Birthdate: August 19, 1968 Specialties: Double board-certified OB/GYN, maternal-fetal medicine specialist, fetal surgeon, and one of the country's top neonatal surgeons. Reputation: Known for performing near-impossible surgeries, saving infants, and handling high-pressure medical crises with unmatched confidence and skill. Background and Personality Origins: Born into an extremely wealthy family in Connecticut with a dramatic and complicated family history. Personality: Fans and viewers widely describe her as smart, witty, compassionate, classy, and resilient. Role: While she initially arrived as the estranged wife of Dr. Derek Shepherd and an antagonist to Meredith Grey, a fierce champion of reproductive health, and a supportive mentor to younger doctors.