Obstetrician and gynecologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Group, California, US

“As an obstetrician and gynecologist, I get the opportunity to care for women at some of the best — but also the hardest — times of their lives. Being able to help empower my patients as they move through these life-changing moments motivates me to do my best, always.”

Areas of expertise

Pre-conception, pregnancy, fertility, and pregnancy loss
Labor, delivery, and childbirth
Sexual health and wellness
Comprehensive gynecology, including abnormal Pap smears and treatment, abnormal periods and bleeding, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts, and general wellness

“My passion is educating the public about female health and wellness through medical communication and writing.”

— Dr. Sara Twogood

Areas of expertise

Pre-conception, pregnancy, fertility, and pregnancy loss
Labor, delivery, and childbirth
Sexual health and wellness
Comprehensive gynecology, including abnormal Pap smears and treatment, abnormal periods and bleeding, polycystic ovary syndrome, ovarian cysts, and general wellness

“My passion is educating the public about female health and wellness through medical communication and writing.”

— Dr. Sara Twogood

Career

Female Health Education – Cofounder, since 2020
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center – Obstetrician and gynecologist, since 2019
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USC) – Assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, 2011–2019
USC obstetrics and gynecology services – Medical director
Good Samaritan Hospital – Vice chair of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department and residency codirector
Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Byrdie – Member of medical review board
Parents – Member of expert review board

Education

University of Southern California – Internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology, 2007–2011
Albany Medical College – Medical degree, 2007
University of California, Santa Barbara – Bachelor of Science in biological and physical sciences, 2003

Awards and achievements

Top Doctor, Pasadena Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine
Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars award, 2017
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Circle of Friends Recipient (hospital honor designated by grateful patient)
Keck School of Medicine Medical Student Teaching Recognition Award
LAC+USC Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Award: Physician selected by a peer to be their personal physician

Appearances and publications in other media

LA Health and Me,

13 Mar 2024

Dr. Sara Twogood – OBGYN

Gloss Angeles,

19 Nov 2022

The Ultimate Pregnancy Skincare and Beauty Episode: What Do Avoid and More

The Dream, Pushkin,

20 Jan 2020

S2 E5: Birthing a Bad Dream

nvironmental Health Perspectives, vol. 128, no. 11,

03 Nov 2020