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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
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
State License:
A137490
Phone:
310-794-7274
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Accepted Plans
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About Me

Dr. Zain Al-Safi is committed to providing excellent patient care and advanced reproductive health services.

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

"I look forward to assisting you on your journey to achieve pregnancy."

Membership, Medical Organizations

  • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology for subspecialty Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.
Links
uclahealth.org/obgyn
uclahealth.org/obgyn/fertility
uclahealth.org/gender-health
uclahealth.org/lgbtq
Primary Office
Westwood OBGYN
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 220
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Phone
310-794-7274
Secondary Office
Santa Monica OBGYN Specialty Suite
1245 16th St.
Suite 202
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Medical Board Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2013
Certification 2
Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, 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
  1. Al-Safi ZA, Polotsky A, Chosich J, Roth L, Allshouse AA, Bradford AP, Santoro N. Evidence for Disruption of Normal Circadian Cortisol Rhythm in Women with Obesity. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2017. Epub ahead of print. [PMID: 29068243].
  2. Sundheimer LW, Liu L, Buyalos RP, Hubert G, Al-Safi Z, Shamonki M. Diagnosis of Parental Balanced Reciprocal Translocations by Trophectoderm Biopsy and Comprehensive Chromosomal Screening. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2017. Epub ahead of print. [PMID: 28900794].
  3. Kroener L, Dumesic D, Al-Safi Z. Use of Fertility Medications and Cancer risk: A Review and Update. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Aug;29(4):195-201. [PMID: 28538003].
  4. 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].
  5. 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].
  6. 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].
  7. 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
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2020
  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2019
  • 2018-2020 Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors
  • 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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Embryo Transfer, Cryopreservation & IVF Results
Egg Freezing and Female Fertility Preservation
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