 Our
Physicians
Rifaat Salem M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Director and Founder
 A graduate of University of Southern California Medical School,
Dr. Salem earned a doctorate in Neuroendocrinology from University
of California, Los Angeles. He held two National Institute of Health
Fellowships in Neuroendocrinology and performed breakthrough
research which helped establish the mechanism of certain steroid
hormones. Dr. Salem has published numerous scientific research
articles in the leading national and international fertility
journals. This research has been instrumental in advancing the
understanding and treatment of infertility.
Dr. Salem acquired his extensive clinical experience in infertility
and microsurgery at institutions such as the University of British
Columbia, Stanford, The Microsurgical Institute of San Francisco, and
Pacific Fertility Center of San Francisco. He was also medical
director and one of the founders of Pacific Fertility Center Torrance
for six years. He has Master's Degrees in both Biochemistry and
Physiology. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and
Gynecology and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries via phone at
(310) 376-7000 or e-mail.
Dr. Sohila Zarandy, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S.
Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist
 Sohila Zarandy, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S. was born in Tehran, Iran
and graduated from Tehran University Medical School. Dr. Zarandy did
her postgraduate in surgery in England. She did her internship in
Mercy Hospital and Medical Center of Chicago. She finished her
residency at Hangmann Medical College of Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Zarandy
did a year of fellowship in Perinatal Medicine in Beth Israel Hospital
and Harvard Medical School and stayed on as Faculty (Clinical
Instructor). She completed her fellowship in Reproductive
Endocrinology and infertility at the University of Illinois, in
Chicago. Dr. Zarandy is a member of the several prestigious medical
societies, including The American College of OB-GYN and The American
College of Surgeons. She has given lectures around the country and has
done several research projects.
Dr. Zarandy held the position of Clinical Instructor at Harvard
Medical School for three years. She did her fellowship in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility at University of Illinois in Chicago,
during which time she held the title of Assistant Professor. Dr.
Zarandy was also an Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at Loyola University
of Chicago. Her most recent position was at Case Western Reserve
Medical School where she was Clinical Assistant Professor while she
had her own private practice.
Dr. Zarandy is married to a Neuro-Radiologist and has three
children, one of which is currently in medical school. Her sister and
brother are also practicing physicians. Along with English, Dr.
Zarandy also speaks fluent Farsi.
Maher Abdallah, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Irvine Medical Director
 Dr.
Abdallah is double board certified in Reproductive
Endocrinology/Infertility and Obstetrics/Gynecology. He served as an
assistant professor and medical student clerkship director at the
University of Louisville before joining PRC. His professional
interests include IVF, PGD, genetic testing, donor oocytes and
surrogacy. Dr. Abdallah has extensive experience with Laparoscopy,
hysteroscopy, tubal reversals, proximal tubal cannulation and
unblocking fallopian tubes. He is currently involved in research to
better understand implantation and new surgical techniques. Dr.
Abdallah has performed hundreds of IVF procedures with phenomenally
high pregnancy and delivery rates.
Dr. Abdallah earned his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College
(Biochemistry-Cum Laude) and his M.D. from Upstate Medical University
at Syracuse, N.Y. He earned his fellowship In Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility at University of Louisville where he was
winner of Teaching Fellow of the Year in 2000.
After fellowship, Dr. Abdallah joined the faculty at the University
of Louisville as an assistant professor and medical student clerkship
director. He is winner of the national American Professors of
Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Award in 2005 And University of
Louisville Teacher Of The Year Award in 2004-2005. Dr. Abdallah was
Primary Investigator on a research grant to understand implantation
and co investigator of an NIH grant to understand recurrent
miscarriage, endometriosis and IVF implantation.
Dr. Abdallah published over eight manuscripts in peer reviewed
journals during 2005-2006 and presented over 30 abstracts at national
meetings during 2002-2006. He is also the author of book chapters on
Operative Laparoscopy in internationally known textbooks. Dr. Abdallah
is currently involved in extensive research on how hormone replacement
therapy affects breast cancer and the cardiovascular system.
Dr. Abdallah is a member of American College of Obstetrics &
Gynecology, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Society of
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, and the American Association
of Gynecological Laparoscopist. Dr. Abdallah enjoys travel and sports.
He is married and resides in Irvine.
See Dr. Abdallah's Curriculum Vitae
Tayyab Rahil, PhD., HCLD, ELD (ABB)
Scientific Director
 Dr.
Rahil received PhD degree from University of Minnesota after
completing a series of studies on sperm-oocyte interaction and early
embryo development in vitro. He did his postdoctoral fellowship at
Center for Research on Reproduction and Women’s Health, School of
Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. During fellowship, he worked on
NIH funded project to study the molecular causes of male infertility.
Dr. Rahil has almost 20 years of mammalian gamete biology
experience. He has presented his work on gamete biology and early
embryonic development in vitro at various scientific forums including
meetings of Society for the Study of Reproduction, American Society of
Reproductive Medicine, and Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. One of
his areas of interest is production of developmentally competent
embryos in vitro. His expertise includes blastocyst culture,
gamete/embryo micromanipulation (ICSI, AH, embryo biopsy and
fixation), preservation of fertility, and establishment of clinical
reproductive laboratories. Using his skills, he has successfully
contributed at various fertility clinics in east as well as west coast
of the USA.
Dr. Rahil is board certified as High Complexity Laboratory Director
(HCLD), Embryology Laboratory Director (ELD), and Supervisor
(Embryology and Andrology) by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB).
He is member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine, American
Association of Bioanalysts, and College of Reproductive Biology.
“Helping people make families remains my passion,” says Dr. Rahil.
See Dr. Rahil's Curriculum Vitae
(PDF file)
Mazin Abdullah, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Burbank - Tarzana Medical Director
 Dr.
A. Mazin, M.D. is board certified in Gynecology and board elitgible
in Reproductive Endicronology and Infertility. He was trained at the
nationally recognized University of Louisville fellowship program,
where he was teaching fellow of the year in 2001. Dr. Mazin has
performed over four hundred IVF procedures with amazing pregnancy
and delivery rates. Dr. Mazin was involved in one of the largest
surgical studies on fallopian tube reanastomosis and proximal tubal
cannulations. He succeeds with surgical tubal repair and tubal
reversals. Dr. Mazin excels in all aspects of Infertility Surgery.
Dr. Mazin was involved in a large research project investigating the
effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on the cardiovascular
system. He has also performed extensive basic science research on
the hCG receptor in the animal model.
Dr. Mazin is married and he resides in Pasadena. His wife is a
computer engineer. He was a professional soccer player and continues
to enjoy this sport along with basketball and volleyball. He travels
frequently and enjoys skiing.
Dr. Zhihong Yang, D.V.M., MSc, Ph.D.
Senior Laboratory Director
 Dr. Yang has studied in the areas of reproductive physiology and
biomedicine in the United States, Canada and China. Upon completing
his education, Dr. Yang has been working and conducting research in
the field of reproductive technologies for more than fifteen years.
Dr. Yang is a member of the American Society for Reproductive
Medicine, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. He
has published his studies in national and international journals and
meetings over the years. He is also a recipient of international
academic awards. He has been actively involved in international
academic exchange programs and served as education committee member.
Dr. Yang was former full-time clinical professor at University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine prior to join Pacific Reproductive
Center.
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