Dr. Novoa is an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences and is director of the Pregnancy Alternative Clinic at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He received his physician and surgeon certificates from San Marcos University in Lima, Peru. He served his residency and was chief resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Dr. Novoa is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Surgeons and the Peruvian Medical College. His areas of interest include laparoscopy, colposcopy and clinical family planning.