Dr. Juana Hutchinson-Colas, MD, MBA, is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), where she educates future obstetrician-gynecologists and leads innovation in women’s health. Board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, she brings extensive clinical and academic expertise to her roles.
Dr. Hutchinson-Colas graduated with honors from the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, earning a BS in Medical Technology. She received her MD and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at SUNY Health Science Center in Brooklyn, followed by a fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She also holds an MBA in Healthcare from George Washington University.
A recognized leader in academic medicine, Dr. Hutchinson-Colas founded and developed the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at RWJMS, shaping it into a center of excellence for pelvic floor disorders. She is also a key member of the Proud Gender Center of New Jersey, providing gender-affirming gynecologic pelvic surgery for transgender men, underscoring her commitment to inclusive care.
Her research focuses on the underlying factors contributing to prolapse and incontinence, and she is an active contributor to the academic community through lectures, articles, book chapters, and editorials on a broad spectrum of gynecologic conditions. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is a co-director of the Women’s Health Institute at RWJMS, where she advances clinical programs and research in women’s health.
Beyond her clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is a dedicated advocate for healthcare quality and policy improvement. She serves on multiple university and hospital committees, including the OBGYN Performance Improvement Committee, the Surgical Peer Review Committee, and the RWJ Barnabas University Hospital Executive Committee, where she helps shape institutional policies and drive quality initiatives.
A champion for equity and diversity in medicine, Dr. Hutchinson-Colas mentors students from the pre-college level through medical school. For the past seven years, she has guided underrepresented minority college students through a pre-med program at RWJMS, fostering the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders.
Her leadership extends to national and local professional organizations. She is a board member and corporate trustee of the National Medical Association, supporting physicians of color and their patients, and serves as secretary of the New Jersey Medical Association. Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is also a founding member of the New Jersey Black Women Physician Association, reflecting her commitment to community engagement and professional advocacy.
Dr. Hutchinson-Colas is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and is a recent graduate of the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program, in 2025. Her career is defined by her dedication to clinical excellence, inclusive care, and the advancement of women’s health and diversity in academic medicine.
❤️ Today, the National Medical Association stands in RED for heart health.
On National Wear Red Day, the NMA is proud to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, and its disproportionate impact on Black communities.
As Black physicians and health leaders, we remain committed to advancing prevention, education, early detection, and equitable access to care so that every community has the opportunity to live a longer, healthier life.
Start the conversation. Protect your heart.
#NationalWearRedDay #WearRedDay #HeartHealth #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #NMA #HealthyHearts #CommunityHealth #PreventionMatters
Dr. Mitchell on the move again, proudly representing the National Medical Association (NMA) at the 15th Annual The Business of Healthcare Conference at the University of Miami.
Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD continues to elevate the voice and impact of Black physicians while highlighting the importance of the communities we serve and advocate for every day.
Leadership. Representation. Impact.
#NMA #WeAreTheLegend #BlackPhysicians #HealthEquity #BusinessOfHealthcare #PhysicianLeadership #CommunityHealth #HealthcareLeadership #RepresentationMatters
Today, the National Medical Association recognizes World Cancer Day, a moment to stand with patients, families, caregivers, and physicians working every day to prevent, treat, and eliminate cancer disparities.
Cancer does not impact all communities equally. Together, we remain committed to advancing equitable access to prevention, early detection, high-quality care, clinical trials, and lifesaving treatment for all.
At NMA, we will continue to lead with science, advocacy, and compassion, because every life deserves the same chance to survive and thrive.
#WorldCancerDay #NationalMedicalAssociation #NMA #HealthEquity #CancerAwareness #CloseTheCareGap #PhysiciansForEquity
Today, the National Medical Association proudly celebrates National Women Physicians Day, honoring the extraordinary women physicians who lead with excellence, compassion, and courage every day.
On February 3, 2026, we recognize your impact on patients, families, communities, and the future of medicine. Thank you for breaking barriers, advancing health equity, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.
💙 Happy National Women Physicians Day!
#NationalWomenPhysiciansDay #NMA #WomenInMedicine #PhysicianLeaders #HealthEquity #CelebrateWomenPhysicians
The National Medical Association was honored to help kick off Black History Month with an inspiring engagement by our 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, at the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Black Professional Network.
We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Black history, leadership, and the continued impact of Black physicians in advancing health equity, then and now.
#BlackHistoryMonth #NMA #RogerMitchellMD #HealthEquity #BlackLeadership #CareFirstBPN
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