Ari Babaknia, MD
Professor of Health Science,
Medical Director
Master of Medical Science
Physician Assistant Studies Program’
Education / Positions
1970
Tehran University
School of Medicine, MD Degree
1970-1972
Physician in Iranian Imperial Army
1972-1974
Junior Assistant Resident, Assistant Resident
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
University Hospital
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran
1974 - 1977
Junior Assistant Resident, Assistant Resident and Senior Assistant Resident
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
1977
Maryland State Medical License
1977 - 1978
Chief Resident,
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland
1978
California State Medical License
1978 - 1980
Clinical Fellow, Department of Reproductive Medicine
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
1978-1980
Consultant, Fertility Center
Keiser Permanente Medical Center, San Diego, California
1978-1980
Consultant, Fertility Center
Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego, California
1980
Board Eligible, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1980 - 1985
Coordinator, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Family Practice Center
United Western Medical Centers, Santa Ana, California
1980 - 1985
Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Family Practice Center
United Western Medical Centers, Santa Ana, California
1980 - 1986
Chairman, Medical Education Committee
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
United Western Medical Centers, Santa Ana, California
1982 - 1984
Member, Medical Executive Committee
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, California
1982
Diplomat American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1980 - 1996
Director, California Infertility Institute
Costa Mesa, California
1983-1985
Chairman, Medical Staff, Weekly Educational Meeting
United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, California
1984-1986
Member, Medical Executive Committee
United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, California
1984-1986
Director, Medical Education, Laser Medical Surgical Services
United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, California
1984-1988
Director, Medical Surgical Laser Services
United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, California
1988-1996
Medical Director, Women’s Health Services
Coastal Community Hospital, Santa Ana, California
1988 - 1996
Medical Director, Women's Health Institute of California
Costa Mesa, California
1981-1996
Consultant, Pacific Coast Fertility Center
Costa Mesa, California
1999
Principal, Investigator in Formulating a Line of Soy Food for Improving Women’s Health
2002 - 2008
Clinical Associates Professor
Department of OB-GYN
University of California Irvine
Irvine, California
2006-Present
Member, Board of Directors
Jones Foundation
Eastern Virginia School of Medicine, Norfolk, Virginia
2008-2011
Consultant, California Hospital Medical Center on Establishing a Comprehensive Women’s Wellness Center
2011-Present
Chairman,
Medical Advisory Board
Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health
!513 S, Grand Ave. LA, CA 90014
Hospital Affiliations
1980 – 1997
Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA
Active Staff
1982 – 1997
St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA
Active Staff
1987 – 1997
Coastal Communities Hospital, Santa Ana, CA
Active Status
1993 – 1996
Member, Board of Trustees
Coastal Communities Hospital, Santa Ana, CA
Memberships
1978-1980
Member, San Diego Medical Association
San Diego, California
1980-1988
Member, American Fertility and Sterility Society
1980-1986
Director of Residency Program
Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Western Medical Center Residency Program
1980-1996
Member, California Medical Association
1982-1985
Chairman, Educational Committee
United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, California
1982-1996
Member, Orange County Medical Association
1982 – 2002
Founder and Member of the Board of Directors
Nessah Cultural and Educational Center, Los Angeles
1985 – 1989
Member, Board of Directors
New Generation Technology, Fountain Valley, CA
1988 – present
Chairman, Foundation for Preservation of Persian Arts
1989 – 1992
Chairman, Board of Directors
Aussie Mineral Water Inc., Irvine, CA
1989-1996
Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
1990 – present
Chairman, Persian Jewish Heritage Research Foundation
1991
Founding Member, Graduate Society Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
1991 – 1992
Chairman, Fund Raising Committee
Magbit Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
1991 – 1996
Member, Board of Trustees
Magbit Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
1991-2001
Member, Board of Directors, Graduate Society Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
1993 – 1995
Member, Board of Directors
Orange County Jewish Federation
1993 – 1998
Member, Board of Directors
Electronic Express Inc., Nashville, TN
1994 – 1995
Member, Board of Directors
Orange County Maimmonides Society
1994 – 1995
President, Orange County Persian Jewish Society
1994 – 1995
Chairman, Fund Raising Committee
Judeo-Iranian Studies, Los Angeles, CA
1994-1998
Member, Clinical Research Team on Human Embryo Implantation Research Project, A NIH Grant At University of South Florida
1994
Chairman, Yom Hatzmaut, Orange County, J.C.C.
1997
Chairman, Scientific Committee
International Symposium on embryo Implantation; Molecular, Cellular, and Clinical Aspects, Newport Beach, CA
1997 – 2000
Member, Scientific Steering Committee on Embryo Implantation, NIH
1998 – 2000
Member, Scientific Organizing Committee; Implantation Year 2000, Molecular, Cellular & Clinical Aspects. Newport Beach, CA March 2000
2006-Present
Chairman, Philanthropic Fundraising Activities, Orange County Jewish Federation
Awards
Purdue Frederick Award the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists For excellence in medical research. May 1980
Teacher of the Year Award Family Practice Residency Program Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA 1981-1982
Physician of the Year Award Coastal Communities Hospital, Santa Ana, CA 1992
Chabad’s Founders Honor Award For establishing North County Chabad Educational Center 1989
AJL Reference Book of the Year Award (2013).
Seminars Presented
2000
Babaknia, A., Grand Rounds, Stanford University, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soy Phyto-estrogens As An Alternative to Hormone Replacement Therapy for Improving Menopausal Health, Stanford, CA, Oct 2000
2000
Babaknia, A., Soy Protein’s FDA’s Heart Health Claim. Natural Food Expo West, Anaheim, CA, March 2000
2001
Babaknia, A. , Soy and Heart Health, 2nd International Symposium on Soy Food and Human Health, Chicago, IL, Oct 2001
2001
Babaknia, A., Soy and Women’s Health, Natural Food Expo East, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct 2001
2001
Babaknia, A., Soy and Heart Health, National Natural Food Association Annual Educational Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, July 2001
2001
Babaknia, A., Soy Foods A Nutritional Solution for Improving Menopausal Health, Natural Food Expo West, Anaheim, CA, March 2002
2002
Babaknia, A., Soy and Bone Health, Soy Foods 2002, Chicago, IL
2003
Babaknia, A., Soy A Delicious Prescription for Improving Human Health, Soy Food Symposium, New Orleans, LA, Oct 2003
2003
Babaknia, A., Soy Food for Enhancing Bone Health in Post Menopausal Women, Saint Louis, MO, 2003
2004
Babaknia, A., Grand Rounds, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California Irvine, Soy As A Nutritional Choice for Improving Menopausal Health, Irvine, CA, June 2004
2004
Babaknia, A., Soy One Choice for Enhancing Menopausal Health, Soy Foods Summit 2004, San Diego, CA, 2004
2005
Babaknia, A., Soy Phytoestrogen vs, HRT for Improving Menopausal Health, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Dec 2005
2005
Babaknia, A., Soy and Menopause, A Clinician Views, Soy Foods Summit, Miami, FL, 2005
2005
Babaknia, A., Soy Prevents Bone Loss in Post Menopausal Women, Soy Symposium, Dallas, TX, 2005
2005
Babaknia, A., Soy A Natural Supplement for Improving Women’s Health, California Dietetic Association Annual Educational Meeting, Riverside, CA, 2005
2006
Babaknia, A., A Natural Soylution for Improving Midlife Women’s Health, Soy Symposium, Miami, FL, 2006
2006
Babaknia, A., Grand Rounds, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Eastern Virginia School of Medicine, Norfolk, VA, 2006
Medical/Surgical courses given
1985
Director of the Educational Course on Application of Laser in Medicine and Surgery, United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, Oct 1985
1986
Director of the Educational Course on Application of Laser in Surgical Gynecology, United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, April 1986.
1986
Director of the Educational Course on Application of Laser in Medicine and Surgery, United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, Oct 1986
1987
Director of the Educational Course on Application of Laser in Surgical Gynecology, United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, April 1987
1987
Director of the Educational Course on Application of Laser in Medicine and Surgery, United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, Oct 1987
1988
Director of the Educational Course on Application of Laser in Surgical Gynecology, United Western Medical Center, Santa Ana, CA, April 1988
Publications:
Papers:
Salimi, M., Khoyi M.A., Zendehrouh, R., and Babaknia, A.: Electrocardiographic changes following the administration of hypertonic solutions to dogs. Med. Exp. 18:164-175, 1968.
Babaknia, A. And Khoyi, M.A.: Time course of hemolysis in respiratory alkalosis. Acta Medica. Iranica. 12:81-84, 1969.
Khoyi, M.A., Djahanguiri B., and Babaknia, A.: Electrolyte water and urea content of dog kidney in acute salt depletion. Israel J. Med. Sc. 6:351, 357, 1970.
Babaknia, A.: (Thesis for receiving M.D. degree at University of Tehran – 1970), Changes in Plasma and visceral tissue electrolyte concentrations in respiratory alkalosis.
Abtahi, F., Babaknia, A., Farrokhsiar, M., and Khoyi, M.A.: Early changes in plasma and visceral tissue potassium concentrations in respiratory alkalosis. J. Med. Expt. 3:11-19, 1972.
Babaknia, A., Calfopoulos, P., and Jones, H.W.: The Stein-Leventhal syndrome and coincidental ovarian tumor. Obstet. Gynecol. 47:223, 1976.
Babaknia, A., Parsa, H., and Woodruff, J.D.: Appendicitis during pregnancy. Obstet. Gynecol. 49:40, 1977.
Babaknia, A., et al.: Appendicitis complicating pregnancy. Emergency Med., Nov.:197, 1977.
Babaknia, A., Niebyl, J.: The effect of magnesium sulfate on fetal heart baseline variability. Obstet. Gynecol. 50:2, 1978.
Babaknia, A., Castado, R.G.: False-negative oxytocin challenge test. J. Reproductive Med. 21:29, 1978.
Babaknia, A., Rock, J.A., and Jones, Jr., H.W.: Pregnancy success following abdominal myomectomy for infertility. Fertil Stril. 30:644, 1978.
Babaknia, A., Parmley, T. Placental histopathology of mid-trimester terminations. Obstet. Gynecol. 53:583, 1979.
Woodruff, J.D. and Babaknia, A.: Local Alcohol infection of the vulva: Discussion of 35 cases. Obstet. Gynecol. 54:512, 1979.
Wilkes, M.M., Babaknia, A., and Yen, S.S.C.: Pulsatile fluctuation of circulating catecholamine and their metabolites. Society for Gynecological Investigation, 323:190, 1979.
Babaknia, A., Wilkes, M.M., Quigley, M.E., and Yen, S.S.C.: Circadian rhythm in circulating concentration of deaminated metabolites of catecholamine. Society for Gynecological Investigation, 1980.
Divers, W.A., Wilkes, M.M., Babaknia, A., and Yen, S.C.C.: Effects of maternal smoking on amniotic fluid catecholamine and metabolites, B-endorphin, cortisol and prolactin levels. Society for Gynecological Investigation, 1980.
Babaknia, A.: Human in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer: medically and ethically acceptable research. Rounds 2:9, 1980.
Divers, W.A., Wilkes, M.M., Babaknia, A., and Yen, S.S.C.: An increase in catecholamine and metabolities in the amniotic fluid compartment from middle to late gestation. Am. J. Obstest. & Gynecol. 139:483, 1981.
Babaknia, A.: Microsurgical reversal of female sterilization. Rounds 3, 8, 1981.
Wilkes, M.M., Babaknia, A., and Yen, S.S.C.: Circadian rhythm in circulating concentration of DOPAC in normal women. J. Clin. Endoc. & Metab. 52:608, 1981.
Divers, W.A., Babaknia, A., and Yen, S.S.C.: Amniotic fluid catecholamine and metabolites in intrauterine growth retardation. Am. J. Obstet. & Cynecol. 141:608, 1981.
Divers, W.A., Wilkes, M.M., Babaknia, A., and Yen, S.S.C.: Maternal smoking and elevation of catecholamine and metabolites in the amniotic fluid. Aa. J. Obstet. & Gynecol. 14:625, 1981.
Babaknia, A., Demand increases for reversal of female Sterilization, Western Health News. Vol. 6, Dec 1981.
Divers, W.A., Babaknia, A., Hopper, W., Wilkes, M.M., and Yen, S.S.C.: Fetal lung maturation: amniotic fluid catecholamine, phospholipids and cortisol. Am. J. Obstet. & Gynecol. 142:440, 1982.
Babaknia, A., and Jones, H.W., Jr.: Successful human invitro fertilization. Western Medical Center Journal 7:1, 1982.
Babaknia, A.: Laparoscopic CO2 laser treatment of infertile patients with endometriosis who failed to respond to initial medical or surgical therapy. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, P 27, 1988.
Babaknia, A.: Laparoscopic CO2 laser treatment of infertile patients with mild-minimal endometriosis, following at least one year of expectant therapy. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, P 31, 1988.
Babaknia, A.: Use of laser in reproductive surgeries. Proceeding of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, P 35, 1988.
Babaknia, A.: Fertility following abdominal myomectomy. Proceedings of the 38th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Fertility Society, P 30, 1988.
Babaknia, A., Herbert, R.: Video laser laparoscopy vs. Micro surgery. Conception 1:5, 1993.
Babaknia, A., Tabibzadeh, S., Kong, Q.F.: Site and menstrual cycle-dependent expression of adhesion molecules in human endometrial vasculature., ASRM, 1993.
Tabibzadeh, S., Kong, Q.F., Babaknia, A.: Site and menstrual cycle-dependent expression of adhesion molecules in human endometrial vasculature. J. Cline. Endo. & Metab., 79:1024, 1994.
Babaknia, A., Tabibzadeh, S., Menstruation is associated with disordered expression of Desmoplakin I/II, cadherin/catenins and conversion of F to G actin in endometrial epithelium. ASRM, 1994.
Tabibzadeh, S., Babaknia, A., Liu R., Zupi, E., Marconi, D., Romanini, C.: Site and menstrual cycle-dependent expression of proteins of the TNF receptor family, and BCL-2 oncoprotein and phase specific production of TNF-alpha in human endometrium. Human Reproduction; 10:277, 1995.
Tabibzadeh, S., Babaknia, A., Kong, Q.F., Zupi, E., Marconi, D., Romanini, C., Satyaswaroop, P.G.: Menstruation is associated with disordered expression of Desmoplakin I/II, cadherin/catenins and conversion of F to G actin in endometrial epithelium. Human Reproduction; 10:776, 1995.
Tabibzadeh, S., Kong, Q.F., Babaknia, A.: Progressive expression of IL-6 in human endometrium during menstrual cycle is initiated during the implantation window. Submitted for publication: to Human Reproduction; 10:279, 1995.
Tabibzadeh, S., And Babaknia, A.: The signals and molecular pathways involved in implantation, a symbiotic interaction between blastocysts and endometrium involving adhesion and tissue invasion. Human Reproduction; 10:1579, 1995.
Rohde, L.H., Julian, J., Babaknia, A., and Carson, D.D.: Cell surface expression of HIP, a novel heparin/heparan sulfate binding protein, of human uterine epithelial cells and cell lines. J. Biol. Chem. 271:11824-11830, 1996.
Babaknia, A.: The role of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of gynecological pathologies. Frontiers in Biosciences, 1:38, 1996.
Babaknia, A.: The role of laparoscopy in treatment of gynecological pathologies. Frontiers in Biosciences, 1:43, 1996.
Tabibzadeh, S., Kong, Q.F., Babaknia, A., and Satyaswaroop, P.G.,: Heat shock proteins in human endrometrium throughout the menstrual cycle and in endometrial carcinoma. Human Reproduction, 1:633-640, 1996.
Carson, D., Surveyor, G., Pimental, R., Fazleabas, A., Babaknia, A., Gendler, S., and Julian, J.: MUC-1 and MUCINS as Inhibitors of Blastocyst Attachment. Abstract #1, Conference on Human Uterine Receptivity for Blastocyst Implantation, Reproductive Sciences Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, June 1996.
Babaknia, A., Fazleabas, A.T.,Tabibzadeh, S.: The Progressive Rise in the Expression of a Crystallin B Chain in Human Endometrium is Initiated During the Implantation Window: Modulation of Gene Expression by Steroid Hormones, ASRM, 1996.
Tabibzadeh, S., and Babaknia, A.: Molecular Lesions in Infertility. International Symposium on Embryo Implantation; Molecular, Cellular, and Clinical Aspects. 22, October 1997, Newport Beach, CA.
Julian, J.A., DeSouza, M., Babaknia, A., and Carson, D.D.: MUC-1 is Differentially Expressed in Human Uterine Luminal and Glandular epithelial Cells During the Menstrual Cycle. International Symposium on Embryo Implantation; Molecular, Cellular, and Clinical Aspects. 32, October 1997, Newport Beach, CA.
Tabibzadeh, S., Parsons, A., Kendricks, N., Maroulis, G., Shenken, R., and Babaknia, A.: Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis reveals a consistent profile for endometrial proteins throughout the menstrual cycle. Molecular Human Reproduction 2, in press, 1998.
Gruidl, M., Buyuksal, A., Babaknia, A., Fazleabas, A.T., Sivarajah, S., Satyaswaroop, P.G., Tabibzadeh, S.: The Progressive Rise in the Expression of a Crystallin B Chain in Human Endometrium is Initiated During the ImplantationWindow: Modulation of Gene Expression by Steroid Hormones. Molecular Human Reproduction, 3:333-342, 1997.
DeLoia, J.A., Kransnow, J.S., Brekosky, J., Babaknia, A., Julian, J., Carson, D.D.: Regional Specialization of MUCI in Human Uterine Epithelia. Human Reproduction, 1998.
Books
Nobel Prize Winners (1901-1970), A. Babaknia, M.D., Tehran 1972, Khajeh Press, Inc.
The Use of Progestins in Obstetrics and Gynecology, ed. By R.W. Kistner, Translated to Farsi by: H. Parsa and A. Babaknia, Tehran, 1973, J.S. Saleh, Hospital publications.
Jewish Contributions to Human Civilization, A. Babaknia, M.D. 1992, Persian Jewish Heritage Foundation Press, Newport Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Endometriosis, The 90’s Outlook. 1995 Mazda Publication; Costa Mesa,
Endometriosis, The Most Frequently Asked Questions. Ari Babaknia, M.D. 1996.
Soy: The Right Protein For Improving Your Health,( Irvine, CA. 2003)
Soy:...One Choice For Improving Menopausal Health, ( Irvine CA. 2005)
TheHolocaust, The Man’s Inhumanity to Man. A. Babaknia, M.D. (ed).4 Volumes (Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies Publication, Washington DC,2012).
Humanity, NOT: Captured Emotions of the Holocaust. A. Babaknia, M.D
(Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies Publication, Washington DC, 2014).
National and Local Media
The Orange County Register, May 10, 1980, A Special Mother’s Day
Los Angeles Times, May 11, 1985 – Cover Story, Doctor’s Picnic is Celebration of Life
Los Angeles Times, Jun 25, 1985 – Feature Story, Health Section, Concerns Raised Over Fertility Drugs
Daily Pilot, May 12, 1985 – Mother’s Day Twice As Nice
USA Today, Sep 26, 1985 – Don’t Build Your Life Around Having A Baby
Javanan Magazine – May 10, 1985, Mother’s Day … Dr. Babaknia … And Hundreds of Happy Moms
Medical Staff Colleagues WCMC, January 1985, Advance in Reproductive Medicine. A 1st Hand Account of Successful Human Invitro Fertilization
CBS Nightly News, Channel 2, Los Angeles, May 11, 1985, Miracle Doctor
NBC Nightly News Channel 4, Los Angeles, May 11, 1985, A Doctor Who Is A Miracle Worker
ABC Nightly News, Channel 7, Los Angeles, May 11, 1985, Miracle Babies
CTTV, Channel 5, Los Angeles, May 11, 1985, Miracle Doctor – Story of A Special Mother’s Day
Mercury News, May 12, 1985, San Jose, Fertility Doctor Is Mom’s Day Honoree
Keyhan International (London), July 25, 1985, Dr. Babaknia, Responsible for the Birth of 200 Miracle Babies
CNN, Oct 1985, Reversal of Tubal Legation A New Trend
CBS Evening News, Channel 2 Los Angeles, May 10, 1986, Miracle of Medicine
NBC Nightly News, Los Angeles Channel 4, May 10, 1986, Celebrating A Special Mother’s Day
CBS Evening News With Dan Rather, May 10, 1986, Miracle Baby and A Special Mother’s Day
Rahe Zendegi, May 9, 1986, Mother’s Day Picnic and An Iranian Physician
Daily Pilot, May 11, 1986, Fertility Clinic Marks Mother’s Day
The Orange County Register, May 10, 1986, A Special Mother’s Day
Anaheim Bulletin, May 10, 1986 – Mother’s Day Almost Wasn’t For These Moms
Rahe Zendegi, July 31, 1987, Laser, A New Hope for Infertile Mother
Javanan, May 1988, A Baby’s First Cry is A Music To My Ears
Rahe Zendegi, May 6, 1988, Laser, A New Innovation In Fertility and Surgery
Rahe Zendegi, Sep 30, 1988, Our Goal Is Creating A Women’s Health Center Equal to Johns Hopkins in Southern California
Los Angeles Times, May 7, 1988, A Cause for Celebrating Mother’s Day
May 13, 1988, A Reunion of Miracle Babies
Rahe Zendegi Magazine – Cover Story - Dec 1, 1989 – The Orange County’s Special Triplets
Rahe Zendegi – Cover Story, May 1, 1990, Celebrating A Special Mother’s Day
Rahe Zendegi, May 10, 1991, Dr. Babaknia and A Special Mother’s Day
Payam-e-Ashna – Cover Story, May 1992, Infertility No More
Rahe Zendegi – Cover Story, May 8, 1992, A Special Mother’s Day Story
Rahe Zendegi – Cover Story, May 7, 1993, Mother’s Day for Over 500 Special Month