Desiree G. Fiorentino, MD, MBA
Areas of expertise: Prenatal diagnosis and fetal therapy, Fetal surgical interventions, Maternal outcomes after fetal interventions, Obstetrical management of pregnancies impacted with birth defects
Locations: Main Building
About Desiree G. Fiorentino, MD, MBA
Titles
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist
Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Genetics – American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Awards and Honors
2018, Excellence in Obstetrics from Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
2018, Ryan Program Resident Award for Excellence in Family Planning
2017, 18th Annual William A Little Award (Highest residency CREOG Score)
2016, 17th Annual William A Little Award (Highest residency CREOG Score)
2014, Jeffrey J. Goldenberg Memorial Award
2013, Award of Academic Merit, Master of Business Administration Degree, University of Miami
2012, Best Overall Presentation Eastern Student Research Forum
2009, summa cum laude, University of Miami
Leadership and Memberships
2020-present, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine
- 2020-present, Associate Fellow
2018-present, American College of Medical Genetics
- 2021-present, Fellow
2015-present, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- 2021-present, Fellow
Education & training
Medical Degree
MD - University of Miami, Miami, FL
Residency
Genetics - University of Miami, Miami, FL
Obstetrics and Gynecology - University of Miami, Miami, FL (Academic Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Maternal Fetal Medicine - Montefiore Medical Center, NYC, NY
Publications
Publications
2023
Peterson JA, Szeto L, Wodoslawsky S, Futterman ID, Silverstein JS, Fiorentino DG, Li D, Al-Kouatly HB, Simpson LL, Roman AS, Strong NK. Genetic counseling practices among outpatient obstetric providers in the Northeast. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2023 Nov;5(11):101150. doi: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101150. Epub 2023 Sep 6. PMID: 37683764.
2022
Doulaveris G, Igel CM, Estrada Trejo F, Fiorentino D, Rabin-Havt S, Klugman S, et al. Impact of introducing cell-free DNA screening into clinical care on first trimester ultrasound. Prenat Diagn. 2022;42(2):254-9. PMID: 34989002
2021
Massad N, Fiorentino DG, Wolfe D. Maternal Hypotension and Tachysystole Following Neuraxial Anesthesia: Effect on Fetus in Labor. Neoreviews. 2021 Sep;22(9):e627-e634. doi: 10.1542/neo.22-9-e627. PMID: 34470766
2020
Bardos J, Fiorentino D, Longman RE, Paidas M. Immunological Role of the Maternal Uterine Microbiome in Pregnancy: Pregnancies Pathologies and Alterated Microbiota. Front Immunol. 2020 Jan 8;10:2823. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02823. PMID: 31969875
2019
Gerkowicz SA, Fiorentino DG, Kovacs AP, Arheart KL, Verma U. Uterine structural abnormality and intrauterine device malposition: analysis of ultrasonographic and demographic variables of 517 patients. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2019 Feb;220(2):183.e1-183.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.11.122. Epub 2018 Nov 9. PMID: 30419198.
2016
Bou Nemer L, Kalin D, Fiorentino D, Garcia JJ, Estes CM. The Labor Games. Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Oct;128 Suppl 1:1S-5S. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001572. PMID: 27662001.
Debnath P, Fiorentino D, Curry CL. Primigravid with history of severe arteriovenous malformations presents for termination. Journal of Case Reports and Images in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 7-9. 2016. Manuscript ID: Z08_2015110024_CL
2015
McCormack RM, de Armas LR, Shiratsuchi M, Fiorentino DG, Olsson ML, Lichtenheld MG, Morales A, Lyapichev K, Gonzalez LE, Strbo N, Sukumar N, Stojadinovic O, Plano GV, Munson GP, Tomic-Canic M, Kirsner RS, Russell DG, Podack ER. Perforin-2 is essential for intracellular defense of parenchymal cells and phagocytes against pathogenic bacteria. Elife. 2015 Sep 24;4:e06508. doi: 10.7554/eLife.06508. PMID: 26402460; PMCID: PMC4626811.
Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)
2024
Desiree Fiorentino, Juliana Gebb, Christina Paidas Teefey, Shelly Soni, Nahla Khalek, Alekhya Jampa, Gregory Heuer, Alan W. Flake, Holly L. Hedrick, William H. Peranteau, N. Scott Adzick, Julie S. Moldenhauer. Maternal Subcutaneous Seroma Following Open Maternal Fetal Surgery: Findings and Natural History. International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society Annual Meeting. Ireland. September 2024
Burrill N, Fiorentino D, Coleman B, Crane H, Pilchman L, Schindewolf E, Wright R, Khalek N. Diagnosis of Au Kline Syndrome in a Fetus with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction: Case Report and Literature Review. Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. March 2024
2023
Fiorentino D, Hjorten R, Kopp J, Myrie J, Reznik S, Wang T, Winkler C, Reidy K. Association of fetal APOL1 risk variants with adverse maternal outcomes in preeclampsia. Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. March 2023
Song J, Gonsalves Z, Karlsen A, Fiorentino D, Dar P, Rabin-Havt S, Klugman S. Prenatal Diagnosis of 7q, Xq/Yq deletion mosaicism in an alobar holoprosencephaly fetus: a case report and review of the literature. Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting. March 2023
Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2023
Fiorentino, D., Longman, R.E. Chapter 21: Fetal Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Wall Imaging. In First- Trimester Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Guide Second ed. Springer 2023.