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OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor
Hysterectomy and Alternatives
Gynecologic Oncology
Fibroid Resource Center & Discussion Forum

Francis L. Hutchins, Jr., MD - USA
Articles and Interviews on OBGYN.net by Dr. Hutchins

Web Site: http://www.hopeforfibroids.org

5217 Militia Hill Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone 610-940-5666
FAX: 215-565-2588

Education

• High School Archmere Academy of Boys
  1957-1961 Claymont, DE

• College Duquesne University
  1961-1965 Pittsburgh, PA
  Bachelor Science, Biology

• Medical School 1965-1969 Howard University College of Medicine Washington, DC-M.D.

Internship & Residency

• Internship Lankenau Hospital
  1969-1970 Wynnewood, PA 19096

• Residency Lankenau Hospital
  1970-1973 Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Wynnewood, PA 19096

Other Education

• 1985 Fellow in Maternal Nutrition
  School of Public Health, College of Medicine
  The University of North Carolina,
  Chapel Hill, NC
  Sponsored by the March of Dimes Birth
  Defects Foundation Scholarship

• 1996 The Wharton School, University of PA
  Physicians Leadership Program

Military

• 1973-1975 Lieutenant Commander, US Naval Reserves
  Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  Naval Regional Medical Center
  Portsmouth, VA

Certifications

• 1970 National Board of Medical Examiners

• 1975 American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Professional Organizations

• Fellow, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology

• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

• American Society for Colposcopy and Colpomicroscopy

• International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy

• National Medical Association

• Obstetrical Society of Philadelphia

• Philadelphia College of Physicians

• American Fertility Society

Hospital Affiliations

• 2004-present Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19104

• 2000-2001 Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC 20060

• 1998-2000 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107

• 1998-2001 The Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19128

• 1993-1998 The Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19146

• 1973-1999 Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood, PA 19096

• 1994-1998 Allegheny University Hospital, City Line Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131

• 1990-1994 TJUH-Jefferson Park Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19131

• 1981-1986 Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19102

• 1975-1977 Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19140

• 1973-1975 Portsmouth Naval Regional Medical Center, Portsmouth, VA

Academic & Administrative Positions

• 12/2004-present Department of Ob/Gyn, Drexel University College of Medicine

• 1/2004 - Consultant in Women's Health

• 2002 -2003 Medical Director For Women’s Health
  Tap Pharmaceutical Products, Inc.

• 2001 -2002 Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology

• 2000 -2001 Chairman, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  Howard University Hospital
  Washington, D.C. 20060

• 2000 -2002 Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Howard University College of Medicine

• 1998 -2000 Clinical Professor
  1991 -1998 Clinical Associate Professor
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA 19107

• 1998 -2000 Medical Director of Women’s Health
  Roxborough Memorial Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA 19128

• 1995 -1998 Chairman, Division of Gynecologic Endoscopy
  Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  Graduate Hospital
  Women's Hospital Campus City Line Avenue
  Philadelphia, PA 19131

• 1993 -1995 Vice-Chairman, Department of Gynecology
  The Graduate Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA 19146

• 1984 -1998 Clinical Associate Professor
  Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  Hahnemann-Medical College of Pennsylvania
  Philadelphia, PA 19129

• 1985 -1986 Medical Director (Consultant)
  Booth Maternity Center
  Philadelphia, PA

• 1985 - 1986 Maternal and Child Health (Consultant)
  Department of Health
  City of Philadelphia, PA

• 1983 - 1984 Associate Professor
  Acting Chairman, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Hahnemann, U. Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA

• 1983 - 1984 Director, Maternal & Infant Care Project
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Hahnemann, U. Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA

• 1982-1984 Director Division of Ambulatory Care and Community Medicine, Dept. of Ob/Gyn
  Hahnemann University Hospital
  Philadephia, PA 19102

• 1981 - 1984 Assistant Professor
  Director Family Planning
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Hahnemann University Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA 19102

• 1977 - 1981 Director, Research and Education
  Director Family Planning
  Lankenau Hospital
  Wynnewood, PA

• 1975 - 1977 Assistant Professor
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Temple University
  Philadelphia, PA

Hospital Committee Appointments

• 1979-1981 Lankenau Hospital

  • Ambulatory Care Committee

• 1984 Hahnemann University Hospital School of Medicine

  • Academic Affairs Council

  • Clinical Curriculum Subcommittee

  • Executive Committee

  • Council of Health Affairs

Private Practice

• 2000 - 2001 Howard University Hospital
  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Practice

• 1997 - 2000 President and Chief Executive Officer
  The Hutchins Institute for Women’s Health
  Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

• 1987 - 1997 Private Practice - Francis L. Hutchins, MD, P.C.
  Bala Cynwyd, PA

• 1985 - 1987 Private Practice, Lankenau Medical Building
  Lankenau Hospital
  Wynnewood, PA 19096

• 1981 - 1984 Hahnemann University Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA 19102

• 1977 - 1981 Associate, Kaighn-Smith, Ltd.
  Lankenau Hospital
  Wynnewood, PA 19096

• 1975 - 1977 Temple University Hospital
  Philadelphia, PA 19140

Former State & Regional Appointments

• Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Family Planning Services for Adolescents
  The Department of Health
  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Member, Coordinating Council of Adolescent Pregnancy
  Prevention
  Philadelphia, PA

• Family Planning Medical Task Force
  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee
  Family Planning Council
  Southeastern Pennsylvania

• Physical Advisory Board
  Childbirth Education

• Member Board of Directors
  Community Services Planning Council of
  Southeastern Pennsylvania

• Member, Board of Directors
  Covenant House
  Philadelphia, PA

• Experts Panel on Infant Mortality
  City of Philadelphia

• Member, Board of Directors
  Marriage Council of Philadelphia

Research Experience

Clinical Trials as Principal Investigator

• 1976 - 1977 Norgestimate and estradiol dosing study for contraception
  Sponsored by Ortho Corp.

• 1979 - 1981 Double Blind study of naprosyn (anaprox) for treatment of dysmenorrhea
  Sponsored by Syntex Corp

• 1978 - 1979 Study of maternal glucose and acetone metabolism in pregnancy
  Sponsored by Research Department, Lankenau Hospital

• 1999 - 2000 Dose Range Finding and Efficacy Study of Estradiol (E2) Administered with Deslorelin (D) in Premenopausal Women with Uterine Leiomyomata and Eligible For Hysterectomy, July1999 –September 2000. Principal Investigator.

• 1997 - 1998 An Open-label Multicenter Safety and Efficacy Study of 5% Topical Imiquimod Cream in the Treatment of Visible External Genital/Peri-anal Warts in Male and Female Patients January 1997 – December 1998. Phase IIIB Study — 3M Pharmaceuticals. Principal Investigator.

• 1993 - 1994 Double Blind Study of Two Doses of Lupron Depot Plus Iron vs. Placebo Plus Iron in the Pre-operative treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia Secondary to Leiomyomata Uteri-Induced Excessive Bleeding. February 1993 – May 1994. Phase III Study-TAP Pharmaceuticals. Principal Investigator.

Selected Presentations

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology Annual Meetings

  • 1985 “Issues in Teenage Pregnancy”

  • 1986 “Alternatives in Management Of Leiomyomata Uteri”

  • 1989 “Current Management Options For Uterine Myomata”

  • 2001 "UAE Update" (luncheon round table)

• International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy Annual Meetings

  • 1997 “Initial Experience with Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids”

  • 1997 “Management of Uterine Leiomyomata by Embolization Therapy”

  • 1997 “Retained Myoma after LASH With Morcellation”

  • 1998 "Audio/visual Presentation: Resection Using Isotonic Distention Media; Experience with 200 Consecutive Cases of Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids"

• International Federation of Cervical Pathology and Colposcopy

  • 1993 “Endometrial Ablation: A Retrospective Analysis”

• International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy

  • 1998 “Outcome Analysis of Initial Experience With Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) for Treatment of Myomas”

  • 1998 “Resectoscopic Surgery in Normal Saline Using Modified Monopolar Electrosurgery”

• National Medical Association - OB/GYN Sectional Meeting

  • 1993 “Current Experience with Abdominal Myomectomy as Primary Surgical Management for Uterine Fibroids”

  • 1999 “Indications, Pearls and Pitfalls of Laparoscopic Myomectomy”

• World Congress on Alternatives to Hysterectomy

  • 1999 “Uterine Artery Embolization as an Alternative to Hysterectomy for the Treatment of Fibroids”

• National Medical Association 1999 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly

  • 1999 Obstetrics and Gynecology Sectional Meeting Symposium entitled “Endoscopic Surgery: Controversies and Avoidance of Complications”

  • 1999 Obstetrics and Gynecology Sectional Meeting Symposium entitled , “Indications, Pearls and Pitfalls of Laparoscopic Myomectomy.”

• Case Western Reserve

  • 2001 Nov 19, 2001 –Grand rounds “Medical and Surgical Management of Uterine Fibroids"

• 2002 Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy (Miami, Florida) Nov 20-22, 2002

  • Panel discussion on UAE – “The Gyn’s Perspective”

• 2002 Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy (Las Vegas) Nov 18-22, 2002

  • Lecture - “New Medical Therapies for Fibroids”

• 2003 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Meeting, New Orleans, La. April 26-30, 2003

  • Presented luncheon round table on uterine artery embolization and management of Fibroids.

• 2003 Course “Alternatives to Hysterectomy” New York University Hospital, New York City, NY October 12, 2003

  • Lecture - "Update on Uterine Artery Embolization"

  • "Myomectomy for the Large Fibroid Uterus"
    "Medical Therapies for Fibroids"

• 2003 Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, Las Vegas November 19-23, 2003

  • Invited faculty for coarse Minimally Invasive Management of Fibroids Lecture “New Medical Therapies”

  • Chairman of plenary session panel “Is Hysterectomy for Fibroids Obsolete?”
    Lecture on "Medical Therapies for Fibroids"

Bibliography

I. Refereed Journals

1. Worthington-Kirsch, RL, and Hutchins, FL, “Retained Myoma Fragment after LASH Procedure – Case Report and Imaging Findings” Clin Radiol. 2001; 56(9): 777-8

2. Hutchins FL, Worthington-Kirsch R, “Embolotherapy for Myoma Induced Menorrhagia” Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am.2000 Jun; 27(2):397-405

3. Burbank F, Hutchins FL, “Uterine Artery Occlusion by Embolization or Surgery for the Treatment of Fibroids: A Unifying Hypothesis-Transient Uterine Ischemia”. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2000 Nov; 7(4 Suppl): S1-S49

4. Worthington-Kirsch, RL, Walker, WJ, Adler, L., and Hutchins, FL “Anatomic Variations in the Uterine Arteries: A Cause of Failure of Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Fibroids” Min Invas Ther & Allied Technol 1999; 8:397-402

5. Worthington-Kirsch, RL, Hutchins, FL, and Berkowitz, RP “Regarding Sloughing of Fibroids After Uterine Artery Embolization” (letter) J Vasc Interv Radiol 1999;10(8):1135

6. Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., and Hutchins, FL,” Uterine Interstitial Gas After Uterine Artery Embolization: A Benign Finding” J Interv Radiol. 1999; 14:181-185

7. Delaney, ML, Worthington-Kirsch, RL, Hutchins, FL, and Berkowitz, RP, “Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Myomata in Patients without Complaints of Menorrhagia” Min Invas Ther & Allied Technol 1999; 8:455-458

8. Berkowitz RP, Hutchins FL, Worthington-Kirsch RL, “Vaginal Expulsion of Submucosal Fibroids Following Uterine Artery Embolization: A Report of Three Cases” J. Reprod. Med. 1999; (44): pp. 373-376.

9. Hutchins, FL, Worthington-Kirsch, RL, and Berkowitz, RP, “Selective Uterine Artery Embolization as Primary treatment for Symptomatic Leiomyomata Uteri: a Review of 305 Consecutive Cases.” J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1999; 6(3): 279-284

10. Worthington-Kirsch, RL, Popky, GL, Hutchins, FL, “Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Leiomyomas: Quality of Life Assessment and Clinical Response.” J Interv Radiol, 208, (3): pp. 625-629, September 1998.

11. Hutchins, FL, Reinoehl, ME, “Retained Myoma After Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy With Morcellation.” J AAGL, 5 (3): pp. 293-295, 1998.

12. Hutchins, FL, Huggins, J., Delaney, ML, “Laparoscopic Myomectomy-An Unusual Cause of Meralgia Paresthetica.” J AAGL, 5 (3): pp. 309-311, 1998.

13. Hutchins, FL., “Myomectomy After Selective Preoperative Treatment With A Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analog.” J Reprod Med, 37, (8): pp. 699-702, August 1992.

14. Hutchins, FL., Kendall, N., Rubino, J., “Experience With Teenage Pregnancy in an Urban Hospital,” Obstet Gynecol, 54, (1): pp. 89-133, July 1979

15. Hutchins, FL, “Teenage Pregnancy and the Black Community,” J Natl Med Assoc, 70, 11: pp. 857-859, November 1978.

II. Books And Book Contributions

1. Hutchins FL: Chapter 12 Patient selection and contraindications of uterine artery embolization, in Uterine fibroids and embolization; Tulandi T ed. Cambridge university press. 2003

2. Hutchins FL: Chapter 13 Future of embolization from the gynecologic perspective; Tulandi T ed. Cambridge university press. 2003

3.  Hutchins, FL, (Author) “The Fibroid Book 2nd Edition”, RoseDog Books, Pittsburg, Pa. 2004

4. Hutchins, FL, Worthington-Kirsch, R, “Uterine Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Leiomyomata Uteri”, In: “Gynecological Endoscopy”, People’s Medical Publishing House, 3 Building, 3 District, Fangqun Gard, Fengtai District, Beijing 100078 China; 2001:542-543

5. Hutchins, FL, (Author) “The Fibroid Book”, The Fibroid Center, Bala Cynwyd, PA, First Edition, 1998.

6. Hutchins, FL, (Contributing Editor) Pre-Test Foreign Medical Graduate Examination In The Medical Science (FMGEMS), McGraw-Hill Book Company, Health Professions Division, 1987.

7. Hutchins, FL, (Contributing Editor) Federation Licensing Examination (FLEX), Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Health Professions Division, 1986.

8. Hutchins FL, (Contributing Editor) Pre-Test National Board Examination Part II, Sixth Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Health Professions Division, 1986.

9. Hutchins, FL, Adolescent Pregnancy Among Black Philadelphians, “The State of Black Philadelphia”, pp. 47-55, 1981, Urban League of Philadelphia.

III. Audio-Visual

1. Hutchins, FL, Current Management Options for Uterine Myomata (Audiocassette): Highlights from ACOG Annual Clinical Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Part II, Side B, Audio-Digest Foundation, Vol. 36, No. 15, August 1989.

2. Hutchins, FL, Fibroids: Alternatives to Hysterectomy (Audiocassette): Medical Outlook for Obstetricians & Gynecologist, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1988. Cortlandt Group, Inc., Ossining, NY.

3. Hutchins, FL, Teenage Contraception (Video Tape) Clinical Issues in the Female Patient, Series 127, Tape 12704, 1983.

4. Hutchins, FL, Diabetes and Pregnancy (Video Tape) Clinical Issues in the Female Patient, Series 127, Tape 12703, 1983.

IV. Other Publications

1. Hutchins, FL, “Uterine Fibroids”, (Guest Editor) Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, Vol. 22, No.4,
   December 1995

2. Hutchins, FL, “Uterine Fibroids: Abdominal Myomectomy as a Treatment For Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids” (Guest Editor and Author) Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, Vol. 22, pp. 781-789, December 1995

3. Hutchins, FL, “Uterine Fibroids, Diagnosis and Indications for Treatment”, (Guest Editor and Author) Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am, Vol. 22, pp. 659-665, December 1995.

4. Hutchins, FL, (Guest Editor) Recent Developments in Obstetrics & Gynecology I. Developments in Obstetrics, Philadelphia Medicine, 75, (2): pp. 62-69, February 1979.

5. Hutchins, FL, (Guest Editor) Recent Developments in Obstetrics and Gynecology II. Gynecology, Philadelphia Medicine, Vol. 75, (4): pp. 167-176, April 1979.

6. Hutchins, FL, Developments in Contraceptive Prescribing Family Planning, Philadelphia Medicine, Vol. 75 (4): pp. 168-169, April 1979.

7. Hutchins, FL, Outcome of Teenage Pregnancies. Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality 14, 1:37, January 1980.

8. Hutchins, FL, Techniques in Performing Abdominal Myomectomy, The Female Patient, Vol. 16, August 1991.

9. Hutchins, FL, Uterine Fibroids Current Concepts and Management, The Female Patient, Vol. 15, pp. 29-41, October 1990.

10. Hutchins, FL, The Vanishing Cervix, The Cortlandt Forum p. 198, February 1997.

11. Hutchins, FL, Just Another Yeast Infection, The Cortlandt Forum ,Vol. 9, No. 8, pp. 203-204, August 1996.

12. Hutchins, FL, An Inappropriate Cancer Test, The Cortlandt Forum ,Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 153-155, May 1996.

13. Hutchins, FL, Hats off to Hysteroscopy, The Cortlandt Forum Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 168-170, February 1996.

14. Hutchins, FL, Supportive Therapy, The Cortlandt Forum Vol. 8, No. 12, pp. 113-114, December 1995.

15. Hutchins, FL, Worthington-Kirsch RL: (Abstract)“ Experience with Collaborative Management of Symptomatic fibroids by Gynecology and Interventional Radiology.” Prim Care Update Ob Gyn. 1998 Jul 1; 5(4); 194

V. Editorial Boards

• Ad-Hoc Reviewer for the Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

• Ad-Hoc Reviewer for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Ad-Hoc Reviewer for the Green Journal, Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Ad-hoc Reviewer for Human Reproduction

• Ad-hoc Reviewer for the Journal of Reproductive medicine

VI. Consultant Affiliations

• Molecular Diagnostics, Inc.

• Sterilis, Inc.

• TAP Pharmaceutical

• Vascular Control, Inc.

• Ethicon Gynecare Division