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Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew is the AHN chief clinical diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. She is a nationally recognized leader in diversity and global health and as an expert in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN). She provides personalized care and has a specialized focus on women whose health care needs are often underserved, including those living with HIV. As the chief clinical diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew works with leaders across AHN to shape an inclusive workplace culture and equitable health care delivery and outcomes for all patients and communities served. Her experiences as a nurse, distinguished professor, naval officer, global health strategist, and obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in global health issues bring a unique perspective to her role. Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed an OB-GYN internship at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. She also completed an OB-GYN residency at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, and earned a master’s degree in public policy management at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Policy & International Affairs. She has a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh, and a master’s in education from California State University in Long Beach, California. Dr. Larkins-Pettigrew sees patients 13 and older at AHN Downtown on Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh. She also has a concierge practice.

Age Groups Seen

Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.

Expertise

abnormalities of the uterus
amenorrhea
bacterial vaginosis
breast cancer early detection
cervical biopsy
dyspareunia
frequent urinary tract infections
history of severe preeclampsia
hydatiform mole
labor and delivery
laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis
laparoscopic tubal ligation (ltl)
multiple gestations
oligomenorrhea
pelvic mass
posterior repair
postpartum mastitis
premature ovarian failure
recurrent febrile urinary tract infections
repair of cystocele
septate uterus in pregnancy
true knot
twins
vaginal infections
vaginal pain

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
  • Internship

  • Naval Hospital
  • Residency

  • Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
  • Board Certification

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology