Suwan Mehra, MD

Dr. Mehra is Chicago's leading fetal surgery specialist.  He is board certified in maternal fetal medicine, ob/gyn, and family medicine.  

Over the last twenty years, Dr. Mehra has worked diligently to raise the standard of care for high risk pregnancies, bringing together compassion, continuity of care, and cutting-edge technology to ensure each and every family is cared for from start to finish, with the best possible clinical approach.  

While Dr. Mehra is always happy to collaborate with colleagues, he is one of few Maternal Fetal Medicine surgeons qualified to handle every aspect of care for mother and baby, including diagnosis, management, surgical intervention for both mother and baby, and  post partum care.

Having been a practicing OB/GYN and fetal surgery for over 20 years, and a father of two children, Dr. Mehra understands that mothers and babies often need access to their care providers outside of traditional clinic hours; as such, he prides himself on providing direct provider accessibility to his patients, giving families peace of mind knowing they have one physician overseeing every aspect of care.  

His areas of expertise include fetal surgery, medical transplacental therapy, and fetal blood sampling. He also enjoys working with mothers of multiples, as well as those with high risk pregnancies.

State-of-the-art technology guides all diagnostic and treatment services. Patients who rely on Dr. Suwan Mehra, MD, for maternal fetal medicine can rest assured they’re in the best of hands. Patient education is always part of the process, giving parents the details needed to make informed decisions about their care.

Dr. Mehra's accomplishments of note include: 

• M.D. from Manipal University, India
• Family Medicine Residency at Wheeling Hospital in West Virginia
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at West Virginia University
• Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Saint Louis University
• Fetal therapy mentorship under Michael Vlastos, MD and Edmund Yang, MD 
• Honors from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM).

He has also presented at ACOG, SMFM, ISUOG and CAOG and has been published in the Perinatal Times, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Green Journal and International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

To schedule a personalized consultation to learn more about Dr. Mehra’s critical and specific approach to maternal fetal medicine, call the office today to book an appointment.

We provide the utmost level of expert care to treat babies with prenatally diagnosed conditions and their mothers and families. We partner with you every step of the way to ensure the highest level of compassionate services to those facing high-risk pregnancies.