AparnaSridharMDMPH

General Gynecology, General Obstetrics, STD Gynecology

Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine

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Office
200 Med Plz
Ste 220
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone+1 310-794-7274

Fax+1 310-794-7436

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. I provide full scope obstetrics and gynecology care. I am currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles.
I serve as the clerkship director and a faculty for Obstetrics and Gynecology department. I am passionate about teaching medical students, residents and fellows. I have special interest in clinical research with special interest in combining technology into patient and physician education. I am an active member of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist. I work in the global women's health arena and actively involved in working with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Complex Family Planning, 2011 - 2013
UCLA Fielding School of Public HealthMPH, Community Health Sciences, 2011 - 2013
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical SchoolResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007 - 2011
Mysore Medical CollegeClass of 2005

FOGSI Badlaav Achiever Award The Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India, 2024
LA Top Doctors 2019-2024
FOGSI Achiever Award The Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Societies of India, 2023
APGO Humanism in Teaching Award APGO, 2023
Martin-Peterson Scholar Award ACOG, 2022
APGO Excellence in Teaching Award APGO, 2016
Mentorship and teaching award UCLA, 2013
Junior Fellow Research Award ACOG, 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 resident UMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2011
Golden Apple for Excellence in Teaching UMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2011
Excellence in Research – Fourth year residency project UMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2011
Excellence in Research – Third year residency projects UMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2010
Arnold P.Gold Award for Excellence in Teaching and Humanism UMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2010
Best teaching resident award UMDNJ/ Rutgers, 2008
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PubMed

13 citations
Non-pharmacological anxiety reduction with immersive virtual reality for first-trimester dilation and curettage: a pilot study
Aparna Sridhar, Zhang Shiliang, Ryan Woodson, Lorna Kwan
The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care. 2020-11-03
5 citations
Effect of theory-based contraception comics on subjective contraceptive knowledge: a pilot study
Aparna Sridhar, Sarah Friedman, Jonathan Grotts, Bethlehem Michael
Contraception. 2019-06-01
27 citations
An Evaluation of the Implementation of Pharmacist-Prescribed Hormonal Contraceptives in California.
Priya Batra, Sally Rafie, Zhiwei Zhang, Amay V Singh, Chloe E. Bird
Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2018-05-01

Journal Articles

Surgical education for medical students: Virtual game-based learning
Juka S. Kim, Karen L. Leung, Isabel K. Eng, Aparna Sridhar, Medical Education, 2/16/2024
Collecting Family Planning Intentions and Providing Reproductive Health Information Using a Tablet-Based Video Game in India
Aparna Sridhar, MD, gatesopenresearch.org
Mobile Applications for Contraception Information: A Short Overview
Aparna Sridhar, Women's Health Issue and Care, 3/2016

IUD Insertion Pain Is Complicated. Doctors Say the New CDC Guidelines Are Only a StartAugust 20th, 2024
FDA Panel Recommends First Over-the-Counter Birth Control PillMay 10th, 2023
The Mysteries of Ovulation PainApril 27th, 2023
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Contraception Mapping ProjectBill & Melinda Gates Foundation2023–2024
UCLA Study of HateUniversity of California Los Angeles Hate Institute2022–2024
Feasibility of an Immersive Virtual Reality Intervention for First Trimester Abortion: A Pilot StudySociety of Family Planning2018–2019
Childbearing Intentions and Family Planning GameGates Foundation2016–2018
Birth Control Tales: Development and Testing of Theory Based Contraception Educational Comics for Young AdultsSociety of Family Planning2016–2017
Mobile Application for Contraception InformationFamily Planning Fellowship/ Society of Family Planning2011–2013

Member, ACOG Legislative Committee 2014 - Present
Chair, FIGO Contraception Committee 2021 - 2023
California District Newsletter Editor, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2020 - 2024

Medical Advisor, Tabu Health2016 - 2018
Medical Advisor, Clue Bio Wink2014 - 2017
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