Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
USF Health

William Spellacy, M.D.

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Biographical Sketch | Interests | Current Research | Major Publications

Education
B.S., University of Minnesota
M.D., University of Minnesota
Residency, University of Minnesota
Contact Information
E-Mail: lmccollu@health.usf.edu
FAX: (813) 259-8593

For Patient Appointments: (813) 259-8500
For Academic Appointments: please contact Lisa McCollum at (813) 259-8542

Biographical Sketch

Dr. William N. Spellacy, a pioneer in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and endocrinology, received his undergraduate training at the University of Minnesota. He continued his training at the University of Minnesota where completed his medical school and residency training. Dr. Spellacy is board-certified in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine (a sub-specialty field dedicated to the care of high-risk pregnancies). He is widely known as an expert in his field and has authored more than 500 articles in peer-reviewed journals, edited and authored authoritative textbooks, and is a reviewer for 12 national and international journals. Dr. Spellacy, a Professor at the University of South Florida and director of the division of education, has been chairman at the University of South Florida, University of Florida, and the University of Illinois. He is a member of numerous societies including the Institute of Medicine. His practice includes general obstetrics and gynecology, high-risk obstetrics, and endocrine-infertility problems.

Interests

Complicated (High-Risk) Pregnancies

Diabetes Mellitus and Pregnancy

Twin and Triplet Pregnancies

Medical Education for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows

Current Research

Biochemical indicators of time and severity of fetal hypoxia

Causes of fetal brain damage with chorioamnionitis

Biology and growth control of myomas (fibroids)

Major Publications