Interview with Dr. Luissa Kiprono

Dr. Luissa Kiprono is a perinatologist, leader and humanitarian. She is the Corporate Medical Director and Consultant in Maternal & Fetal Medicine at the Texas Perinatal Group (part of Mednax).

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She attended the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Then she completed her residency at Wright State University/Wright Patterson Medical Center (OB-GYN) and perinatology fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (MFM).

And in 2020 she completed her executive MBA at the U. of Tennessee Haslam College of Business. 

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Becoming a Leader and Humanitarian

As a child, Luissa qualified for the Romanian gymnastics team and turned it down to pursue her education. When 19 years old, she emigrated to the United States with her family. She worked many different jobs after completing her undergraduate and master’s degrees. 

Dr. Kirpono enlisted in the US Airforce and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2010. She has been practicing maternal-fetal medicine ever since. And she is now in private practice with a large national medical practice (Mednax), where she also serves as the corporate medical director for her group based in San Antonio.

Recently, she has followed her desire to assist with perinatal care in underserved areas of the world. She is the founder and president of World Gateway Perinatal Consultants, a humanitarian organization that brings perinatal expertise to countries in Africa and South America.

Qualities of a Leader

Dr. Kiprono told a compelling story about her life and career. She has done a good job integrating clinical and leadership duties.

Stay open-minded and embrace change to be a good leader. – Dr. Luissa Kiprono

And she also had great advice for those who wish to lead, describing her thoughts on the most important qualities of a physician leader. Some of the qualities leaders must demonstrate include:

  • Develop an understanding of each situation
  • Have the courage to speak up about your convictions
  • Stay open-minded and embrace change when needed
  • Accept defeat with grace and don’t hold a grudge
  • Acknowledge mistakes and move on
  • Remain humble

Summary

Luissa shared her unique story of living behind the “Iron Curtain,” emigrating to the U.S., learning a new language, and adapting to a new culture. She pursued her lifelong dream of a medical career and is now a leader and humanitarian, serving patients in her community and around the world.

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