Obstetrician and gynecologist, Inova Health System, Washington, DC, US

“I have always taken a great interest in how women get access to health care and many of the societal challenges they face. Obstetrics and gynecology also offer a unique blend of practice that I love: continuity with my patients, a combination of surgical and clinical work, and an opportunity to help patients through truly vulnerable times.”

Areas of expertise

Obstetrics and gynecology

“What I feel most passionate about is making health information feel accessible and understandable to my patients so they can feel more in charge during important health care decisions.”

— Dr. Nazaneen Homaifar

Areas of expertise

Obstetrics and gynecology

“What I feel most passionate about is making health information feel accessible and understandable to my patients so they can feel more in charge during important health care decisions.”

— Dr. Nazaneen Homaifar

Career

Inova Health System – Obstetrician and gynecologist, since 2021
Medical advisor on product development and content projects for women’s health start-ups, since 2020
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center – Assistant clinical professor in the department of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive services, 2013–2017

Education

UCSF – Residency in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive services, 2013–2017
Duke University School of Medicine – Medical degree, 2013
Harvard Business School – Master of Business Administration, 2011
Duke University – Bachelor of Arts in public policy analysis, 2006

Awards and achievements

Fulbright Scholar, evaluated adolescent reproductive and sexual health policies and programs in collaboration with the Direction of Population in the Moroccan Ministry of Health in Rabat, Morocco, 2006–2007

Academic memberships

Member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Member of the Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Appearances and publications in other media

Journal of Medical Systems, vol. 45, no. 5,

06 Apr 2021

Experiences in Electronic Consultation (eConsult) Service in Gynecology from a Quaternary Academic Medical Center

International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. 120, no. 2, pp. 195–99,

01 Feb 2013

Emergency Obstetrics Knowledge and Practical Skills Retention among Medical Students in Rwanda Following a Short Training Course

Health Care for Women International, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 118–33,

23 Feb 2005

Interviews with Senegalese Commercial Sex Trade Workers and Implications for Social Programming

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