Associate Clinical Professor and a full scope clinical expert in Obstetrics and Gynecology, my unique experience in international and national settings gives me an in depth understanding of cultural influence on healthcare.
The My Future Family Game
Game-based intervention to teach family planning in India
Birth Control Tales
A unique website that includes comics about birth control methods
Plan A Birth Control on the App Store
An iPad mobile application for information on reversible contraception.
Education & Training
UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Obstetrics and Gynecology/ Family Planning , 2011 - 2013
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health MPH, Community Health Sciences, 2011 - 2013
Rutgers-NJMSResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007 - 2011
Mysore Medical CollegeClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License2011 - 2023
American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
LA Top Docto2020
LA Top Doctors2019
APGO Excellence in Teaching AwardAPGO, 2016
Mentorship and teaching awardUCLA, 2013
Junior Fellow Research AwardACOG, 2012
Winner of District 9 Junior Fellow Paper for "Intrauterine devices: knowledge and provision among primary care residents"ACOG, 2012
Outstanding achievement as a chief residentUMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2011
Golden Apple for Excellence in TeachingUMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2011
Excellence in Research – Fourth year residency projectUMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2011
Excellence in Research – Third year residency projectsUMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2010
Arnold P.Gold Award for Excellence in Teaching and HumanismUMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2010
Satyan Lakshminrusimha, Aparna Sridhar, Angel Alberto Herrera Guerra, Rosemary D. Higgins, George R. Saade> ;American Journal of Perinatology. 2020 Jul 19
Medical Board Member,
WiserCare IncWiserCare helps patients and providers make smarter, more confident treatment choices. I work with them to develop a birth control decision module.2013 - 2014