Dr. Mamariam Ceesay is an OB/GYN physician known for her compassion and dedication towards her patients. Her journey is remarkable, starting from the “Smiling Coast of Africa”, Gambia. Dr. Ceesay is passionate about improving women’s lives through academic excellence and commitment. Through her expertise and genuine care, she strives to make a difference in the lives of her patients.

Dr. Mamariam Ceesay was born and raised in Gambia, a beautiful but underserved region of West Africa. During her formative years in this community, she discovered her calling – to make a difference in the field of women’s health. Witnessing women’s challenges due to inadequate healthcare, she saw young women losing their lives during childbirth, girls becoming mothers when it wasn’t their choice, and families struggling with fertility and pregnancy loss. Older women, too, often neglected their healthcare needs. These experiences drove Dr. Ceesay’s passion for obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Ceesay pursued her undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Dallas and medical education at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the University of Texas Austin, Dell Medical School. Along the way, she received numerous awards, including the Rising Star Award from the Methodist Charlton Medical Center Emergency Department in 2012, President’s Achievement Scholarship Award from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2013, and Dean’s Scholarship Award from the Medical College of Wisconsin from 2015 to 2019.

She has also achieved several notable awards in recent years, such as the Clinical Learning Environment Award from Dell Medical School in 2022, the Best Poster Presentation award at the UT Austin Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health Resident Research Day in 2021, the Resident Award from the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology in 2022, and the DEI Award from the UT Austin Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health in 2023.

 Dr. Ceesay finds immense joy in her work, especially in serving a diverse range of patients. Dr. Ceesay’s expertise enables her to provide comprehensive care to women at every stage of life, from childbirth to menopause. She takes pride in addressing their health, wellness, and mental health needs, whether in the delivery room, operating room, or clinic.

Dr. Ceesay is an experienced healthcare provider who believes in providing personalized care that is tailored to the unique needs of each patient. She is dedicated to her profession and passionate about helping her patients achieve their health goals. Outside of work, Dr. Ceesay is a devoted family woman who cherishes spending quality time with her loved ones. She is an active member of her community and volunteers her time to various causes. In her free time, she enjoys watching K-Drama shows on Netflix, experimenting with spicy Gambian dishes in her kitchen, and engaging in various DIY projects such as home decor, pottery painting, and furniture flipping.

Welcome Dr. Mamariam Ceesay to the MacArthur Family!