Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship

Dr. Eugene Chang joined MUSC Women's Care as a maternal fetal medicine specialist in 2005 and has focused on fetal complications in pregnancy since that time. Dr. Chang graduated undergrad from the University of Virginia. He graduated medical school from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. His residency and fellowship training were completed at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Chang focused most of his research efforts on detecting growth abnormalities and ways to prevent cerebral palsy in at-risk unborn babies while maintaining an interest in detecting and evaluating fetal abnormalities and helping families manage these pregnancies. Recently he has also pursued training in order to offer treatment for twin-twin transfusions.

Dr. Change knows that many medical specialists can be needed during such pregnancies, making coordination challenging. In complex cases, for instance, balancing the best care for both mother and baby can be difficult. For this reason, he partnered with pediatric cardiologist Dr. Sinai Zyblewski to create MUSC Health's Advanced Fetal Care Center.

Dr. Chang's interests include hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth, intrauterine growth restriction, thrombophilia, and ultrasound oxidative stress.

Amartha Gore, M.D., grew up in Columbia, SC. She went to medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina and was drawn to MUSC's Fellowship during her experience as a medical student, as well as time that she spent working at the MUSC Landcaster clinic and exposure with the Maternal Fetal Medicine physician team. When she graduates, she hopes to work closely with underserved and rural communities increasing access to care provided by MFM physicians in those areas. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking with her daughter. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to travel and explore new places.

Lauren Yacobucci, M.D., grew up in Buffalo, NY. She obtained her undergrad at the College of the Holy Cross and her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Buffalo. She was drawn to MUSC during her residency and continued to stay for her fellowship. When she graduates, she plans to work as a Maternal Fetal Medicine provider. In her free time, she likes to read, travel and hike.

Ashleigh Hemphill, M.D., grew up in Charleston, SC. She obtained her undergrad at Wofford College and went to medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is in the Navy and was drawn to MUSC for a Fellowship in the city where she grew up, and to give her children an opportunity to be close to their extended family. She plans to continue with her naval career and where that takes her. In the meantime, she will enjoy traveling and spending time with her family.

Amber Priester, M.D. is originally from Supply, North Carolina. She attended the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and completed her OB/GYN residency at MUSC. She chose to remain at MUSC for fellowship because of the excellent training opportunities, strong Maternal-Fetal Medicine program, and Charleston location. Her career goal is to pursue academic Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, child, and animals, reading, and being outdoors.