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Specialty:: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
Department Affiliation:: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation:: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
State License:: A137490
Phone:: 310-794-7274
Health Plans:: Accepted Plans

About Me

Since medical school, I had a passion towards women’s health that lead to my decision to obtain specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. My residency training at Wayne State University has given me valuable experience in dealing with difficult cases as well as an appreciation for teamwork. I continued my career exploring reproductive health and infertility as I completed fellowship subspecialty training at the University of Colorado. This well-rounded clinical academic program has provided me with tremendous technical and surgical skills.

I joined UCLA as an Assistant Clinical Professor, with the goals of providing excellent care to women and educating medical students, residents and fellows on reproductive health.

My clinical interests include infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, oncofertility, reproductive surgery and menopausal health.

I look forward to knowing you and helping you on your reproductive health journey.

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Primary Office: Obstetrics and Gynecology - Westwood, Suite 220
Primary Address: 200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 220
Los Angeles, California 90095
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Phone: 310-794-7274

Medical Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013, 2016
Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology, University of Colorado Hospital, 2012-2015
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2008-2012
Internship: Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Al-Nahrain, 2004-2005
Degree: University of Al-Nahrain, MD, 2004

Research Interests

Obesity and reproduction
Infertility treatment outcomes
Menopausal health

Publications

Recent Publications

Al-Safi ZA, Liu H, Carlson NE, Chosich J, Harris M, Bradford AP, Robledo C, Eckel RH, Polotsky AJ. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation Lowers Serum FSH in Normal Weight but not Obese Women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2016; 101(1): 324-333. [PMID: 26523525].
Al-Safi ZA, Liu H, Carlson NE, Chosich J, Lesh J, Robledo C, Bradford AP, Gee NA, Phang T, Santoro N, Kohrt W, Polotsky AJ. Estradiol Priming Improves Gonadotrope Sensitivity and Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Obese Women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2015; 100(11): 4372-81 . [PMID: 26425884].
Bradford AP, Jones K, Kechris K, Chosich J, Montague M, Warren WC, May MC, Al-Safi Z, Kuokkanen S, Appt SE, Polotsky AJ. Joint MiRNA/mRNA expression profiling reveals changes consistent with development of dysfunctional corpus luteum after weight gain. PLoS One, 2015; 10(8). [PMID: 26258540].
Al-Safi ZA, Polotsky AJ. Obesity and Menopause. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol, 2015; 29(4): 548-53. [PMID: 25579233]
Al-Safi ZA, Edil BH, Post MD, Pearlman NW, Alvero R. Fertility Preservation in a Patient with Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma. J Surg Oncol, 2014; 110(4): 372-4. [PMID: 24861198].
Al-Safi ZA, Santoro N. Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Menopausal Symptoms. Fertil Steril, 2014; 101(4): 905-915. [PMID: 24613533].

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Awards

Society for Reproductive Investigation, SRI-Pfizer President’s Presenter’s Award, SRI Annual Meeting, 2015.
Endocrine Society, Early Career Forum Travel Award, Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, 2015.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine Corporate Member Council In-training Travel Grant, ASRM Annual Meeting, 2014.
Wayne State University / Detroit Medical Center, Administrative Chief Resident Award, 2012
Wayne State University, Chairman’s Award For Overall Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2012
Wayne State University, Teshima Award For Excellence in Gynecology, 2012
Wayne State University, Excellence in Academic Achievement Award, 2012
Wayne State University, Excellence in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Award, 2011
Wayne State University, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Best Overall Resident Award, 2011
Wayne State University, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Outstanding Effort Award, 2010
Sinai Grace Hospital President’s Award for Excellence, 2010

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