Med. 20 (3)249-52, 2007.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH. Katz D, Pandya-Smith I, Tolaymat L, O’Sullivan MJ. Assessing Perinatal Hepatitis B Screening And Neonatal Prophylaxis In A Large Multiethnic County. J Reprod Med J Reprod Med. 51(2):101-8, 2006.<br><br>
    • Major-Lynn K, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, O’Sullivan MJ .Reply to the Editor. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 194 (4) :1202, 2006.<br><br>
    • de la Torre L, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Mayor-Lynn K, Smarkusky L, Hoffman MC, Saab A, Diro M. Significance of accidental extensions in the lower uterine segment during cesarean delivery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 194(5):e4-6. Epub, 2006.<br><br>
    • Smarkusky L, DeCarvalhoH, Bermudez, A ,González-Quintero VH. Acute Onset Headache Complicating Labor Epidural Caused by Intrapartum Pneumocephalus Obstet Gynecol, 108:795-798, 2006.<br><br>
    • Luke B, Hediger ML, Min S-J, Brown MB, Misiunas RB, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Nugent C, Witter FR, Newman RB, Hankins GDV, Grainger DA, Macones GA. Gender mix in twins and fetal growth, length of gestation, and adult cancer risk. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 19 Suppl 1:41-7. 2005.<br><br>
    • Luke B, Brown MB, Misiunas RB, Mauldin JG, Newman RB, Nugent C, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Witter FR, Hankins GDV, D’Alton M, Macones G, Grainger D. Elevated maternal glucose concentrations and placental infection in twin pregnancies. Reprod Med. 50(4):241-5, 2005.<br><br>
    • Major-Lynn K, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, O’Sullivan MJ, Hartstein A, Roger S, Tamayo M. Comparison of early-onset Neonatal Sepsis caused by E. Coli and Group B Streptococcus. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 192(5):1437-9, 2005.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-QuinteroVH, Tolaymat L, Luke B, Gonzalez-Garcia A, Duthely L, O”Sullivan MJ, Martin D. Outcome of Pregnancies among Hispanics: Revisiting the Epidemiologic Paradox. J Reprod Med 51;10-14, 2005.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Tolaymat L, Muller A, Izquierdo L, O’Sullivan MJ, Martin D. Outcome of Pregnancies with Sonographically Detected Nuchal Cords Remote from Delivery. J Ultrasound Med 23:43-47, 2004.<br><br>
    • Luke B, Brown MB, Nugent C, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Witter FR, Newman RB. Risk Factors for Adverse Outcomes in Spontaneous vs Assisted-Conception Twin Pregnancies. Fertility and Sterility 81:315-319, 2004.<br><br>
    • Nassar AH, Martin D, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Gomez-Marin O, Salman F, Gutierrez A, O'Sullivan MJ. Genetic Amniocentesis Complications: Is the Incidence Overrated? Gynecol Obstet Invest. 58(2):100-104. Epub, 2004.<br><br>
    • Min S-J, Luke B, Min L, Misiunas R, Nugent C, van de Ven C, Martin D, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Eardley S, Witter FR, Mauldin JG, Newman RB. Birth Weight References for Triplets. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 191(3):809-14, 2004.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Smarkusky LP, Jimenez JJ, Mauro L, Jy W, O’Sullivan MJ, Ahn YS. Elevated Plasma Endothelial Microparticles: Preeclampsia vs. Gestational Hypertension. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 191(4):1418-24, 2004.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Jimenez JJ, Wenche J, Mauro LM, Hortman L, O’Sullivan MJ, Ahn Y. Elevated Plasma Endothelial Microparticles in Preeclampsia. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 189(2):589-593, 2003.<br><br>
    • Keenan J, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Gilles, J. The Zavanelli Maneuver in Two Cases of Shoulder Dystocia. J Maternal Fetal Neonatal Med 13:135-138, 2003.<br><br>
    • Mendez LE, Mueller A, Salom E. Gonzalez-Quintero VH. Paclitaxel and Carboplatin Chemotherapy Administered During Pregnancy for Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Obstet Gynecol. 102(5 Pt 2): 1200-1202, 2003.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Luke B, O’Sullivan MJ, Misiunas R, Anderson E, Nugent C, et al. Antenatal Factors Associated with Significant Birth Weight Discordancy in Twin Gestations. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 189(3):813-817, 2003.<br><br>
    • Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Tolaymat L, Martin D, Romaguera RL, Rodríguez MM, Izquierdo LA. Sonographic Diagnosis of Caudal Regression Syndrome in the First Trimester of Pregnancy. J Ultrasound Med 21:1175-1178, 2002.<br><br>
    • Izquierdo LA, Gonzalez-Quintero VH, Martin D, Tolaymat L. Prenatal Diagnosis of Extralobar Lung Sequestration. Bol Asoc Med, Puerto Rico 93(1-12):32-34, 2001.<br><br>


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