Dr. Kudzai DomboMD

Preventive Medicine

at Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine — Santa Monica, CA

About

Kudzai Dombo, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She serves as a faculty member at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Born in the United States and raised in both Rochester, New York, and Harare, Zimbabwe, she developed a cross-cultural perspective on women's health that shapes her practice today.

Dr. Dombo earned her BS in Biology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, her MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, and completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Pennsylvania. Her early inspiration came from working in her father's internal medicine practice in Harare. She has worked with Doctors Without Borders and other NGOs across Sri Lanka, Cambodia, El Salvador, South Africa, and Haiti. Her clinical expertise covers menopause, perimenopause, menstrual disorders, PMS, reproductive health, and fertility, always informed by her understanding of how women across different cultures experience life transitions.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Medical School

Doctor of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey

Residency

Residency, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Pennsylvania

Certifications

Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist
Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Faculty member at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Conditions Treated

menopause
perimenopause
menstrual disorders
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
reproductive health conditions
fertility concerns

Who is Dr. Dombo right for?

Dr. Dombo is a strong fit for women seeking integrative and preventive care across all life stages. Patients navigating menopause, perimenopause, PMS, or fertility challenges benefit from her deep clinical expertise. Her cross-cultural background makes her especially effective with patients from diverse backgrounds. Women who want a physician who addresses root causes alongside conventional gynecologic care will find her approach well-suited to their needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Dombo treats a broad range of women's health conditions. Her clinical focus includes menopause, perimenopause, menstrual disorders, PMS, reproductive health, and fertility. She brings both functional medicine and preventive medicine perspectives to each patient's care plan.

Yes, Dr. Dombo holds board certification as an obstetrician-gynecologist. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and serves as a faculty member at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Dombo earned her MD from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. She completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Pennsylvania. She also holds a BS in Biology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Yes, Dr. Dombo integrates functional and preventive medicine into her gynecologic care. She looks at root causes and lifestyle factors alongside conventional gynecologic treatment. This approach reflects her training and her cross-cultural experience with women's health.

Dr. Dombo's early inspiration came from working in her father's internal medicine practice in Harare, Zimbabwe. Growing up across two countries gave her a cross-cultural lens on how women experience health and life transitions. That perspective continues to shape her clinical practice today.

Yes, Dr. Dombo has worked with Doctors Without Borders and other NGOs across multiple countries. She has provided care in Sri Lanka, Cambodia, El Salvador, South Africa, and Haiti. That global experience informs her culturally sensitive approach to women's health.

Dr. Dombo approaches fertility care through both conventional obstetric expertise and functional medicine principles. She evaluates the full picture of a patient's reproductive and overall health before developing a care plan. Her integrative perspective helps her identify and address underlying factors that may affect fertility.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026