
Biftu Mekonnen Mengesha MD MAS (She/Her)
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1001 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94122
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Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Complex Family Planning, 2015 - 2017
University of California, San FranciscoMAS, Clinical research , 2015 - 2017
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011 - 2015
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2028
IL State Medical License 2014 - 2015
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Pilot Implementation of a National, Web-Based Abortion Curriculum for Obstetrics-Gynecology Residents.Biftu Mengesha, Elizabeth Lutz, AnnaMarie Connolly, Aliza Adler, Amanda Teal
O&G Open. 2026-04-01 - 1 citationsRacism in contraceptive care: 'that trust barrier is really hard to build back up, rightfully so'.Yasaman Zia, Sophie Morse, Alejandra Alvarez, Christina Pineda, Erica Somerson
Culture, Health & Sexuality. 2025-12-23 - 6 citationsProvision of DMPA-SC for self-administration in different practice settings during the COVID-19 pandemic: Data from providers across the United States.Alison B Comfort, Alejandra Alvarez, Suzan Goodman, Ushma Upadhyay, Biftu Mengesha
Contraception. 2024-03-01
Press Mentions
Legislature Should End Antiquated Regulation for Certified Nurse-MidwivesJune 1st, 2020
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