Dr Nisha Verma

Obstetrician Gynecologist

American Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionObstetrician Gynecologist
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth01/01/1989
Age37 years
BirthplaceGreensboro, North Carolina, USA

Latest News about Dr Nisha Verma

15/01/2026

Dr. Nisha Verma, an Indian-origin obstetrician-gynecologist testifying as a Democratic witness at a US Senate HELP Committee hearing on abortion pill safety, went viral for refusing to directly answer Republican Senator Josh Hawley's question 'Can men get pregnant?' She responded by questioning the goal of the question and emphasized the effectiveness and safety of medical abortion. The exchange, also involving Senator Ashley Moody, drew widespread attention online.

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Bio/Wiki

Known ForBeing an Indian-origin obstetrician and gynaecologist, went viral for her response to whether men can become pregnant.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorMedium Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Anthropology from University of North Carolina, North Carolina
  • Medical degree from University of North Carolina
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology residency from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Complex Family Planning Fellowship and a masterโ€™s degree in Public Health from Emory University

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Career

SummaryDr. Nisha Verma is a double board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and complex family planning subspecialist with expertise in reproductive health policy and advocacy. She provides comprehensive reproductive healthcare in Georgia and Maryland, including abortion care at Planned Parenthoods in the Delaware area. She serves as Senior Advisor for Reproductive Health Policy & Advocacy at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and holds an academic appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine, with plans to transition to full-time faculty in the Division of Family Planning. She is also a Fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health.
Key Contributions
  • Published articles on topics like medication abortion through telehealth and maternal health impact of abortion restrictions.
  • Serves as a senior advisor for Reproductive Health Policy & Advocacy at ACOG.
  • Testified before the U.S. Congress multiple times regarding reproductive health policies.
  • Traveled the country training physicians on building evidence-based skills for effective conversations about abortion.
  • Spearheaded ACOG efforts to support physicians and their institutions post-Dobbs.
  • Conducts research on the impact of Georgia's six-week abortion ban on people with high-risk pregnancies.
  • Serves as Senior Advisor for Reproductive Health Policy & Advocacy at ACOG.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Dr. Nisha Verma was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, by Indian immigrant parents.
2. She was academically inclined from a young age.
3. After completing her undergraduate and medical education at UNC, she pursued advanced training in obstetrics and gynecology.
4. She gained significant expertise in complex family planning through her fellowship.
5. Nisha has made headlines for her viral interactions during congressional hearings about reproductive health.
6. She is particularly interested in leading research focused on exploring the impacts of changing legal landscape around abortion on marginalized communities in the U.S. Southeast.
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