Roger Kierce, MD

Roger Kierce, MD

Chair, Department of OB/GYN,
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center

Roger P. Kierce, MD graduated from The University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Medical School in 1986 and then completed a four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.  While in medical school and residency he was in the United States Air Force Reserves and upon completing his residency spent 3 years on extended active duty in the United States Air Force Medical Corps for which he received the Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service.

After completing his active-duty tour, he joined the full-time faculty at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center and became the acting Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in January of 1996 and has served as the permanent Chair for the last 26 years.  He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  He has participated in the education of numerous medical students and residents and served as the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Director for 11 years.  He has been involved in numerous hospital committees and functions during his long relationship with the hospital. He currently serves on the Medical Executive Committee, the Multidisciplinary Peer Review Committee, the Quality Management Committee and the Strategic Planning and Joint Ventures Committee.