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.
How are YOU celebrating National Doctors’ Day today?
At the National Medical Association, we’re proud to honor the incredible physicians who lead, serve, and advocate for healthier communities every single day and we want to celebrate with YOU!
Whether you’re recognizing a colleague, sharing your journey in medicine, or reflecting on the impact you make, we invite you to join us.
📸 Share your photos, stories, and moments
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💬 Use #NationalDoctorsDay and #NMA
We can’t wait to highlight and celebrate our community together!
Today, we proudly celebrate National Doctors’ Day and honor the dedication, compassion, and excellence of physicians across the country, especially the incredible members of the National Medical Association.
Every day, you show up for your patients, your communities, and the future of healthcare. You lead with purpose, advocate for equity, and deliver care that changes, and saves, lives.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing health, uplifting communities, and inspiring the next generation of physicians.
Today, we celebrate YOU.
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Join us for an important and impactful conversation.
The National Medical Association (NMA), in partnership with POP on Youth Violence, invites you to be part of the NMA & POP S.A.V.E.S Together Initiative Webinar - a powerful discussion focused on preventing youth violence and strengthening community health.
📅 March 26, 2026
🕕 6PM–7PM CST | 7PM–8PM EST
Hear from national leaders as they share how NMA chapters, physicians, students, and communities can work together to:
✔️ Partner with schools and student organizations
✔️ Support youth leadership and violence prevention
✔️ Launch initiatives like Promise Clubs and community health events
This is more than a webinar - it’s a call to action to create safer, healthier communities.
🔗 Register now to reserve your seat:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OE9L7diTRACpm8P3XA6u5Q
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The National Medical Association is proud to host the 2026 National Colloquium on African American Health in Washington, DC, bringing together leading voices in medicine, research, and advocacy to advance solutions for health equity.
Centered on “The New Reconstruction,” this year’s colloquium is driving powerful conversations, policy engagement on Capitol Hill, and real action to address disparities impacting our communities.
Read more about the impact and key highlights from this year’s convening: https://bit.ly/4bp7Lun
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The National Medical Association invites you to listen to a powerful and compelling message from Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President.
In this impactful speech, Dr. Mitchell speaks to the importance of NMA membership, the critical role of advocacy, and why standing together as a unified voice is essential to ensuring proper representation for our physicians and the communities we serve.
This is more than a message. It is a call to action.
Be informed. Be engaged. Be part of the movement.
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Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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