Where do you call home?
I’m currently in St. Louis, but I grew up in Ocala, FL!
What are your clinical or research interests?
I’m interested in studying how changes to reproductive healthcare policy affect morbidity/mortality of pregnancy from both a maternal and neonatal standpoint.
What do you wish other providers knew about reproductive health, rights, and justice?
I want providers to understand that this isn’t just an OB/GYN or pregnancy specific issue. Inequities in reproductive healthcare lead to increased morbidity and mortality particularly among the most vulnerable patients. These increases in poor health outcomes put a strain on the whole system — whether that’s more visits to the ER, more ICU admissions, or an increase in the incidence of chronic health conditions like hypertension or diabetes.
What local justice-centered organization do you want to uplift?
Abortion Action Missouri is an organization that does a lot of great work to promote and advance reproductive freedom for Missourians.
What is bringing you joy?
My dog, Mr. Buttons, who is a very grumpy, very cute 12 year-old Scottish Terrier.
Our Meet Our Advocates series showcases the talents and passion of one of our doctors and finds out, in their own words, what inspires them to be physician advocates. Ishana Shetty (BA, MD) is a Fellow in our Leadership Training Academy Class of 2025 and specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Complex Family Planning.