Dr. Kevin R. Justus is founder and medical director of the Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine of Santa Monica. Dr Justus is on the cutting edge of his field and among the few physicians who have completed the rigorous training to achieve board certification in both Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Perinatology).
His center is a state approved California Perinatal Diagnostic Center and specializes in fetal diagnostic testing as well as providing advanced high risk pregnancy consultation. Patients may be referred for genetic counseling, high-resolution obstetrical ultrasound, amniocentesis, antepartum fetal heart rate testing (including non-stress testing, amniotic fluid analysis, biophysical profile testing), fetal echocardiography, fetal doppler flow studies, first trimester screening, and perinatal and preconceptual counseling.
Professional Experience:
Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine of Santa Monica APC, Santa Monica, CA Maternal Fetal Medicine, Medical Director, CEO December 2007 – Current
University of Southern California, Voluntary Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology California Hospital Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, July 2003-Current
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship, July 2003 – June 2006
St. Lukes Hospital & Health Network, Bethlehem, PA
Obstetrics and Gynecology Internship & Residency, July 1999 – June 2003
Education:
Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, WI
MD, Doctor of Medicine, 1995–1999
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Post Baccalaureate, Premedical Science, 1992-1994
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
B.Sc., Bachelor of Science, Exercise Physiology, 1986-1990
Awards/Scholarships:
ACOG, District IX John Burch Endowment Recipient, San Francisco, CA, 2005
Resident Research Recipient, Wyeth Laboratories, Philadelphia, PA, 2002
Resident Recipient, Pfizer Ob/Gyn Resident Scholar Award, 2002
Academic/Resident Excellence Award, 2001 ObGyn Survey, 2001
Professional Organizations:
American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, SectionV, District IX, JF Chair, 2005-2006, Fellow Member, June 2007-Current
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Manuscript Reviewer, 2006-Current
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Member
Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, Active Member International Outreach Subcommittee, Appointed Member of the SMFM’s Education Committee
Los Angeles Obstetrical & Gynecology Society, Member
Los Angeles County Emergency Systems for Health Professionals, Volunteer Member
Los Angeles Animal Care Center of West Los Angeles, Volunteer Member
Certifications & Licensure:
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Board Certified
Sub Speciality Maternal Fetal Medicine, Board Certified
National Translucency Quality Review, Certified
California Medical License
Publications:
Justus K, Davis J, Azizz R, Obstetrics & Gynecology: Cases, Questions, and Answers, Chorioamnionitis, Operative Deliveries, Pages 116-118, 36-38, McGraw-Hill, Copyright 2007
Justus K, Anasti J. Ovarian Cancer. Curr Surgery 2003; 60:4-6.
Jain S, Justus K, Bober S, Selective transvaginal embryo reduction in heterotopic pregnancy located intra-abdominally; J Obstet Gynaecol 2002; 22 (3):330