About

Division:

General Obstetrics, Gynecology and Midwifery

Personal Biography:

Dr. Knittel is a clinician and researcher focused on illuminating and mitigating the reproductive health disparities facing people who experience incarceration across the life course. In her clinical work, she provides full spectrum OB/GYN care to women, trans men, and gender expansive people, including office gynecology, gynecologic surgery, prenatal care, and labor and delivery. Her current research work addresses the obstetric and gynecologic impact of incarceration.

Preferred Name: Andrea

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Education:

• General Obstetrics and Gynecologic Research Fellowship – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill, NC; 2017-2018
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; 2013-2017
• Doctor of Philosophy in Health Behavior and Health Education- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; 2005-2013
• Doctor of Medicine- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; 2005-2013
• Bachelor of Science- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; 2001-2005

Board Certifications:

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018-present

Research Interests:

• Effects of incarceration during pregnancies affected by opioid use disorder
• HIV and STI prevention for people with involvement in the criminal legal system
• Experiences of menopause in the context of criminal legal system involvement
• Postpartum contraceptive preferences during prenatal care in the prison setting

Recent Publications:

For a complete list of recent publications, please visit Dr. Knittel’s PubMed listing.