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Kelley Diane Thompson Saunders

  • Associate Clinical Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Contact
  • (602) 827-2078
  • UA College of Med-Phoenix(Adm), Rm. 245019
  • kelleyts@arizona.edu
  • Bio
  • Interests
  • Courses
  • Scholarly Contributions

Degrees

  • M.D.
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • MPH
    • University of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
  • B.S. Mathematics
    • Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, United States

Work Experience

  • Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix (2018 - Ongoing)
  • Banner Alzheimer's Institute (2009 - 2010)
  • Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (2008 - 2009)
  • Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (2007 - 2008)

Awards

  • Fellow
    • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Summer 2020
  • Integrative Medicine Fellowship in Residency
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, Summer 2018
  • House Staff High Value Competition Winner
    • Spring 2018

Licensure & Certification

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2020)
  • Arizona Medical Board (2018)

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Journals/Publications

  • Smith, R. B., Mahnert, N. D., Foote, J., Saunders, K. T., Mourad, J., & Huberty, J. (2021). Mindfulness Effects in Obstetric and Gynecology Patients During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics and gynecology, 137(6), 1032-1040.
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    To assess the effect of a consumer-based mobile meditation application (app) on wellness in outpatient obstetric and gynecology patients during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • Saunders, K. T., Slaughter, G. T., Mercer, L., & Gerkin, R. (2018). Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Surgical Sterilization: Following the Recommendations [29G]. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 131(1), 82S-83S. doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000533379.96988.6a
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    INTRODUCTION:Surgical site infections are the most common surgical complication. Antibiotic administration perioperatively has been shown to reduce associated morbidity, however, indiscriminate use has been associated with adverse outcomes. Selective antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines have been publi
  • Saunders, K. T., Washington, K. L., McAdow, M., & Chescheir, N. C. (2016). Connect the Dots-September 2016. Obstetrics and gynecology, 128(3), 653-4.

Presentations

  • Mercer, L. T., Norton, T., Alley, A., Saunders, K., & Erickson, L. (2020, 2020-02-27). The Scariest Coaster of Their Career? A Comprehensive Strategy to Support Graduates During Oral Boards Prep. CREOG and APGO Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL.
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    Oral presentation

Poster Presentations

  • Saunders, K., Gerkin Jr, R., Mercer, L., & Slaughter, G. (2018, 05). Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Surgical Sterilization: Following the Recommendations. ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting. Austin, TX.
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    Saunders, Kelley, T., MD, MS; Slaughter, Geoffrey, T.; Mercer, Laura, MD; Gerkin, Richard, MD, MS. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Surgical Sterilization: Following the Recommendations. Obstetrics & Gynecology: May 2018 - Volume 131 - Issue - p 82S–83Sdoi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000533379.96988.6a.

Others

  • Saunders, K. (2019, September). Yeast Infections - All You Need to Know About Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments. Banner Health. https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/better-me/vaginal-yeast-infections

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