Elizabeth W. Patton, MD, MPhil, MSc

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Elizabeth Patton, MD is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She is also the Deputy Director of Reproductive Health, Office of Women's Health, Veterans Health Administration, where she leads initiatives to enhance reproductive health care delivery to Veterans. Before pursuing a career in the medical field, Dr. Patton completed a BA in Comparative Religion and a Master of Philosophy in Theology. She attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School. While at Northwestern University she worked at Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital and Stroger Hospital of Cook County, and after residency completed the Robert Wood Johnson Clinican Scholars Program at the University of Michigan.

Publications

  • Published 10/1/2026

    Thompson KD, Sabharwal M, Lasser KE, McCloskey L, Gordon SH, Nguyen K, Patton E, Cole MB. Postpartum Linkage to Primary Care Among Patients With Diabetes and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Following Medicaid ACO Implementation. Med Care. 2026 Oct 01. PMID: 42820376.

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  • Published 8/27/2026

    Ogden SN, Loo S, Cole MB, Thompson KD, Lim KN, Gordon SH, Ncube CN, Patton EW, Lasser KE, McCloskey L. How Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations Advance Maternal Health Care Quality: Drivers of Change and Challenges From the Perspective of ACO Leaders, Clinicians, and Care Coordinators. Milbank Q. 2026 Aug 27. PMID: 42661241.

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  • Published 6/17/2026

    Combellick J, Johnson A, Hill-Smith S, Dorsey J, Patton EW. Expanding Perinatal Care Beyond Obstetrics: The National Veterans Affairs Maternity Care Coordinator Program. Health Equity. 2026; 10:24731242261455183. PMID: 42534805.

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  • Published 10/1/2025

    Cole MB, Lim K, Nguyen KH, Gordon SH, McCloskey L, Ncube C, Patton E, Michals A, Sisson E, Lasser KE. Medicaid Accountable Care Model Designs and Maternal Health Measures. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Oct 01; 8(10):e2536565. PMID: 41060648.

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  • Published 6/30/2025

    Clark M, Kairys C, Patton EW, Miller L, Lang AE, Sall J, Ballard-Hernandez J, Wayman L, Davis-Arnold S. Synopsis of the 2023 U.S. Department of VA and U.S. DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Pregnancy. Mil Med. 2025 Jun 30; 190(7-8):e1403-e1410. PMID: 39508546.

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Education

  • University of Massachusetts Medical School, MD

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