Palatnik, Anna, MD
Associate Professor; The Patrick J. and Margaret G. McMahon Endowed Chair; Vice Chair, Clinical Research
Dr. Anna Palatnik joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in September, 2016 in our Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Palatnik received her Medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine at Tel-Aviv University, Israel, in 2009. She went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee from 2009 to 2013 and then completed her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the Northwestern University in Chicago from 2013-2016, prior to joining the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Palatnik’s areas of expertise include high risk obstetrics with an emphasis on pregnancies complicated by maternal chronic medical condition, as well as fetal growth restriction, multiple gestations, preterm birth and cervical insufficiency. Her other areas of expertise are prenatal diagnosis and ultrasonography.
Dr. Palatnik’s research interests include clinical obstetrics, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, health disparities, and more recently non-medical interventions to improve maternal and neonatal health such as nutrition and mindfulness. She has presented her research in several national and international meetings and has over 130 peer-review publications.
Dr. Palatnik is actively involved in the education of residents and medical students and has received several awards including The Northwestern University Best Residents’ Teacher award, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Medical Students Teaching Award, Outstanding medical student teacher award several years in a row, Outstanding Graduate School Educator for 2018-2019 and for 2019-2020, Outstanding Faculty Service Award for 2018-2019 and for 2019-2020, Edward J. Lennon Award Endowed Clinical Teaching Award in 2021, and The Julia A. Uihlein, MA, Dean of the School of Medicine’s CTSI award in 2024.
Dr. Palatnik sees patients in the Maternal Feta Care Center clinic at Froedtert Hospital, as well as the perinatology clinics at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.
Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys traveling.
Areas of Expertise
- High Risk Obstetrics
- Maternal Fetal Care
- Prenatal Diagnosis
- Ultrasonography
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Multiple Gestations
- Gestational Diabetes
- Preeclampsia
Board Certification(s)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal Fetal Medicine
Patient Ages Seen
- Adolescent (13-18 yrs)
- Adult (18 + )
- Senior (60 +)
Languages Spoken
- English
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Hebrew
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Russian
Education / Training
- Doctor of Medicine – University of Tel-Aviv School of Medicine – Tel-Aviv – Israel (2008)
- Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology – Medical College of Wisconsin (2009-2012)
- Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine – Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine – Chicago – IL (2013-2016)
MCW Start Date
- 09/1/2016
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Anna Palatnik, MD is the Patrick J. and Margaret G. McMahon Endowed Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Research in the department of Obstetrics...
On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin (AHW) Endowment hosted an event that brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, and community partners committed to improving maternal and child...
Clinical Specialties
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Locations
- Maternal Fetal Care Center – Froedtert Specialty Clinics
- Maternal Fetal Medicine– Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Appointments
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