Profile

Heather L.  Mertz, M.D.

Heather L. Mertz, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Contact Information
Appointment:
336-716-4039
Office:
336-716-4039
Fax:
336-716-6937
Clinical Specialties
Ultrasound, Preeclampsia, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Education & Training
  BSGeneva College1991
  MDWest Virginia University School of Medicine1995
ResidencyObstetrics & GynecologyCharleston Area Med Ctr1999
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology , Obstetrics & Gynecology , Maternal & Fetal Medicine
NPI Number
1477533115
Heather L.  Mertz, M.D.

Heather L. Mertz, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Contact Information
Appointment:
336-716-4039
Office:
336-716-4039
Fax:
336-716-6937
Recent Publications
Leyendecker JR, DuBose M, Hosseinzadeh K, Stone R, Gianini J, Childs DD, Snow AN, Mertz H. MRI of pregnancy-related issues: abnormal placentation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012; 198(2):311-320.

Mertz HL, Mele L, Spong CY, Dudley DJ, Wapner RJ, Iams JD, Sorokin Y, Peaceman A, Leveno KJ, Caritis SN, et al. Placental endothelial nitric oxide synthase in multiple and single dose betamethasone exposed pregnancies. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011; 204(6):545.e11-16.

Yalcinkaya TM, Akar ME, Kammire LD, Johnston-MacAnanny EB, Mertz HL. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic repair of symptomatic cesarean scar defect: a report of two cases. J Reprod Med. 2011; 56(5-6):265-270.

Blackburn K, Scott P, Wilson C, Lanier K, Borges A, Curtis E, Mertz HL. The effects of music therapy on women's anxiety before and during cesarean delivery [abstract]. Reprod Sci. 2011; 18(4 Suppl):374A.

Charles SM, Eckman DM, Mertz HL, Moore LG. Human myometrial vascular reactivity during pregnancy: effect of obesity on myogenic tone and endothelial function [abstract]. Reprod Sci. 2011; 18(4 Suppl):324A.

Eckman DM, Charles SM, Mertz HL, Moore LG. Effect of preeclampsia (PE) and gestational hypertension (GH) on pressure-induced constriction and endothelial-function in human myometrial arteries (MA) [abstract]. Reprod Sci. 2011; 18(4 Suppl):73A.

Gupta R, Strickland KM, Mertz HL. Successful treatment of severe sepsis with recombinant activated protein C during the third trimester of pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2011; 118(2 Pt 2):492-494.

Smith JG, Mertz HL, Merrill DC. Identifying risk factors for uterine rupture. Clin Perinatol. 2008; 35(1):85-99.

Manuck TA, Mertz HL, Passmore L, Merrill DC. Prolonged delivery intervals in triplet gestations [abstract]. Reprod Sci. 2008; 15(2 Suppl):97A.

Chapman ML, Martinez-Borges AR, Mertz HL. Lepirudin for treatment of acute thrombosis during pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2008; 112(2 Pt 2):432-433.

Lee SC, Pan PH, Mertz H, Smith JG, Grondin L, Harris LC, Eisenach J. Effect of spinal versus epidural analgesia on uterine cervical dilation and cytokine expression in laboring women [abstract]. Anesthesiology. 2007; 106(5 Suppl 1):9.

Pryor EC, Mertz HL, Beaver BW, Koontz G, Martinez-Borges A, Smith JG, Merrill D. Intrapartum predictors of uterine rupture. Am J Perinatol. 2007; 24(5):317-321.

Martinez-Borges A, Chatman M, Mertz H, Merrill D. Universal lead screening during pregnancy in a low income community [abstract]. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007; 197(6 Suppl):S191.

Martinez-Borges A, Mertz H, McCloskey C, Koontz G, Merrill D. Influence of maternal age on duration of labor in nulliparous women [abstract]. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007; 197(6 Suppl):S100.
All Publications

For a listing of recent publications, refer to PubMed, a service provided by the National Library of Medicine.

For a list of earlier publications, visit the Carpenter Library Publication Search.

Last Updated 3/13/2012
Quick Reference
Request an Appointment
New Patients
336-716-WAKE
888-716-WAKE
Existing patients may contact the clinic directly.
Find a Doctor

e.g., "allergy," "diabetes"

US News Best Hospital AwardANCC Magnet Association AwardBest Doctors 2011-2012 AwardConsumer Choice #1 Award 2011-2102US News Best Medical Schools 2011 Award

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be relied upon as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.