Sherman Elias, MD, FACOG, FACMG
John J. Sciarra Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Chair, Reproductive Genetics
To contact Dr. Elias:
333 E. Superior St.
Ste. 490
Chicago, IL 60611
Telephone: (312) 926-7639
Fax: (312) 926-6675
Dr. Elias's website
Research Interests:
Dr. Sherman Elias is currently the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, and is a clinical geneticist with over 20 years of experience.
Dr. Elias was awarded his medical degree from the University of Kentucky,
and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University
of Louisville, followed by fellowships in genetics at Yale University and
Northwestern University. Dr. Elias's professional career began at Northwestern
in 1978, where he held a faculty appointment until 1986, followed by appointments
at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine.
Most recently Dr. Elias was the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1998-2003. Dr. Elias is distinguished
internationally in reproductive endocrinology and genetics. He is a member
of many prominent academic societies, including the American Association for
Advancement of Science and has held important leadership positions in many
professional societies.