Orion A. Rust, MD

Obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (Perinatology)

LVPG Cliniciani

Accepting New Patients

Overview

Area of focus i

  • Preterm birth intervention
  • Obstetric complications of pregnancy

Languages spoken

  • English

About

Philosophy of care

I strive to support women and their families with their reproductive decisions.

Why I entered medicine

I wanted to care for those who need it.

Community involvement

My involvement has included: -Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and member of the Pennsylvania Section Advisory Board -Member of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and member of the Government Relations Committee -Member of the American Medical Association -Member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society -Member of the Lehigh County Medical Society -Boy Scouts of America Hawk Mountain and Minsi Trails Council Troop Committee member and merit badge counselor -Lay minister of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Personal interests

I enjoy gardening and home production, personal fitness and nutrition, camping and hiking.

Education

Undergraduate
The Citadel Military College Of South Carolina, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1980

Medical School
University of South Carolina Medical School-Columbia, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1984

Training

Internship 1985
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC

Residency 1988
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC

Fellowship 1996
Maternal and Fetal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal and Fetal Medicine
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Publications & Clinical Trials