Sami Jabara, MD
Dr. Sami Jabara is a board certified physician in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He is currently the director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Kaiser Los Angeles. He is also a clinical associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine. Dr Jabara moved in 2010 to Southern California from Texas where he has established the Texas Tech University center for reproductive surgery and infertility and worked at Texas Tech for several years.
He completed his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania in 2002 where he had several publications and focused his research on several aspects of infertility. Dr. Jabara attended medical school at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon where he graduated with distinction, then completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Wright State University in Dayton, OH where he received several awards. He is a member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI), American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He likes to teach medical students and residents. He is involved in teaching USC medical students at Kaiser, but Also ob/gyn residents at Kaiser and reproductive endocrinology fellows at USC.
Dr Jabara speaks fluent French and Arabic (Lebanese). He often takes care of international patients who have to travel to Los Angeles for their infertility treatment. He enjoys international music, traveling and reading about history of old civilizations and religions.
Honors and Awards
- 2010 Dean's outstanding medical educator, Texas Tech University HSC
- 2009 Dean's Star teacher award, Texas Tech University HSC
- 2008 APGO surgical scholarship
- 2008 Dean's Apple teacher award, Texas Tech University HSC
- 2007 Wright State University, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Alumni Achievement Award, Department of OB/GYN, also invited judge for resident research day
- 2007 Dean's Star Teacher award, Texas Tech University HSC
- 2006 Dean's Apple teacher award, Texas Tech University HSC
- 2001 Philadelphia Area Reproductive Endocrine Society Research Paper Award
- 1999 CREOG Ortho Pharmaceutical (Best Resident Score) Annual Award
- 1998 CREOG Ortho Pharmaceutical (Best Resident Score) Annual Award
- 1997 CREOG Ortho Pharmaceutical (Best Resident Score) Annual Award
- 1996 CREOG Ortho Pharmaceutical (Best Resident Score) Annual Award
- 1995 M.D. with Distinction, American University of Beirut (Equivalent of AOA)
- 1991-95 Lebanon's Prime Minister Hariri Award, American University of Beirut
- 1988-91 Malcolm Kerr Memorial Award, American University of Beirut
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Board certified in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility since 2006
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2005
Publications
- Society Membership and Positions
- Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 2005, member since 1995
- Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility since 2006
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine since 1997
Education
- Undergraduate: American University of Beirut (BS in chemistry high distinction)
- Medical School: American University of Beirut (MD with distinction)
- Residency: Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Wright State University (Ohio)
- Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania
Areas of Expertise
- Infertility, Male Factor Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technologies
- Recurrent miscarriages
- Fibroids treatment (surgical and medical)
- Endometriosis
- PCO (Polycystic Ovaries)
- Decreased Ovarian Reserve
- Preservation of Fertility