About Me
As a maternal fetal medicine physician, I’m passionate about helping pregnant moms who have a high-risk condition, whether it’s a maternal disease or fetal complication or anomaly. I treat patients the way I would want to be treated by listening to their concerns, answering questions, being respectful and providing patients with the most up-to-date information in a clear, unbiased manner. It’s a privilege that patients allow me to be involved in their care.
I’m lucky to have trained with amazing Ob/Gyn mentors who taught me how to approach difficult situations in the care of high-risk pregnant mothers. Practicing in an academic medical institution with students, residents and fellows along with my passion to provide the best care for my patients pushes me to be a better doctor. I learn something every day, whether it’s when I’m preparing a lecture, answering a question or taking care of a patient.
As a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, I’ll often work with students who seek career guidance or someone to discuss research projects with. It reminds me of when I was a student and valued the relationships I had with my mentors, so I try to be a good mentor and role model for my students as well.
I believe incorporating research alongside patient care is essential for advancing the care of patients. I have been working on repurposing cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) for the prevention or treatment of pregnancy complications, especially preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects 3%-8% of pregnant patients and is associated with short- and long-term maternal and neonatal morbidities and mortality.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, playing soccer and traveling.
Highlights
- Named the Frederick P. Zuspan Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Elected a Member for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Health Policy & Advocacy Committee (HPAC)
- Director, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Serving on various National Institutes of Health (NIH) Scientific Review Groups
Additional Languages I Speak
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Preeclampsia
- Diabetes, Gestational
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy, High-Risk
- Pregnancy Complications
- Premature Birth
- Obstetrics
- Fetal Development
- Maternal-Fetal Relations
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
American University of Beirut, Beirut
9/1/1997 - 6/30/2001
Residency
American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut 1107 2020
8/1/2001 - 6/15/2003
Internship
Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, GA
7/1/2003 - 6/30/2004
Residency
The University Hospital-Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
7/6/2004 - 6/30/2007
Fellowship
University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, Galveston, TX
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
11/7/2008
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology-Maternal & Fetal Medicine
4/10/2013
Academic Information
My Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
My Division
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Costantine has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Baxter International, Inc.
- Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
- Siemens Healthcare
- Quidel Corporation
