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Specialty:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Department Affiliation:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
State License:
A128326
Languages:
Farsi, Spanish
Phone:
310-794-7274
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About Me

Assistant Professor In-Residence of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Dr. Afshar is a physician-scientist with clinical and research interests that intersect and include high-risk pregnancy, prenatal ultrasound, genetic testing, and congenital heart disease, either affecting the mother or fetus. Dr. Afshar is a recipient of a National Institute of Health Reproductive Scientist Award. Her research is focused on congenital heart disease and placentation, among other translational pregnancy related topics.

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uclahealth.org/obgyn
Research Lab of Yalda Afshar
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Westwood OBGYN
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 430
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Medical Board Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019
Fellowship
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2016-2019
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2012-2016
Internship
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2012-2013
Degree
University of Illinois at Chicago, PhD, 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, MD, 2012
Publications

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  1. Afshar Y, Tan W, Jones WM, Lin J, Reardon L, Lluri G, Canobbio M, Aboulhosn J, Koos BJ. Maternal Fontan Procedure is a Predictor of a Small for Gestational Age Neonate: A 10-year retrospective study. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. Accepted, In Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2019.100036
  2. Woods A, Afshar Y, Yin O, Jones WM, Kwan L, Zhang H, Koos BJ, DeVore G. Maternal Central Blood Pressure is Associated with Fetal Middle Cerebral Artery Dopplers. Reproductive Sciences, Accepted, In Press.
  3. Copel JA, Platt LD, Hobbins JC, Afshar Y, Grechukina O, Mallimpati D, Bromley B, Caughey A, Grobman W, Nicolaides K, Pettker C, Saade G, Simhan H, Sonek J, Spong C, Werner E, Chescheir N. Gottesfeld Hohler Memorial Foundation Screening for Early-Onset Pre-eclampsia in the United States Think Tank Summary. Obstet Gynecol, Accepted, In Press.
  4. Rose K, Kwan L, Zhang H, Han CS, Afshar Y. Forceps-assisted vaginal delivery: the current training landscape of obstetrics and gynecology residents. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. Accepted, In Press. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767058.2019.1677593
  5. Fratto, V, Conturie, C, Ballas, J, Pettit, K, Stephenson, Megan L, Truong, Yen N, Henry, D, Afshar Y, Murphy A, Kim, L, Field , N, Wing D, Norton ME, Ramos GA, Fetal Consortium, University of California. Assessing the multidisciplinary team approaches to placenta accreta spectrum across five institutions within the University of California Fetal Consortium (UCfC). J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. Accepted, In Press. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767058.2019.1676411
  6. Afshar Y, Gutkin R, Krakow D, Cuckle H, Silverman NS, Platt LD, First-trimester Abdominal Circumference (versus Crown Rump Length) Improves Precision in Inter and Intra-observer Variability. J Ultrasound Med 2019. doi: 10.1002/jum.14913. PMID: 30488473.
  7. Rao R, Gornbein J, Afshar Y, Platt LD, DeVore GR, Krakow D. A new biometric: in-utero growth curves for metacarpal and phalangeal lengths reveals an embryonic patterning ratio. Prenatal Diagnosis. 2019. Feb; 39(3): 200-208. doi: 10.1002/pd.5397. PMID: 30488473.
  8. Afshar Y, Fahey J, Mei J, Gregory KD. Provider Attitudes, Experiences, and Practices on Childbirth Education and Birth Plans. J Perinat Educ. 2019 Jan 1;28(1):10-18. doi: 10.1891/1058-1243.28.1.10. PMID: 31086471
  9. Chen PJ, Teng PC, Zhu Y, Jan YJ, Smalley M, Afshar Y, Chen LC, Pisarska MD, Tseng HR. Recent Development Toward Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnostics Using Circulating Fetal Nucleated Cells. Current Obstetrics and Gynecology Reports. 2019 Mar;8(1):1-8. Epub 2019 Jan 21. PMID: 31565541
  10. Rose K, Guo R, Jensen K, Afshar Y. Simulation to improve trainee skill and comfort with forceps-assisted vaginal deliveries. American Journal of Perinatology Reports. 2019 Jan; 9(1): e6-e9. Doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1677736. Epub 2019 Jan 21. PMID: 30680251

In The News
Born Into a Pandemic, 2020
Researchers seek COVID-19 effects on pregnancy, 2020
What to know about being pregnant during the covid-19 pandemic, 2020
UCLA, UCSF Doctors Create Registry to Study Coronavirus Effects on Pregnancy, 2020
Late-term pregnancy risks: Should doctors induce labor or 'wait-and-see'?, 2020
Doctors at UCLA, UCSF create registry to study coronavirus effects on pregnancy, 2020
A Birth Plan Can Help Smooth the Plan to Baby's Arrival, 2019
Why Do Miscarriages Happen? 5 Miscarriage Myths We Need to Stop Believing. Straight from a gynecologist, 2017
Birth Plans: Managing Patients' Expectations [Podcast], 2017
Trimester zero, 2017
The Birth Plan: How to Make It Work for You and Your Patients, 2017
Physicians and “natural birth”: The two can co-exist, 2015
If pregnant travelers do their research, there's no need to eclipse a babymoon, 2014
What Every Woman Needs To Know About A Silent Or Missed Miscarriage, 2014
Awards
  • UCLA Iris Cantor Women's Health Center/ CTSI Pilot Award, 2018-2020
  • Vascular Biology Training Grant, NIH/NHLBI, UCLA, 2018-2019
  • Stanley Harris Resident Research Award, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2016
  • Leo Rigler, MD Award for Academic Achievement, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2016
  • Gregory Dantzler, MD Chief Resident Teaching Award, , Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2016
  • Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Award, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2016
  • Standing Ovation for Quality Service, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2015
  • Quilligan Scholar, Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, 2015-2017
  • Eugertha Bates Prized Memorial Award, University of Illinois, Volunteer Award, 2012
  • Chancellor’s Student Service and Leadership Award, 2012
  • Ervin G Erdös, M.D. and Sara F Rabito Erdös, M.D. Prize for Excellence in Basic Science, 2012
  • Jay G Hirsch and William A Tito Memorial Award for the Class of 2012
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, Gold Foundation, 2012
  • Foundation for Women’s Wellness, Barbara & Jack Krulewitz Women’s Health Fellowship, 2010-2011
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Predoctoral Award, 2009-2010
  • Society for Gynecological Investigation Medical & Graduate Research Award, 2007
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COVID19 in Pregnancy | Yalda Afshar, MD, PhD, Rashmi R. Rao, MD UCLA
COVID-19 and Postpartum Care | UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology
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