Megan R. Gerber
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Megan R. Gerber is a leading researcher at the intersection of women’s health, trauma-informed care, and health services within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her work focuses on understanding how psychosocial factors—particularly depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—influence medical decision-making and treatment outcomes for women veterans. In her highly cited 2020 study, Gerber demonstrated that women with PTSD and depression are significantly less likely to receive minimally invasive hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, revealing critical disparities in surgical care linked to mental health conditions. This finding has profound implications for equitable healthcare delivery, highlighting how trauma history can shape access to advanced, less invasive procedures. With over 16 citations for this pivotal paper alone, Gerber’s research has helped shift clinical attention toward the need for trauma-informed surgical counseling and integrated mental health support in gynecologic care. Her work continues to inform VA policy and provider training, making her a vital voice in advancing health equity for women veterans.
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