Dr. J. Ricardo Loret de Mola honored with ACOG's Outstanding Service Award
J. Ricardo Loret de Mola, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding District Service Award by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
ACOG will recognize Dr. Loret de Mola during its 2025 Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, May 16-18 in Minneapolis. The award honors his dedicated service and leadership within ACOG’s District VI and his contributions to advancing women’s health care through clinical excellence, research and mentorship.
A board-certified specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, infertility and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, Dr. Loret de Mola has dedicated his career to improving care for couples facing infertility and women with complex gynecologic conditions. As the medical director of SIU Medicine’s Fertility and IVF Center, he has been instrumental in developing a highly successful fertility program with outstanding pregnancy rates. SIU's Fertility and IVF Center's IVF success rates are 63% for patients under the age of 35, which is significantly higher than the national average of 40%, according to Dr. Loret de Mola. He serves as the medical director of HSHS St. John’s Hospital Women’s Health Programs in Springfield.
“This recognition is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Loret de Mola. “ACOG has played a pivotal role in shaping my career, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s mission of advancing women’s health. I share this award with my colleagues, mentors and the dedicated team at SIU Medicine, who inspire me every day.”
Dr. Loret de Mola joined SIU Medicine in 2007 after serving as chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Case Western Reserve University. His extensive career includes leadership roles in numerous national and international medical organizations, including ACOG, the Council of University Chairs of Obstetrics and Gynecology (CUCOG), and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He has also contributed to medical research as a principal investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies and has authored more than 100 scientific publications.
