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Dr. Erica Ma is a leading health services researcher whose work focuses on gynecologic care and surgical outcomes within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Her research centers on understanding disparities in minimally invasive hysterectomy access, particularly among women veterans with mental health conditions. In her influential 2017 study, "Trends in hysterectomy rates among women veterans in the US Department of Veterans Affairs" (24 citations), she provided foundational data on surgical patterns in this underserved population. Her 2020 paper, "Association of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Receipt of Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids" (16 citations), demonstrated that women with depression or PTSD were less likely to receive less invasive surgical approaches, highlighting critical gaps in equitable care. Dr. Ma’s work has directly informed VA policy changes aimed at improving surgical access and mental health integration in gynecologic care. Her research is widely cited by clinicians and policymakers, and she is recognized as a key voice in women’s health within the VA system, advocating for trauma-informed, patient-centered surgical practices.
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