Dr. Niraj R. Chavan, MD, MPH, FACOG, FASAM, serves as the Professor and Division Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetric Services in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Banner – University Medical Group.

Dr. Chavan is a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Addiction Medicine subspecialist and an accomplished physician leader with a nationally recognized focus on advancing maternal health. His career trajectory reflects a deep expertise in the care of complex pregnancies, perinatal substance use disorders, maternal mental health, and health system–level quality and safety. His work is distinguished by a commitment to improving outcomes across the continuum of care, particularly for vulnerable and high-risk populations.

Throughout his career, Dr. Chavan has led innovative clinical programs and multidisciplinary initiatives that integrate evidence-based care with systems-level improvement. He has developed and directed programs addressing perinatal substance use and maternal mental health and has led regional efforts to improve obstetric quality and safety across multiple hospitals. His leadership reflects a distinct ability to bridge clinical excellence with scalable health system impact.

Dr. Chavan’s scholarly work spans maternal medical complications, perinatal addiction, health equity, and implementation science. He has been widely published in leading journals and has contributed as a reviewer for national funding agencies and academic publications. His work has been supported by major funding organizations, including the NIH, CDC, and PCORI, and he has received multiple awards for teaching, research, and mentorship.

Nationally, Dr. Chavan is a recognized leader in women’s health. He serves on the Board of Directors of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and contributes to key committees focused on clinical practice guidelines and quality and safety. He is also actively engaged with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the American Society of Addiction Medicine, reflecting his unique dual expertise at the intersection of maternal-fetal medicine and addiction care.

Dr. Chavan leads the growth and integration of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetric Services at the University of Arizona - Phoenix and Banner Health for advancing the strategic programming in high priority areas including, high-risk obstetrics, quality and safety, and the development and implementation of innovative care delivery models with a goal of enhancing the impact on maternal and infant health outcomes across Arizona and beyond.