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Robert K. Creasy was an American physician and academic specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. He was born on August 29, 1934, and passed away on October 26, 2018. Creasy earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His career was primarily spent at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he served as a Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences. He also held the position of Chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UCSF. Creasy was a significant figure in the field of perinatology, conducting research focused on understanding and preventing preterm birth. His work contributed to advancements in the care of high-risk pregnancies. He is widely recognized as the co-author of the influential medical textbook "Creasy and Resnik's Maternal-Fetal Medicine," which has been a standard reference in the field for many editions. The textbook provides comprehensive coverage of maternal and fetal health, diagnosis, and management of complications during pregnancy.