Research Fellow, Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Contact Information
| Mailing Address: |
2356 Sutter St, J140 San Francisco, CA 94115 |
| Practice Phone: | 415/885-7788 |
Research and Clinical Interests
Research Interests: Fibroids, adenomyosis, minimally invasive surgery, alternatives to hysterectomy for abnormal uterine bleeding and uterine fibroids, medically underserved populations, health care disparities, first-generation academic mentorship
Clinical Interests: General obstetrics and gynecology including: Abnormal uterine bleeding including fibroids and adenomyosis; Family planning and contraceptive management; Caring for underserved populations in San Francisco and within the United States
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA | M.D. | Medicine |
| 2022 | Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA | Residency | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2014-2018 | Neil, Lorraine, and Leo Strassburg Memorial Scholar |
| 2014-2018 | Ronald E. McNair Fellow |
Selected Publications
Soriano, A., Allen, A., Malykhina, A. P., Andy, U., Harvie, H., & Arya, L. (2021). Relationship of Pain Catastrophizing With Urinary Biomarkers in Women With Bladder Pain Syndrome. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 10.1097/SPV.0000000000001041. Advance online publication.
Dieter, A. A., Mueller, M. G., Andy, U. U., Kirby, A. C., Dwarica, D. S., Amundsen, C. L., Gregory, W. T., Desai, S., Clayton, L., Squires, N. A., Allen, A., Casper, K. P., Murphy, M. J., Shepherd, J. P., & Developed by the AUGS Junior Faculty Research Network (2021). Baseline Characteristics, Evaluation, and Management of Women With Complaints of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 27(5), 275–280.
Nikpour, G., Allen, A., Rafie, S., Sim, M., Rible, R., & Chen, A. (2020). Pharmacy Implementation of a New Law Allowing Year-Long Hormonal Contraception Supplies. Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland), 8(3), 165. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy8030165