Dominika Seidman

Dominika Seidman, MD, MAS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She practices at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and is affiliated with the Bixby Center. Her clinical work focuses on reproductive health services for diverse populations, particularly vulnerable groups.

Dr. Seidman completed her medical education at Harvard Medical School (2009), followed by an Ob/Gyn residency at Northwestern University (2013). She then pursued specialized fellowships at UCSF in Reproductive Infectious Disease (2014) and Family Planning (2017).

Her research spans HIV prevention, family planning, reproductive infectious diseases, and specialized pregnancy care for homeless women with substance use disorders. She has developed expertise in safer conception options for HIV-affected couples and the implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis during pregnancy. Her work often addresses health disparities and incorporates community-informed approaches to improve reproductive healthcare access.

Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on addressing reproductive healthcare challenges for marginalized populations, particularly women experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. She has contributed significantly to understanding HIV prevention strategies during pregnancy and the implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis across the reproductive continuum.

• Goldsmith Award for empathy to patients and families among interns across the medical center, Northwestern (2010)
• Perlman Award for leadership among residents & fellows across the medical center, Northwestern (2013)
• Outstanding Clinical Fellow UCSF (2013)
• Excellence in Resident Teaching, UCSF Ob Gyn & RS (2014, 2015, 2016)

Dr. Seidman's work demonstrates a commitment to addressing complex reproductive health challenges through clinical practice, research, and education. She has developed community-informed approaches to improve healthcare communication and access for vulnerable populations, with particular attention to ethical considerations in reproductive settings.