Ms. Kiesha Benn, MD, MSc, FACOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Kiesha Benn, who serves patients in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Dr. Benn is a highly regarded board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physician who has dedicated her career to providing specialized care for expectant mothers and their babies. She specializes in preconception risk assessment, diligently managing factors such as weight, hypertension, diabetes, and mental health during pregnancy. Her proactive approach extends to the prevention of stillbirth and preterm birth, crucial aspects of ensuring a healthy outcome for both mother and child.

Throughout her academic career, she obtained her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, New York, marking the beginning of a journey that has positioned her as a leading expert in maternal-fetal medicine. Her residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in Obstetrics and Gynecology, equipped her with a solid foundation in the broader aspects of women’s health and pregnancy care.

Driven by a passion for advancing her knowledge and skills, Dr. Benn pursued further education and training. She earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research, demonstrating her commitment to staying at the forefront of medical advancements. Her dedication to excellence led her to undertake fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut.

Dedicated to clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics, covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, and gynecology, covering the health of the female reproductive system, the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.

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