Assistant Professor
Ambulatory Executive Medical Director for Women's Health
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Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 490 Illinois Street, Box 0132 San Francisco, CA 94143 |
| Practice Phone: | 415-353-2566 |
Research/Clinical Interests
Preeclampsia, maternal transplants, maternal hepatic disorders and maternal cardiac conditions.
Education/Training
| Year | Institution & Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada | BSc | Honors Biology |
| 2010 | University of Texas, Houston | PhD | Biochemistry and Reproductive Biology |
| 2011 | University of Texas, Houston | MD | Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 2015 | Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia | Residency | Education & Administrative Chief Resident |
| 2018 | Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven | Fellowship | Maternal Fetal Medicine |
Achievements & Recognition
| Year | Major Honors |
|---|---|
| 2021 | UCSF - SOM Dean's Commendation for Exceptional Volunteerism and Community Service |
| 2020 | UCSF - Department of OBGYN & RS, Outstanding Resident Teaching Award |
| 2019 | UCSF - UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award, Honorable Mention |
| 2017 & 2016 | AJOG - Outstanding Reviewer |
| 2015 | Ob/Gyn Education Chief Resident Award for Outstanding Participation in Medical Education |
| 2015 | AAGL Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology |
| 2015 | "S. Leon Israel Award" for Resident Research, District III ACOG Resident Education Day |
| 2013 | Resident Teaching Award, DUCOM Ob/Gyn Residency Program |
| 2010 | Student Travel Award for TAOG/ACOG Annual Meeting |
| 2009 | Inaugural University of Texas System Jess Hay Chancellor's Fellow |
| 2009 | University of Texas - Medical School's Dean Research Award |
| 2009 | Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation Fellow |
Selected Publications
Sarkar M, Grab J, Irani RA. “Reply to:Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: An under recognized complication of maternal NAFLD?" J Hepatol.2021 Mar;74(3):752-753. doi:10.1016/j.hep.2020.11.022.Epub 2020 Dec 15. PMID: 33339610.
Mei JY, Muñoz HE, Kim JS, Szlachta-McGinn A, Blat C, Rao R, Han CS, Irani RA, Afshar Y. “Rates of Cesarean Conversion and Associated Predictors and Outcomes in Planned Vaginal Twin Deliveries.” Am J Perinatol. 2020 Oct 8. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1718368. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33032326.
Sarkar M, Grab J, Dodge JL, Gunderson EP, Rubin J, Irani RA, Cedars M, Terrault N. “Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes". J Hepatol. 2020 Sep;73(3):516-522. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2020.03.049. Epub 2020 Jun 9. PMID: 32531415.