Yasser El-Sayed, Professor

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

Bio

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.

Clinical Focus

High Risk Pregnancies
Obstetrics
Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Academic Appointments

Professor - University Medical Line, Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine
Professor - University Medical Line (By courtesy), Pediatrics - Neonatology
Professor - University Medical Line (By courtesy), Surgery
Member, Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI)

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)
Director, Dunlevie MFM Center for Discovery, Innovation and Clinical Impact, Stanford University (2021 - Present)
Ford Family Endowed Obstetrician-in-Chief, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (2024 - Present)

Honors & Awards

Outstanding Resident Instructor Award In Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1992)
Excellence in Teaching Award, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1994)
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)
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)
The Alwin C. Rambar-James B.D. Mark Award for Excellence in Patient Care., Stanford School of Medicine (2007)
The Henry I. Darner Award, American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society (2007)
Arthur L. Bloomfield Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Teaching of Clinical Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (May27, 2010)

Professional Education

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)

Contact

Alternate Contact Jacquie Laskey Administrative Assistant JLaskey@stanfordchildrens.org Tel: 650 725-8623

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Center for Academic Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology 453 Quarry Rd MC 5317 Palo Alto CA 94304 Tel: (650) 725-8623 Fax: (650) 723-7737

Additional Clinical Info

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

High Risk Obstetrics: preterm labor, preeclampsia, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis and therapy

2025-26 Courses

Independent Studies
- Directed Reading in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  OBGYN 299 (Win, Spr)
- Early Clinical Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  OBGYN 280 (Win, Spr)
- Graduate Research in Reproductive Biology
  OBGYN 399 (Win, Spr)
- Medical Scholars Research
  OBGYN 370 (Win, Spr)
- Undergraduate Research in Reproductive Biology
  OBGYN 199 (Win, Spr)

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