Karl Seif, MD

Dr. Seif is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Seif has an unwavering commitment to advancing the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology through research, dissemination of knowledge, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. His research and clinical interests include diabetes in pregnancy, obesity in pregnancy, infectious diseases in pregnancy, as well as preterm labor.
He currently serves as the director of the Diabetes in Pregnancy program at the University of Maryland Medical Center, leading a team that specializes in the antenatal and postpartum care of pregnant patients with gestational diabetes, as well as those with pre-existing type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
In recognition of his achievements both in the clinical and scholar realms, Dr. Seif has received several honors and awards in his career, including “Fellow of the Year” (University of Maryland, 2023), "Physician Colleague of the Year" (University of Maryland, 2023), first prize at the Inova Fairfax Resident Research Day in 2019, “Top Resident Teacher Award” (Inova Fairfax, 2017-2018-2019), as well as the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Residency Program Award for Excellence in Obstetrics (Inova Fairfax, 2018). Dr. Seif is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society, and upon graduating medical school, he received the prestigious "Penrose Award", an award given to only one graduating medical student per class based on academic achievement, leadership, character, and contribution to the university as a whole.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Seif enjoys playing the piano, singing in choirs, traveling, and enjoying his time with his wife and two daughters. He is fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and he is proficient in medical Spanish.
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Type of financial relationship:There are no financial relationships to disclose.Date added:04/14/2025Date updated:04/14/2025