Mary Wilsch, M.D., Named Highland Hospital OB/GYN Chief
Rochester, N.Y. – Mary Wilsch, M.D., has been appointed as Highland Hospital’s new Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the hospital announced today.
Dr. Wilsch has practiced at Highland and Genesee Valley Obstetrics and Gynecology for more than a decade. Previously, she practiced with Rochester Gynecologic and Obstetric Associates before relocating to Syracuse.
A graduate of SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Wilsch earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from D’Youville College. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester, receiving numerous awards for teaching, research and compassionate care, including the Residency Teaching Awards for OB/Gyn in 2014, 2015 and 2021 and for Family Medicine in 2017 and 2019.
“Dr. Wilsch is known to be an excellent clinician, a collaborative colleague and an exceptional teacher,” said Eva Pressman, M.D., Henry A. Thiede Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. “We look forward to seeing OB/Gyn grow under her leadership.”
Founded in 1889, Highland Hospital has a history of innovative and personalized care. The hospital is a regional leader in specialties such as bariatric surgery, joint replacement, geriatric care, gynecologic oncology, prostate cancer treatment, women’s health services, and maternity. An affiliate of the University of Rochester Medical Center, the 261-bed organization and its 2,700 employees are committed to providing patient- and family-centered care. Go to Highland.urmc.edu find us on Twitter @HighlandHosp or visit our Facebook page under Highland Hospital to learn more.