I grew up in Tehran, Iran, in a very inspirational family. My journey in obstetrics and gynecology began there, where I completed my medical school, and a four years OBGYN residency at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. I served as a chief resident and earned the national board award in OBGYN. After residency, I worked as an OBGYN attending in diverse parts of Iran—including Naghan, Shadegan, and Tehran. Despite limited resources and modest compensation, that was a transformative experience that shaped my commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in marginalized and underserved communities. Later, I moved to the United States as a research fellow at Yale University, where I investigated the role of stem cells in endometriosis using murine models. Transitioning into U.S. residency training, I quickly realized that women’s reproductive struggles are universal. I have cared for patients paralyzed by anxiety after recurrent pregnancy loss, and for mothers who hid their postpartum depression behind forced smiles. In my daily practice, my goal is simple: to make a meaningful difference, and to create a space where women feel safe to share their experiences, genuinely understood, and empowered to take charge of their health with confidence. I am deeply grateful to the mentors, colleagues, family, and friends who have guided me along this journey.
Annual Research Award
SBMU
This award is granted annually in recognition of an individual who has worked to enact or implement policies that are well grounded in education research in medicine.
SREI Resident Award for Excellence in REI
The Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
In recognition of outstanding commitment and excellence in caring for patients in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility during Residency training in the US.