Arina Chesnokova, MD MPH MSHP
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Associate Attending, Gynecology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Attending, Gynecology, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Attending, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pa
Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Contact information
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department of Ob/Gyn
3400 Spruce St, 1 W. Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Department of Ob/Gyn
3400 Spruce St, 1 W. Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Publications
Education:
BA (Mathematics, Biochemistry, minor in French)
New York University, New York, NY, 2009.
MPH (Health Policy and Management)
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, 2011.
MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2018.
MSHP (Health Policy Research)
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2024.
Permanent linkBA (Mathematics, Biochemistry, minor in French)
New York University, New York, NY, 2009.
MPH (Health Policy and Management)
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, 2011.
MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2018.
MSHP (Health Policy Research)
University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2024.
Description of Clinical Expertise
Dr. Chesnokova is trained in general obstetrics and gynecology, but her current practice is devoted primarily to gynecology. She specializes in menopausal care delivery and midlife women's health, as well as minimally invasive benign gynecologic surgery, including robotic surgery. Dr. Chesnokova is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She practices at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Philadelphia VA Medical Center.Description of Research Expertise
Arina Chesnokova, MD, MPH, MSHP, is an Academic Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology and a Health Services Researcher. Dr. Chesnokova's research interests include the midlife transition and menopausal care delivery, particularly access to high-quality menopause care for all patients. She is also interested in outpatient care delivery models for underserved patients with OBGYN needs, equitable care delivery in low-resource settings, and value-based payment in obstetrics and gynecology care.Selected Publications
McLean KJ, Sadowsky M, Chesnokova A, Chvasta K, Lee WL, Ventimiglia J, Shea L.: Assessing STI and HIV risks among autistic individuals: Implications for healthcare access and intervention. Disabil Health J 18(3), Jul 2025.Chesnokova AE, Schachter A, Clement E, Sonalkar S, Schapira M, Polite F, James A, Srinivas S, Howell E, Hamm R. : Integrating Segregated Outpatient OBGYN Care Models: Clinician Perspective. Womens Health Issues 28:S1049-3867(25)00054-4, May 2025.
Larkin S, Harness E, Arora KS, Qasba N, Chesnokova A, Banks E, George K, Vinekar K.: Payer-Based Segregation in Obstetrics and Gynecology Ambulatory Care: Implications for Quality, Safety, and Equity. Obstet Gynecol 145: 469-474, May 2025.
Pepin A, Chesnokova A, Pishko A, Gysler S, Martin C, Smith E, Kassick M, Taunk NK.: Hormone Replacement Therapy in Patients with Gynecologic Cancer and Radiation-Induced Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 121: 1042-1052, Mar 2025.
Stone J & Chesnokova AE, Schachter A, Srinivas S, Mumford S. : Alternative Payment Models in Pregnancy Care: A difference-in-difference analysis of state Medicaid Programs. Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine Annual Meeting, Denver February 2025.
Chesnokova AE, Apple A, Kaur K, Schachter A, Clement EA, Schapira MM, Sonalkar S, Polite FG, Vinekar K, James AT, Hamm RF.: Integrating Payor-Segregated Outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology Care Models: The Patient Perspective. Am J Perinatol Jan 2025.
Chesnokova AE, Mumford S, Schachter A, Harness E, Williams M, Kalipersad N, Schapira M. : Exploring Menopausal Care Delivery: The Intersection of Insurance, Race, and Hormone Therapy Use. Menopause Society Annual Meeting, Chicago. October 2024.
Chesnokova AE, Williams M, Schapira M, Abernathy A. : Mapping Menopause Care: Distribution and Accessibility of Menopause Society Certified Practitioners in the U.S. Menopause Society Annual Meeting, Chicago October 2024.
Shea L, Sadowsky M, Tao S, Rast J, Schendel D, Chesnokova A, Headen I.: Perinatal and Postpartum Health Among People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. JAMA Netw Open 7: e2428067, Aug 2024.
Apple A & Kaur K, Hamm R, Schachter A, Salva C, Sonalkar S, Vinekar K, Hall S, James A, Chesnokova A: Integrating Segregated Outpatient OBGYN Care: A National Survey of Program Directors. Scheduled to present poster, Academy Health Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, Jun/Jul 2024.