Dr. Shahin Ghadir
About · Research & Academic

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.

Academic appointments
  • UCLA — David Geffen School of Medicine
    Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • USC — Keck School of Medicine
    Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Selected publications
  • Fertility & Sterility
    Original research and review contributions in reproductive endocrinology.
  • The New England Journal of Medicine
    Contributing author on reproductive medicine topics.
  • Sexuality, Reproduction & Menopause
    Clinical contributions on reproductive and sexual health.
  • CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology (McGraw-Hill)
    Contributing author of the infertility section in the McGraw-Hill reference text.

A complete publication list is available on request.

Areas of clinical research interest
01
Personalized stimulation protocols

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.

02
PCOS & ovulatory dysfunction

Original research on insulin sensitization, induction strategy, and long-term reproductive outcomes in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

03
Fertility preservation in oncology

Rapid-cycle and random-start protocols for patients facing time-sensitive cancer treatment — protecting reproductive options without delaying oncology care.

04
Fibroid treatment & adhesion therapies

Surgical and medical strategies to preserve uterine receptivity and improve pregnancy outcomes.

05
Patient-reported experience

Understanding how patients actually experience fertility care — the emotional, logistical, and financial dimensions traditional clinical metrics miss.

06
Inclusive family-building

Refining clinical pathways and consent frameworks for reciprocal IVF, donor cycles, and gestational surrogacy across diverse family structures.

Teaching
  • 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
Begin your journey

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