Josiah (Seth) Hawkins, M.D.

Biography

Josiah “Seth” Hawkins, M.D., M.B.A., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He specializes in maternal-fetal medicine.

Dr. Hawkins earned his medical degree at McGill University. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and received advanced training in maternal-fetal medicine through a fellowship at UT Southwestern. He also holds a master’s degree in business administration from McGill.

Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine, Dr. Hawkins first served on the UT Southwestern faculty as an Assistant Professor from 2012 until 2017. After practicing in northern California, he returned to UT Southwestern in 2021.

Dr. Hawkins is committed to providing welcoming and inclusive pregnancy care. He is also an enthusiastic teacher of learners at all levels and currently serves as an Assistant Ob/Gyn Clerkship Director. In recognition of his teaching, he has received a faculty nomination to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (2025), the UT Southwestern Department of Ob/Gyn Outstanding Faculty Teacher Award (2024, 2016, and 2013), the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics Excellence in Teaching Award (2023), the Council in Resident Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology (CREOG) teaching award (2020, Oakland, California) and the UT Southwestern Department of Ob/Gyn Core Clerkship Teaching Award (2013).

Dr. Hawkins’ clinical and research interests include preterm labor and preterm birth, labor progress, fetal growth, hypertension in pregnancy, and immunity and autoimmunity in pregnancy. He is the author of numerous academic articles, book chapters, abstracts, and presentations. He has contributed to the landmark textbook Williams Obstetrics and has served as a reviewer for a number of professional journals.