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Merryman, Abbey, MD, MBA

Associate Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Health

I'm honored to partner with patients in their healthcare journey - from adolescence to post-menopause. I hope that patients feel safe and supported in their relationship with me.

Introduction

Dr. Abbey Merryman joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in January 2025 as the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations and Associate Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She received her medical degree from the University of Iowa in 2010 and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in 2014. She is dual board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Clinical Informatics. She received an MBA from the University of Iowa in 2023.

She comes to the Medical College of Wisconsin from the University of Iowa, where she was on faculty and practiced full-scope inpatient and outpatient obstetrics and gynecology. She also held other administrative roles, including assistant chief medical information officer, medical director for a Medicaid quality-directed payment plan in maternal health, and interim division director for general obstetrics and gynecology. Nationally, she has been elected to Epic’s OB and Gynecology steering boards.

She has a busy outpatient clinic at Moorland Reserve Health Center with a mix of obstetrics and gynecology, operates for benign gynecologic conditions, and staff labor and delivery at Froedtert Hospital.

In her spare time, she enjoys international travel, spending time with her 6 nieces and nephews, following Iowa State athletics, and staying active with her 2 golden retrievers.

At A Glance
Areas of Expertise
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Endometrial Polyps
  • Abnormal Pap (Dysplasia)
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Pregnancy
  • Dysmenorrhea (painful periods)
  • Dyspareunia (painful intercourse)
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
  • Colposcopy
  • Contraception
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Long-acting reversible contraception (IUD insertion/removal and nexplanon)
  • Prenatal care
  • Pre-conception counseling
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
  • Ectopic Pregnancy
  • VBAC
  • Tubal Ligation (sterilization)
Board Certification(s)
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
Patient Ages Seen
  • Adolescent (13-18 yrs)
  • Adult (18 + )
  • Senior (60 +)
Languages Spoken
  • English
Education / Training
  • Doctor of Medicine – University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2010)
  • Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology – Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (2010-2014)
MCW Start Date
  • 01/31/2025
Publications

Castaneda C, Marsden K, Maxwell T, Ten Eyck P, Kuwaye D, Kenne KA, Merryman AS, Steffen HA, Swartz SR, Merrill AE, Krasowski MD, Jackson JB, Rysavy MB.  Prevalence of maternal obesity at delivery and association with maternal and neonatal outcomes.  J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med.   2022 Dec;35(25):8544-8551 PMID: 34641757 10/14/2021

Steffen HA, Swartz SR, Jackson JB, Kenne KA, Ten Eyck PP, Merryman AS, Castaneda CN, Marsden K, Maxwell T, Merrill AE, Krasowski MD, Rysavy MB.  SARS-CoV-2 Infection during Pregnancy in a Rural Midwest All-delivery Cohort and Associated Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes.  Am J Perinatol.   2021 May;38(6):614-621 PMID: 33611783 PMCID: PMC11071687 02/22/2021


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Clinical Specialties

  • General Obstetrics & Gynecology

Locations

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology – Moorland Reserve Health Center

Appointments

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Obstetrics & Gynecology – Moorland Reserve Health Center
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After Hours: (414) 805-6700