Carla P. Roberts, MD PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Residency Program Director
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
69 Jesse Hill, Jr., Drive, S.E.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-616-3540

Emory Reproductive Center
550 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1800 MOT
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone:404-778-3401
Email: cputnam@emory.edu

After completing a doctorate in reproductive endocrinology at the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Roberts obtained her medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine. She completed both a gynecology and obstetrics residency as well as a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Emory University . She has served as a Consultant for the Women’s Health Division of Solvay Pharmaceuticals, located in Marietta , Georgia since 2001. Dr. Roberts is the author of numerous publications on divergent gonadotropin release, control of uterine contractility, repeat pregnancy loss and most recently has focused her research interest on progesterone metabolites, glycodelin and endometriosis. She specializes in pelvic reproductive reconstructive surgery for infertility, endometriosis, pelvic pain and congenital anomalies.

Publications

Roberts C.P. , Haber MJ and Rock J.A. (2001) Vaginal creation for müllerian agenesis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 185(6):1349-52; discussion 1352-3.

Rock, John A., Roberts C.P . and Hesla, J.S. (1999) Hysteroscopic metroplasty of the Class Va uterus with preservation of the cervical septum. Fert and Steril 72(5): 942-945.

Roberts, C.P. , Murphy, A.A. and Parthasarathy S. (1998) Regulation of Monocyte and Macrophage Differentiation by Anti-Glucocorticoids and Anti-oxidants. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 179: 354.

Roberts, C.P. and Rock J.A. (1997) Tubo-cornual Anastomosis in the Treatment of Proximal Tubal Disease. Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery (1997) Vol. 2, No 4 (October): 255-261.

Roberts, C.P. , Murphy, A.A., Santanam N. and Parthasarathy S., (1996) The Effect of RU-486 and Related Compounds on Cultured Macrophage Differentiation and Function. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 175: 248-59.

Roberts, C.P. , Parthasarathy, S Gulati , R. , , Horowitz, I.R. and Murphy, A.A. (1995) Effects of RU486 and Related Compounds on the Proliferation of Cultured Macrophages . American Journal of Reproductive Immunology 34: 248-56.

Putnam, C.D. , Brann, D.W. , Mahesh, V.B. (1991) Acute Activation of the ACTH-Adrenal Axis: Effect Upon Gonadotropin Secretion in the Female Rat. Endocrinology 128:2558-2566.

Putnam, C.D. , Brann, D.W. , Kolbeck, R.C. , Mahesh, V.B. (1991) Inhibition of Uterine Contractility by Progesterone and Progesterone Metabolites: Mediation by Progesterone and GABA A Receptor Systems. Biology of Reproduction 45:266-272.

Putnam-Roberts, C. , Brann, D.W. , Mahesh, V.B. (1992) Role of 5 -reduction in Progesterone’s Ability to Release LH and FSH in Ovariectomized Rats. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry 42:875-882.

Brann, D.W., Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1991) Validation of the Mechanisms Proposed for the Stimulatory and Inhibitory Effects of Progesterone on Gonadotropin Secretion in the Estrogen-Primed Rat. Steroids 56:103-111

Brann, D.W., Mcdonald, J.K. , Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1991) Regulation of Hypothalamic Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone and Neuropeptide Y Concentrations by Progesterone and Corticosteroids in Immature Rats: Correlation with Luteinizing and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Release. Neuroendocrinology 54:425-432.

Brann, D.W., Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1991) Modulation of GABAergic Neurotransmission by Progestins. Biological Psychiatry 2: 518-521.

Brann, D.W., Putnam, C.D., Mahesh, V.B. (1991) Regulation of Follicle-stimulating Hormone by Natural and Synthetic Corticosteroids. In: Regulation and Action of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (M. Hunzicher-Dunn and N.B. Schwartz, Eds. ), pp. 303-309. Springer-Verlag , New York .

Brann, D.W., Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1990) Corticosteroid Regulation of Gonadotropin and Prolactin Secretion in the Rat. Endrocrinology 126: 159-166.

Brann, D.W. , Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V. B. (1990) Corticosteroid Regulation of Gonadotropin Secretion and Induction of Ovulation in the Rat. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine 193: 176-180.

Brann, D.W. , Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1990) GABA A Receptors Mediate 3 -Hydroxy-5 -pregnan-20-one Induced Gonadotropin Secretion. Endocrinology 126: 1854-1859.

Brann, D.W. , Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1990) Dose-Related Effects of Progesterone and Dihydroprogesterone upon Estrogen-Induced Prolactin Release. Journal of Neuroendocrinology 2: 341-345.

Brann, D.W. , Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1990) Similarities and Differences in Progesterone and Androgens in Modulation of LH, FSH and PRL Release: Unexpected Properties of Flutamide. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry 36: 287-284.

Brann, D.W. , Putnam, C.D. , Mahesh, V.B. (1989) Antagonism of Estrogen-Induced Prolaction Release by Dihydrotestosterone. Biology of Reproduction 40: 1201-1207.

Brann, D.W. , Putnam-Roberts, C. , Mahesh, V.B. (1992) Progesterone and Corticosteroid Regulation of Hypothalamic and Pituitary Opioid Content during LH Surge Induction. Molecular and Cellular Neurosciences 3: 191-198.

Brann, D.W. , Zamorano, P. , Putnam-Roberts, C. and Mahesh, V.B. (1992) GABA-Opioid Interactions in the Regulation of Gonadotropin Secretion in the Female Rat. Neuroendocrinology 56: 445-452.

Review articles:

Roberts, C.P ., Majmudar, B. and Murphy, A. (2000) The Endometrium and Infertility. Journal of Gynecologic Technique 6(1): 17.

Roberts, C.P. and Rock, J.A. (1999) Surgical Treatment for Endometriosis. Journal of GynecologicTechnique 5(2): 67.

Book chapters:

Roberts, C.P. and Murphy, A.A. Surgery of the Fallopian Tube, in: Moghissi,K (ed), Practical Strategies in Obstetrics and Gynecology, W.B. Saunders Company, New York , 1998.

Roberts, C.P. and Rock, J.A. Endometriosis, in: Moghissi,K (ed), Practical Strategies in Obstetrics and Gynecology, W.B. Saunders Company, New York , 1998.

Roberts, C.P. and Rock, J.A. Endometriosis, in: Thomas, EJ and Stones, R (ed), Fast Facts: Gynaecological Highlights 1998-9. Health Press Limited.; Oxford , UK .

Roberts CP and Rock JA. Retroperitoneal endometriosis, in: Reproductive Medicine: A Millenium in Review, Elsevier Science BV , Amsterdam ,1999.

Roberts CP and Rock JA. Management of Endometriosis, in: Proceedings of the 10 th World Congress on Human Reproduction, Elsevier Science BV , Amsterdam .

Roberts CP and Murphy A. Endocrinopathies Associated with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Hill, J (ed) Seminars in Reproductive Endocrinology 2000; 18: 357.

Roberts CP. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding, for WebEBM (2001).

Other publications:

Abstracts, International Meetings:

Mahesh, V.B. , Brann, D.W. and Putnam, C.D. (1991) Modulation of GABAergic Neurotransmission by Progestins. 5th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry, Florence , Italy (Symposia Session), page 518.

Brann, D.W., Putnam, C.D. and Mahesh, V.B. (1992) Progesterone and Corticosteroid Effects on Hypothalamic and Pituitary Opioid Concentration During LH Surge Induction. Ninth International Congress of Endocrinology, Nice, France , Abstract #65.

faculty bios
R. Adam, MD
Y. Ahn, MD

J. Arluck, MD

K. Ault, MD

Mary S. Dolan, MD, MPH

T. Duong, MD

J. Ellis, MD, PhD

L. Flowers MD

J. Goedken, MD
K. Godwin, MD
V. Green, MD, MHSA, MBA, JD
R. Hatcher, MD

N. Sidell, PhD

D. Session, MD
C. Spann, MD
J. Spencer, MD

R. N. Taylor, MD PhD

S. Weiss, MD