Yasser El-Sayed, Professor

Yasser El-Sayed, Professor

Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB-GYN)


Charles B. and Ann L. Johnson Professor in the School of Medicine and Professor, by courtesy, of Pediatrics (Neonatology) and of Surgery

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Arabic

Biography


Dr. Yasser El-Sayed is a specialist in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics. His interests include maternal medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and prenatal diagnosis.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Wisconsin (1990) WI
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship (1996) CA
  • Residency: Stanford University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1994) CA
  • Internship: Stanford University Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency (1991) CA
  • BS, University of Oklahoma, Major in Microbiology and Minor in English (1986)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology (1997)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine (1999)

Honors & Awards
  • Arthur L. Bloomfield Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Teaching of Clinical Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (May27, 2010)
  • Excellence in Resident Education, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology National Faculty Award (2000)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2001)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1994)
  • Outstanding Resident Instructor Award In Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1992)
  • The Alwin C. Rambar-James B.D. Mark Award for Excellence in Patient Care., Stanford School of Medicine (2007)
  • The Frederick P. Zuspan Award, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Meeting (1997)
  • The Frederick P. Zuspan Award, Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Meeting (2000)
  • The Henry I. Darner Award, American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society (2007)

Administrative Appointments
  • Co-Director, Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (2013 - Present)
  • Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics, Stanford University (2013 - Present)
  • Obstetrician-in-Chief, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (2013 - Present)

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Practice Locations


LPCH- Obstetrics (Palo Alto) Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

770 Welch Rd

Palo Alto , CA 94304

(650) 498-4069

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