About

Danny Schust, MD, is the David G. Hall Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

Dr. Schust has authored or co-authored more than 150 manuscripts and book chapters as well as a textbook for medical students on reproductive physiology. He is director of the national Reproductive Scientist Development Program and co-director of the Tom and Anne Smith MD-PhD Program at the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Wisconsin Medical School

Internship

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • University of North Carolina

Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • University of North Carolina

Fellowship

Reprod. Endo. /Infertility

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boards

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Board of OB and GYN - Reproductive Endo

Insurances

MU Health Care participates with most major managed care organizations. To find out whether MU Health Care is a participating provider in your insurance plan or network, or for information on co-payments and deductibles, please contact your insurance carrier directly.

Academic Information

David G. Hall Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division Director, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
P. 573-817-3101

Research Profile

Dr. Schust’s clinical interests include isolated and recurrent pregnancy loss, gynecology, early pregnancy ultrasonography and infectious diseases of the human reproductive tract. His research lab studies early human placental development/placental immunology, stem cell biology, and sexual transmission of Chlamydia/HSV, HIV and Zika virus.  
 

Research Interests

  • Trophoblast development
  • Reproductive tract infections (HIV, Chlamydia, HSV, Zika virus)
  • Recurrent pregnancy loss
  • Reproductive immunology
  • Stem cell biology

Areas of Expertise

  • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
  • AIDS/HIV Infection
  • Allergy/Immunology
  • Artificial Insemination
  • Contraception/Family Planning
  • Hysteroscopy
  • In Vitro Fertilization
  • In-Office Procedures
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Awards & Honors

  • 2007: William T. Griffin, MD and Roberta Ann Griffin Distinguished Faculty Scholar in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • 2006: Resident Mentoring Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boston Unv. School of Medicine, Boston, MA
  • 2006: SGI President’s Presenter Award, The Society for Gynecologic Investigation Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada
  • 2005: SGI President’s Presenter Award, The Society for Gynecologic Investigation Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2004: Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize paper, The American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
  • 2004: Humanism in Medicine Mentoring Award, Harvard Medical School
  • 2004: Teaching Award in Reproductive Endocrinology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  • 2000-2003: Women’s Reproductive Health Research Training Grant
  • 2000: Resident Teaching Award in Gynecology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  • 1995-1997: Reproductive Scientist Development Award

Memberships

  • Member, The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
  • Member, The American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine
  • Member, The Society for Gynecologic Investigation
  • Member, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
  • Member, The Society for the Study of Reproduction
  • Member, The National Physicians Cooperative for the Preservation of Fertility in Females with Cancer
  • President, Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group, ASRM