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Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi is transforming women’s healthcare in Beverly Hills with her luxury practice and comprehensive gynecological services for high-profile patients. Known for her successful diagnoses and health advocacy through her podcast ‘SHE MD,’ she empowers women to prioritize their health issues. With a focus on individualized care, she addresses overlooked conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis. Aliabadi’s innovative approach includes advocating for women’s health through new technologies and educational platforms, while emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.
Beverly Hills – Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi has become a prominent figure in women’s healthcare, particularly known for providing specialized gynecological services to a range of high-profile patients in Hollywood. Operating out of her upscale office in Beverly Hills, the environment is designed to offer comfort and luxury, boasting features like a massive glass chandelier, ceramic sculptures, and expansive windows that provide stunning views of the Hollywood Hills. Dr. Aliabadi has established herself as a trusted healthcare provider, delivering babies for celebrities including Rihanna, Khloe Kardashian, and Hailey Bieber.
Dr. Aliabadi is not just a practitioner but also an advocate for women’s health awareness. She co-hosts the podcast “SHE MD,” launched in March 2022 by Dear Media, which aims to educate women about often-overlooked medical conditions. Featured in the podcast are interviews with celebrity patients and medical experts discussing vital topics such as fertility, breast cancer, menopause, and endometriosis. Each episode aims to empower listeners with actionable health information.
Among her notable contributions to women’s health, Dr. Aliabadi diagnosed Olivia Munn with breast cancer and introduced her to the Tyrer-Cuzick test, revealing a high lifetime risk score. Following her diagnosis, Munn underwent a double mastectomy, crediting Dr. Aliabadi for her proactive care. Other patients such as Tiffany Haddish and Florence Pugh have also benefitted from Dr. Aliabadi’s expertise, with Haddish diagnosed with endometriosis and Pugh with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Despite the privileged background of many of her patients, Dr. Aliabadi has observed that healthcare symptoms often go dismissed. This common frustration has led various patients to share their experiences on “SHE MD,” aiming to encourage others to advocate for their health. With a significant social media presence, including over 441,000 followers on Instagram, Dr. Aliabadi also leverages online platforms to share health-related information and engage with a broader audience.
Dr. Aliabadi draws on her extensive medical training after emigrating from Tehran at the age of 17. She completed her medical education at Georgetown University and her residency at USC Medical Center, later opening a private practice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2002. Emphasizing a holistic approach, she integrates various health aspects, including mental well-being, during her consultations.
About seven years ago, Dr. Aliabadi made the decision to stop accepting insurance, instead offering “superbills” to her patients for reimbursement purposes. This transition allows her to dedicate ample time to each patient, particularly those with complex health concerns that have previously gone undiagnosed. One of her patients, Mayan Lopez, daughter of comedian George Lopez, was diagnosed with insulin-resistant PCOS after years of unresolved symptoms.
Dr. Aliabadi voices her ambitions for the future of healthcare, showing enthusiasm towards emerging technologies that promise to enhance patient care. She recently launched a new nutritional supplement called Ovii, specifically targeting women with PCOS, although it has not undergone peer-reviewed clinical testing. There are also plans to explore the use of chatbots aimed at expanding access to women’s health education.
Through her platform, Dr. Aliabadi seeks to combat the misinformation regarding women’s health that is prevalent on social media, empowering women to demand better care from their healthcare providers. She encourages her daughters to consider careers in medicine or technology that focus on enhancing women’s health, emphasizing the importance of being one’s own health advocate.
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- Los Angeles Times: Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
- AOL: She Delivered Hailey Bieber’s Baby
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- Wikipedia: Women’s Health
- Fortune: Olivia Munn and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
