The research and academic record behind a 20-year clinical practice.
Dr. Ghadir is a clinician first, but practice and academia inform each other. He has contributed to peer-reviewed work on PCOS, fertility preservation, fibroid treatment, and reproductive health, and teaches at both UCLA and USC.
- Assistant Clinical ProfessorUCLA — David Geffen School of MedicineDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Assistant Clinical ProfessorUSC — Keck School of MedicineDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Fertility & SterilityOriginal research and review contributions in reproductive endocrinology.Why it mattersFertility & Sterility is the field's flagship peer-reviewed journal. Dr. Ghadir's contributions cover stimulation protocols, PCOS, and outcomes research — the same evidence base used to design real-world IVF cycles.
- The New England Journal of MedicineContributing author on reproductive medicine topics.Why it mattersNEJM is the most-cited medical journal in the world. Contributing here means the research has been judged broadly relevant to medicine, not just to specialists — and that the standards for evidence are unusually high.
- Sexuality, Reproduction & MenopauseClinical contributions on reproductive and sexual health.Why it mattersA peer-reviewed journal focused on the patient experience side of reproductive and sexual health. Dr. Ghadir's work here translates clinical research into the conversations real patients want their doctors to be ready for.
- CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology (McGraw-Hill)Contributing author of the infertility section in the McGraw-Hill reference text.Why it mattersA standard reference textbook used by OB/GYN residents and practicing clinicians across the country. Authoring the infertility section means shaping how the next generation of physicians is taught to approach fertility patients.
A complete publication list is available on request.
Moving beyond one-size-fits-all stimulation to protocols calibrated to AMH, AFC, prior response, and patient-specific factors — with the goal of higher-quality cohorts at lower medication burden.
Original research on insulin sensitization, induction strategy, and long-term reproductive outcomes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Rapid-cycle and random-start protocols for patients facing time-sensitive cancer treatment — protecting reproductive options without delaying oncology care.
Surgical and medical strategies to preserve uterine receptivity and improve pregnancy outcomes.
Understanding how patients actually experience fertility care — the emotional, logistical, and financial dimensions traditional clinical metrics miss.
Refining clinical pathways and consent frameworks for reciprocal IVF, donor cycles, and gestational surrogacy across diverse family structures.
- Resident teaching in reproductive endocrinology — UCLA and USC
- Fellow mentorship in REI clinical decision-making
- Grand rounds and case conference presentations across affiliated hospitals
- Continuing medical education for OB/GYNs on when to refer
A clear, calm conversation is the first step.
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