Dr. Arian Khorshid, United States

Arian Khorshid, MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) specialist who takes a personalized, practical approach to helping people build their families.

Empathy, empowerment, and equity are the cornerstones of Dr. Khorshid's professional practice and identity.

His academic journey began in biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with High Distinction. He then moved to Colorado for a year of service with AmeriCorps, teaching sex education to middle and high school students and volunteering as a birth doula for refugee families. He subsequently earned his medical degree at the University of Colorado, where he received several merit scholarships for his contributions to medical education and care for underserved communities. Dr. Khorshid completed his OB/GYN residency and REI fellowship at Stanford University, where he received the nationally recognized 2022 SREI Award for Excellence in REI.

Dr. Khorshid is committed to balancing cost-conscious, evidence-based care while embracing innovation to create positive change. His research has focused on the cost-effectiveness of IVF treatments, causes of recurrent pregnancy loss, and the role of AI in reproductive medicine. He received a highly selective NIH grant for research on the effects of biological aging on fertility and pregnancy loss and has presented several award-winning research papers at national conferences.

A strong advocate for equitable access to fertility treatment, Dr. Khorshid lobbied to expand insurance coverage for IVF in California. His professional interests also include LGBTQ+ family building, oncofertility, fertility preservation, and recurrent pregnancy loss.

Dr. Khorshid is fluent in English and Farsi. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing backgammon, and drinking tea.