Uma C. Perni
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

Overview

Dr. Perni is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. Her clinical interests include prenatal diagnosis, maternal medical complications and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. She joined the hospital staff in 2024. She sees patients at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Center for Women and Families, HCA Florida Hospital Brandon and MCR Health in Bradenton. She was previously vice director and section chief of obstetrics in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hillcrest Hospital, assistant professor of OB/GYN and reproductive biology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, and assistant program director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Women’s Health Institute. Dr. Perni earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MCP/Hahnemann University Hospitals (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia. She completed the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program at Weill-Cornell/New York Hospital in Queens, New York, followed by a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor. She then completed the T32 Research Training Program at University of Michigan Health Systems. She also earned her Master of Public Health in epidemiology from the University of Michigan.

Dr. Perni is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, and Polyhydramnios.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Michigan Medical School, Epidemiology, MPH, 2011

Residency

Hahnemann University Hospital, Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2000

Specialties

Neonatology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in OH

Board Certifications

American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

Fellowships

University of Michigan Medical School, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2011

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Johns Hopkins All Children's - Bayfront Bayboro Building
Suite 340, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Other Locations
ACH OUTSIDE SERVICES
501 6th Avenue South, St Petersburg, FL 33701
JH All Children's Maternal Fetal Medicine Fort Myers
16261 Bass Road, Suite 100, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Uma C. Perni a top-rated expert for Gestational Diabetes?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uma C. Perni is classified as an Advanced expert for Gestational Diabetes, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Uma C. Perni specialize in?

While Dr. Uma C. Perni is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, and Placenta Previa. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.

Does Dr. Uma C. Perni participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Uma C. Perni has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gestational Diabetes. You can view a list of Dr. Uma C. Perni's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Uma C. Perni accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-7903 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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