Dr. Teresa Knight, Medical Director

 
Dr. Knight attending to a patient in Mvuleni Clinic, Tanzania, with UNITE's friend and partner Dr. Goodluck Kessy (Medical Director of The Women's Education & Economic Centre); and (right) on safari with UNITE's friend and colleague Fred Mollel.

DR. TERESA KNIGHT is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Born and raised in Northern California, Dr. Knight completed her undergraduate education at U.C. Berkeley, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Biology with a minor in Women's Studies. While attending college she received recognition for her contribution to the development of a traveling health clinic for the homeless and for perinatal services for homeless women. Dr Knight earned a Master's degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology from Saint Louis University where she also attended Medical School. She completed her residency at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.  In addition to her medical accomplishments, Dr Knight speaks Spanish and she is a licensed pilot.

Dr Knight currently is a practicing Ob/Gyn as well as a scientific advisor for Peak Surgical, a national speaker for Myriad Genetics, and a board member for the National Association of Medical Communicators.  She is a frequent lecturer and often lectures to resident and attending physicians as a medical science liaison.  She is passionate about Women’s health and is interested in working with UNITE to support all aspects of Women’s health care. 

Knight enjoying one of her many "other" passions!