Mojirayo Sarumi, DO, MPH

Meet Mojirayo Sarumi, DO, MPH

Advanced Care for High-Risk Pregnancies in East Texas

Dr. Mojirayo Sarumi leads advanced pregnancy care in Tyler, bringing nationally recognized experience to individuals and families across East Texas. Her work helps ensure people facing complex pregnancies can receive the care they need locally, without traveling far from their support systems.

Clinical Role and Leadership

Dr. Sarumi serves as Director of the Maternal and Fetal Medicine service line at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Tyler. She established and led the region’s advanced pregnancy care program, supporting individuals whose pregnancies involve higher medical complexity.

She provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy
• Diabetes during pregnancy
• Heart conditions that affect pregnancy
• Severe pregnancy-related blood pressure disorders
• Placental conditions that increase delivery risk
• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Complex fetal conditions requiring advanced imaging and coordinated care

Her leadership plays a critical role in addressing the higher-than-average rates of pregnancy-related risk factors across East Texas.

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Sarumi

Your care is designed to support you through a complex pregnancy with clarity, coordination, and compassion. Every visit focuses on helping you feel informed, respected and confident, especially during moments that feel uncertain or overwhelming.

You can expect:

• Providers who take time to listen to your concerns and explain findings in clear, understandable terms
• A calm, steady approach during high-risk or emotionally challenging situations
• Respectful, compassionate care throughout pregnancy and delivery
• A coordinated care team focused on safety, follow-through and continuity of care
• An environment built on trust, where your questions are taken seriously and addressed promptly

This approach reflects a shared commitment to treating you with dignity, attentiveness and personalized support, so you feel reassured at every step of your care.

Advanced Imaging and Diagnostic Care

Under Dr. Sarumi’s leadership, the Maternal and Fetal Medicine clinic in Tyler achieved reaccreditation from a national ultrasound standards organization, recognition that reflects adherence to the highest levels of imaging quality and patient safety.

Specialized diagnostic services include:

• Detailed pregnancy ultrasound examinations
• Advanced fetal heart imaging to assess structure and function

These tools allow for earlier detection, clearer diagnosis and more informed care planning throughout pregnancy.

Research, Clinical Insight, and Thought Leadership

Dr. Sarumi contributed to peer-reviewed medical research focused on genetic risk assessment during pregnancy. Her work emphasizes careful interpretation of screening results within the context of family history, helping guide accurate prenatal diagnosis and thoughtful care planning for inherited conditions.

This scholarly perspective strengthens clinical decision-making and supports more personalized care for individuals facing complex prenatal concerns.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

With training in both medicine and public health, Dr. Sarumi is deeply focused on improving pregnancy outcomes across the communities she serves. Her approach recognizes that medical care must also address broader factors that influence health and safety during pregnancy.

Her care philosophy includes:

• Respectful maternity care centered on dignity, clear communication and informed decision-making
• A heightened focus on listening closely to concerns and acting early when something does not feel right
• Ongoing efforts to reduce disparities in pregnancy outcomes, particularly among populations at higher risk

She remains engaged in national professional organizations and initiatives that promote equity, safety and quality in pregnancy care.