Tami Rowen

Dr. Tami Rowen is an internationally recognized Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a focus on Sexual Health and Transgender Health. She serves as the Medical Director of Perioperative Services for the obstetrics and gynecology department, and is a lead gynecologic surgeon at UCSF.

• Education: MD and MS in Health and Medical Sciences from a joint UC Berkeley/UCSF program
• Training: Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCSF

Her research spans sexual health for women with cancer, transgender individuals, and disabilities, including family planning studies in developing countries. Recent work includes telehealth pelvic yoga programs for chronic pain and surveys assessing sexual health provider knowledge. She has authored numerous publications in Journal of Sexual Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America.

• Scientific Awards: Kreven's Award for Clinical Excellence (2009-2010), Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor (2005-2006), Social and Behavioral Science Innovation Award (2008)
• Key Collaborations: International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, World Professional Association for Transgender Health

Dr. Rowen actively contributes to clinical guidelines and palliative care strategies, emphasizing patient-centered approaches to sexual health education and cancer survivorship. Her surgical expertise includes laparoscopy, vaginal surgery, and vulvar procedures.