Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon
Dr. Azadeh A. Nezhat is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with more than 20 years of experience in women’s health, specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, endometriosis, fibroid management, infertility, and menopausal care.
She is recognized for her patient-centered, evidence-based approach and her commitment to advancing women’s health through both clinical care and research innovation.
Areas of Expertise
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (Laparoscopic & Robotic)
- Endometriosis Diagnosis and Management
- Fibroid Treatment and Uterine-Sparing Surgery
- Pelvic Pain and Adhesion Disorders
- Menopause and Hormonal Health
- Infertility and Reproductive Surgery
- Holistic and Office-Based Gynecology
Brief Resume
- BS, Applied Biology – Georgia Institute of Technology
- MD, Doctor of Medicine – Medical College of Georgia
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology – University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
- Partner Physician – Atlanta Women’s Health Group | Roswell OB/GYN, Atlanta, GA
- Attending Physician and Surgeon – Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, Palo Alto, CA
- Co-Director – Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Camran Nezhat Institute, Palo Alto, CA
- Active Staff – Stanford Hospital and Clinics
- Volunteer Clinical Faculty – University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
- Fellow – American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
Notable Accomplishments Include
- Over two decades of experience providing comprehensive gynecologic care and advanced minimally invasive procedures for complex pelvic conditions.
- Co-Director of a nationally recognized fellowship program training future gynecologic surgeons in advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
- Principal and Co-Investigator in multiple national and international clinical research studies focused on innovation in endometriosis detection, infertility treatment, and women’s reproductive health technologies.
- Contributor to over 20 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and medical journals, including the Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Journal of Clinical Medicine.
- Recognized for her collaborative, patient-centered philosophy, combining surgical precision with compassionate care and holistic wellness.
Philosophy
Dr. Nezhat believes that every woman deserves access to individualized, minimally invasive options for managing her reproductive health. She is deeply committed to educating, empowering, and guiding patients toward the safest and most effective treatments — whether for fertility, endometriosis, or gynecologic surgery — always with the goal of improving quality of life and long-term outcomes.
