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Rhoda Sperling, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
About Me
Dr. Rhoda Sperling is a Professor in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with a joint appointment in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science as well as the Department of Medicine, Division of Medical ID. She is an internationally recognized expert in OBS-GYN infectious diseases.
Dr. Sperling's practice focuses on office gynecology, including menopause management; treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections; treatment and prevention of vulvo-vaginitis; and treatment and prevention of HPV-related diseases. She also is the director of the MSH-ObID clinic, which provides comprehensive care and case management services to women with HIV and other viral infections complicating pregnancy.
Dr. Sperling is an active member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Immunization and Emerging Infections Expert Working Group (IEIEWG). This group addresses policy and practice issues related to adult immunization and OBS-GYN infectious diseases. She has contributed to numerous practice guidelines. Her research career has focused on two broad areas: strategies to reduce the risk of horizontal and vertical transmission of viral pathogens, as well as immunology and pregnancy.
Appointments by phone only at the 1176 5th Avenue Office
Language
English
Position
DEAN FOR INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, PROFESSOR | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, PROFESSOR | Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Education
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Infectious Disease
Mount Sinai Services City Hospital of Elmhurst
Fellowship, Infectious Disease
University of Texas Health Science Center
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Insurance Information
Physicians who provide services at hospitals and facilities in the Mount Sinai Health System might not participate in the same health plans as those Mount Sinai hospitals and facilities (even if the physicians are employed or contracted by those hospitals or facilities).
Information regarding insurance participation and billing by this physician may be found on this page, and can also be obtained by contacting this provider directly. Because physicians insurance participation can change, the insurance information on this page may not always be up-to-date. Please contact this physician directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Maternal Inflammation During Pregnancy and Cord Blood Metabolomic Signatures in the Context of HIV Exposure. Tianyue Fu, Ellen C. Francis, Carolyn Kinkade, Rhoda S. Sperling, Yunping Qiu, Irwin J. Kurland, Jennifer Jao, Stephanie Shiau. Metabolites
- Evaluating the 2023 EASL guidelines for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: risk stratification and outcomes in over 4, 000 U.S. patients. Nina Rodriguez, Cecilia Katzenstein, Lauren Alpert, Keith Sigel, Rhoda S. Sperling, Catherine Williamson, Tatyana Kushner. American Journal of Gastroenterology
- Challenges in applying MASLD risk algorithms in pregnancy: A call for adaptation and inclusion. Nina Rodriguez, Cecilia Katzenstein, Marcia Lange, Jeanette Rios, Tatyana Kushner, Rachel Meislin, Emma Rosenbluth, Carin Carroll, Theresa Worthington, Shaelyn O’Hara, Joanne Stone, Sonam Rosberger, Keith Sigel, Rhoda Sperling, Norah A. Terrault. Journal of Hepatology
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Sperling during 2025 and/or 2026. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting or Other Professional Services Examples include, but are not limited to, committee participation, data safety monitoring board (DSMB) membership
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.