“I come from a family of nurses; the fulfillment they derived from work was inspirational. I feel so lucky to have been raised by these powerful women and a family who instilled within me a deep orientation for social justice and advocacy. Women’s health is a field that requires daily advocacy- for patients as well as at larger institutional levels.”
“I come from a family of nurses; the fulfillment they derived from work was inspirational. I feel so lucky to have been raised by these powerful women and a family who instilled within me a deep orientation for social justice and advocacy. Women’s health is a field that requires daily advocacy- for patients as well as at larger institutional levels.”
I was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I went to undergraduate school at Wesleyan University where I studied the intersections of gender and sexuality, medicine, and technologies. While at Wesleyan, I became a certified doula. I then also had the privilege to work in an array of healthcare spaces, including as a patient advocate and on an award winning women’s health podcast, “Bodies.”
I received my nurse practitioner training specializing in women’s health at Yale University where I worked in diverse settings. My clinical placements included private practices, federally qualified health centers, a student health center, and an HIV clinic.
As a registered nurse, I’ve also worked in a variety of contexts including in women’s health at Planned Parenthood and at community health clinics.
Professional Achievements
- The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing member
- NCC certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
An Interview with Rosa Munson-Blatt
What led you to the field of obstetrics/gynecology?
I come from a family of nurses; the fulfillment they derived from work was inspirational. I feel so lucky to have been raised by these powerful women and a family who instilled within me a deep orientation for social justice and advocacy. Women’s health is a field that requires daily advocacy- for patients as well as at larger institutional levels. As I have watched the schism of the maternal health crisis and social disparities in this country deepen as well as the encroachment on women’s bodily autonomy, I was drawn to be a provider of care and advocacy in the field.
How many years have you been practicing in the field?
I am lucky to have been in and around the women’s health space since 2017 when I first started as a doula. I have been a nurse since 2022 and graduated from my NP program in 2024.
What makes your job rewarding? What do you enjoy about your work?
I love meeting every single person wherever they are in life– whether it’s her first time at the OBGYN or one hundredth, I strive to provide an atraumatic experience that features the empowerment of information and healing.
Historically, the OBGYN world has been mired with racism, violence, and structural apathy. I am committed to do my part daily to challenge this past so that it does not become our present too.
What brought you to the area and to this practice?
My dad’s family is from Brooklyn (go Mets!) and I have always loved the area. When I graduated from my Nurse Practitioner program, I knew I would find unparalleled professional experiences here in addition to living in one of the greatest cities in the world. I was impressed with the quality of patient care provided at the Women’s Health Pavilion. The staff and providers clearly care so much about patients and being advocates on behalf of them.
Do you have special interests or areas of specialty as an ob/gyn?
I value providing preventive care as it relates to overall reproductive sexual health as well as for more complex conditions. While many conditions in women’s health are in dire need of more research and funding, I appreciate working with each individual to tailor a management approach unique to they’re needs. I also love welcoming new patients who are first coming to the practice or have never been to the Ob/Gyn at all.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love spending time with my dog, finding a good book, cooking a new recipe (I’m always open to new recommendations, especially for soups and stews), going on bike rides, exploring the NYC museum and food scene with friends, and being in nature on hikes.
May We Help You?
Would you like to find out more about our treatments and services? Are you looking for a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment recommendation you received at another practice? The experienced team at The Woman’s Health Pavilion is happy to help. Just let us know how and when you would like to hear from us.
