Valerie Ratts, MD
Current Position
Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
Specialty Areas
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Gynecology – Pediatric and Adolescent
Patients Seen At
Washington University Medical Center
Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Center
4444 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 3100
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 286-2400
Fax: (314) 286-2455
Center for Women’s Wellness
3023 North Ballas Rd, Building D, Suite 450
St. Louis, MO 63131
314-286-2400
Fax: 314-286-2455
Mailing Address
Washington University School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
660 S. Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8513
St. Louis, MO 63110
Areas of Clinical Interest
Reproductive endocrinology, ART, general infertility, in vitro fertilization, IVF, anovulation, ovulation induction, recurrent miscarriage, ob/gyn, uterine fibroid tumors, polycystic ovarian syndrome, PCOS, mullerian anomalies, women’s health, endometriosis, amenorrhea, laparoscopic surgery, insulin resistance, hirsutism, pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, adolescent menstrual disorders, uterine artery embolization, myomectomy, UAE, myolysis
Board Certification
Obstetrics and Gynecology — Certified
Reproductive Endocrinology — Certified
Medical Education
B.S.: Chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, 1983
Medical Degree: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 1987
Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991
Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 1993
Hospital Affiliations
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Major or Recent Publications/Awards
Awards
Listed in Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors, Inc, 2002-2010
Listed in America’s Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, 2002-2010
Diabetes Research and Training Center Pilot and Feasibility Grant, 2000
Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, 1997, 1998
National Institute of Health, Reproductive Scientist Development Award, 1991
Editorial Responsibilities
Ad Hoc Reviewer
Fertility and Sterility
Book Chapters
Ratts VS, Rock JA. Surgical Management of Endometriosis. In: Zacur HA and Wallach EE, editors: Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, C.V. Mosby, St. Louis, MO 1995
Selected Journal Articles
Pinto AB, Wright JD, Keller SL, Odem RR, Ratts VS, William DB. Ultrasound guided embryo transfer in selected patients undergoing IVF. Fertil Steril 2002; Apr;77 Suppl 3:S19
Pinto A, Ratts V, Williams D, Keller S, Odem R. Reduction of ovarian torsion 1 week after embryo transfer in a patient with bilateral hyperstimulated ovaries. Fertil Steril 2001; 76:403-6
Auyeung A, Klein M, Ratts VS, Odem RR, Williams DB. Fertility treatment in the forty and older women. J of Assisted Reproductive Genetics 2001; 18(12):616-621
Vandermolen DT, Ratts VS, Evans WS, Stovall DW, Kauma SW, Nester JE. Metformin increases the ovulatory rate and pregnancy rate from clomiphene citrate in polycystic ovary syndrome patients resistant to clomiphene citrate alone. Fertil Steril 2001; 75(2):310-315
Ratt VS, Tao X-J, Webster CB, Swanson PE, Brownbill P, Sibley CP, Krajewski S, Reed JC, Tily JL, Nelson DM. Expression of BCL-2, BAX and BAK in the trophoblast layer of the human placenta: A unique model of apoptosis within the syncytium. Placenta 2000; 21:361-366
Bernardo B, Huettner P, Ratts VS. Idiopathic calcinosis cutis presenting as labial lesions in children: Report of two cases with literature review. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 1999; 12:157-160
Hovsepian DM, Auyeung A, Ratts VS. A combined surgical and radiologic technique for creating a functional neo-endocervical canal in a case of partial congenital cervical atresia. Fertil Steril 1999; 71:158-162
Kugu K, Ratts VS, Piquette GN, Tilly KI, Tao XJ, Salib JB, Martimbeau S, Aberdeen GW, Reed JC, Pepe GJ, Albrecht ED, Tilly JL. Analysis of apoptosis and expression of bcl-2 gene family members in the human and baboon ovary. Cell Death and Differentiation 1998; 5:67-76
Tilly JL, Ratts VS. The biological and clinical significance of ovarian cell death. Contemporary OB/Gyn 1996; 41(3):59-86
Ratts VS, Flawas JA, Kolp R, Sorenson CM, Tilly JL. Ablation of bcl-2 gene expression decreases the numbers of oocytes and primordial follicles established in the post-natal female mouse gonad. Endocrinol 1995; 136:3665-3668
Ratts VS. Women and Exercise: Effects on the reproductive system, recommendations and ramifications. Physician Assistant 1993; 17(9):45-52
Ratts VS. Exercise in women of reproductive age. The Female Patient 1993; 18:59-68
For more articles and abstracts, take this off-site link to the National Library of Medicine Pub Med page for Dr. Valerie S. Ratts
