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Andra James, MD, MPH
Healthcare Provider Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Duke OB-GYN Consultants of Raleigh
Duke Health
2406 Blue Ridge Road
Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Dr. James is an OB-GYN consultant and a specialist in maternal-fetal medicine and high-risk obstetrics. Her special interest is the care of women with medical conditions during pregnancy. Although her research and publications pertain to the care of women with blood disorders (thrombosis and thrombophilia), bleeding disorders (including von Willebrand disease), platelet disorders (including ITP), and sickle cell disease, she also see women with lupus, heart disease, diabetes, and other medical conditions as well. She is also available to meet with women and their partners prior to pregnancy for preconception consultation.
Dr. Andra H. James studies the impact of blood disorders on reproduction with the ultimate goal of improving pregnancy and other health outcomes for affected women. She has directed or collaborated on projects ranging from basic science to epidemiological investigations.
Representative Publications:
Fertility challenges for women with sickle cell disease
Morbidity associated with sickle cell disease in pregnancy
Evidence gaps in the management of sickle cell disease: A summary of needed research
NIH consensus development statement on hydroxyurea treatment for sickle cell disease
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