M. Luann Racher

Associate Professor

UAMS

Formerly Arkansas Affiliated with UAMS through 2021.

Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine

2 h-index 3 pubs 13 cited

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M. Luann Racher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where she also directs the UAMS Center for Vulvovaginal Disease. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vulvovaginal conditions, including Lichen Sclerosis, Lichen Planus, and vulvodynia, and is the only vulvar specialist in Arkansas. Dr. Racher earned her medical degree from UAMS in 2010 and completed her residency there in 2014. She is also the Assistant Residency Program Director for the Department of OBGYN and received the Resident Excellence in Teaching Award in 2015. Her research interests include vulvovaginal diseases, pregnancy complications, and healthcare preparedness. She has published on topics such as lichenoid dermatoses of the vulva, placental location and pregnancy complications, and acute cystitis in various patient populations. Dr. Racher is a member of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.

Research Overview

Mary Luann Racher, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) at UAMS. She is a native Arkansan who earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2010 and completed her residency in the UAMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2014. She is passionate about education and serves as the Assistant Residency Program Director for the Department of OBGYN. In 2015, Dr. Racher was recognized for her role in education with the Resident Excellence in Teaching Award.In addition to treating a wide array of gynecological issues, Dr. Racher is also the Director of the UAMS Center for Vulvovaginal Disease. She specializes in treating conditions such as Lichen Sclerosis, Lichen Planus, Vulvodynia, chronic vaginitis and vulvitis, and many others. She is proud to serve as the only vulvar specialist in the state of Arkansas and accepts referrals from the surrounding region. She is also a member of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.Dr. Racher is currently accepting new patients and is devoted to providing superb health care for women across generations.

Metrics

h-index: 2
Publications: 3
Citations: 13

Selected Publications

Obstetric Emergency Preparedness in Arkansas Emergency Departments: Results From a Cross-Sectional Survey (2025)

Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open DOI OpenAlex
Occupational exposure to aerosolized HPV: Assessing and addressing perceptions and barriers to vaccination of at-risk healthcare workers (2234) (2023)

Gynecologic Oncology DOI OpenAlex
Placental location site and adverse antepartum pregnancy complications: a meta-analysis and review of the literature (2021)

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
Lichenoid dermatoses involving the vulva: A clinical-pathologic correlation✰ (2020)

Seminars in Diagnostic Pathology 14 citations DOI OpenAlex
Eradication of Cokeromyces recurvatus in a pregnant patient: A case report (2020)

Case Reports in Women s Health 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
Feasibility Study of Interprofessional Role Assignment for Obstetric Basic Life Support (2019)

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing DOI OpenAlex

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Grants & Funding

As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.

Improving Emergency Department Management of Acute and Chronic Pain Using Non-Opioid Strategies Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration via Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration Principal Investigator
Junior Faculty Development Award: Chronic Pain and its Influence on Mental Health in Older Adults. HRSA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, Geriatric Fellowship from AR Geriatric Education Collaborative (AGEC) Principal Investigator
PRIMROSE (PeRinatal IMpRovement in Outcomes and Safety for Everyone) State Maternal Health Innovation Program Health Resources & Services Administration Principal Investigator
Comparative evaluation of Telehealth Multi-Component Optimal Model (MOM) of postpartum care among rural, low-income, and diverse women Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Principal Investigator