Caryn Dutton, MD, MS, FACOG is the Division Director of Family Planning in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Dutton has long-standing expertise in gynecologic and contraceptive care for patients with epilepsy. She has been named by her colleagues as a “Top Doctor” in Boston Magazine and has received numerous teaching awards for her work as a medical educator. Her research interests include evaluating the impact of anti-seizure medications on contraceptive hormones. 

To view a full list of Dr Dutton’s 16+ publications, visit her PubMed page. 

Education & Training

  • MS, Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Southern California 
  • Fellow, Complex Family Planning, Los Angeles County - University of Southern California Medical Center 
  • MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine 
  • BA, Amherst College 

Board Certifications

  • Subspecialty Certification in Complex Family Planning, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2022 
  • Fellow, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2003 to present 
  • Licensed Physician, State of Massachusetts, (#246859) 2010 to present 

Professional Organization Memberships

  • American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1996-present 
  • Society of Family Planning, 2007-present