About Maureen C. Ries, MD

Maureen Ries, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist who provides a wide spectrum of care for women, including prenatal and childbirth care. She provides well-woman care, including health care maintenance and contraception. In addition, she has interests in vulvar skin disorders and general gynecologic surgery.

As an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Dr. Ries instructs medical students and residents at UC San Diego School of Medicine. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals, written a chapter on acute pelvic pain for the textbook ObGyn Hospitalist Medicine: Principles and Practice, and presented at numerous conferences and symposiums.

She previously served as an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Prior to this, Dr. Ries lived in east Africa and trained doctors and nurses through the Global Health Service Partnership.

Dr. Ries completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was a fellow in global clinical education at Massachusetts General Hospital and earned her medical degree from UC San Diego School of Medicine. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Ries has an interest in global women's health and serves as director of obstetrics and gynecology for Seed Global Health, a non-profit organization that helps provide nursing and medical training support in resource-limited countries. She also serves on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Global Health Committee and has taught and provided obstetric care in numerous countries.

In addition to English, she speaks Spanish, Indonesian and Swahili.

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Gynecology and Pregnancy & Birth Care.

Medical DegreeUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CAResidencyThe Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
GenderFemale
LanguagesIndonesianSpanishSwahili
Date Joined Staff2018-04-16
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Conditions and Treatments
  • Well-Woman Exams
  • Birth Control
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
  • Obstetrics Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Women's Health
Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

  • Recognition
    Dr. Ries is just fantastic! Thoroughly explained everything and even put in a referral to another specialty for me for another concern I had.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Jennifer, the nurse who got me checked in, and Dr. Ries were both wonderful. This was an excellent first experience with UCSD Health.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    My only issue was that I had to wait for almost 30 minutes to see the doctor. She did apologize and let me know they were running behind on all appointments due to being short-staffed.
    Recognition
    Dr. MAUREEN RIES is friendly, understanding, and made me feel comfortable.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    Great experience and grateful for Encinitas location
    Recognition
    Dr Ries is exceptional and I'm grateful to have her as my Dr and her nurse is wonderful!
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    The nurse in the room was amazingly caring. She explained the procedure before the doctor came in and really helped easy my anxiety. She was so friendly in a good way. I never write reviews but wanted to acknowledge how great she was.
    - Verified UCSD Patient