About
Dr. Shamsah Amersi earned her B.S. in Psychobiology with Honors Distinction, Summa Cum Laude, from UCLA before completing her medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. At UCSF, she graduated Alpha Omega Alpha, an honor reserved for the top 1% of medical school graduates nationwide. She also received the Chancellor's Service Award and Chancellor's Mentor Award at graduation and earned honors across all core clerkships. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Irvine in 2002, the same year she opened her solo private practice in Santa Monica. She holds board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship status with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Amersi immigrated to the United States at age 13. She has delivered over 13,000 babies during her career and serves as personal physician to high-profile clients and celebrities throughout Los Angeles. Her clinical focus extends well beyond traditional OB/GYN. She specializes in holistic hormone health, perimenopause and menopause management, PCOS, GLP-1 microdosing for metabolic health, cancer genetic testing, and longevity and healthspan medicine. She holds a Global Specialist designation in Holistic Hormone Health, Perimenopause, Menopause, PCOS, and Obstetrics. National publications have recognized her as one of the Best of the Best Doctors in Los Angeles for 2024 and 2025, and she has earned Top Doctors of the United States recognition across multiple years. She speaks English and Spanish.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. in Psychobiology with Honors Distinction, Summa Cum Laude, UCLA (1990–1994)
Medical School
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (MD, 1994–1998)
Residency
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Irvine (1998–2002)
Additional Training
Alpha Omega Alpha (top 1% of medical school graduates, UCSF); Chancellor's Service Award and Chancellor's Mentor Award, UCSF; Global Specialist designation in Holistic Hormone Health, Perimenopause, Menopause, PCOS, and Obstetrics
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Amersi right for?
Dr. Amersi is a strong fit for women seeking comprehensive gynecologic and hormonal care across every life stage. Patients navigating perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, or metabolic concerns benefit from her precision-based approach. She also serves women with high-risk pregnancies or complex obstetric needs. Patients interested in longevity medicine and proactive biomarker tracking find her practice well-suited to those goals. Her fluency in Spanish makes her accessible to Spanish-speaking patients throughout the Los Angeles area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Amersi specializes in a wide range of women's health conditions. Her core focus areas include perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, hormonal imbalance, high-risk obstetrics, and longevity medicine. She also treats chronic pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, vaginal atrophy, incontinence, lichen sclerosus, and PMS/PMDD. She offers GLP-1 microdosing protocols for metabolic health and weight management.
Yes, Dr. Amersi holds board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also holds fellowship status with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, designating her as a FACOG. At UCSF School of Medicine, she earned Alpha Omega Alpha distinction, an honor reserved for the top 1% of medical school graduates nationwide.
Dr. Amersi earned her medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. S. in Psychobiology with Honors Distinction. She then completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Irvine in 2002.
Yes, Dr. Amersi offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy as part of her hormonal health services. She holds a Global Specialist designation in Holistic Hormone Health, Perimenopause, and Menopause. She uses advanced biomarker mapping across metabolic, hormonal, vascular, and cognitive systems to guide her treatment plans.
Dr. Amersi offers the MonaLisa Touch vaginal laser, a non-surgical treatment for vaginal atrophy and related conditions. It addresses symptoms including vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, urogenital atrophy, and vaginal laser rejuvenation. Patients experiencing discomfort related to hormonal changes, perimenopause, or menopause are often good candidates for this treatment.
Yes, Dr. Amersi provides high-risk obstetric care. She holds hospital privileges at Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, where she can manage complex pregnancies. She also offers noninvasive prenatal testing and infertility evaluation as part of her obstetric services.
Dr. Amersi has delivered more than 13,000 babies over the course of her career. She opened her private practice in Santa Monica in 2002 and has provided obstetric care to patients throughout Greater Los Angeles. She serves as personal physician to high-profile clients and celebrities in the area.
Yes, Dr. Amersi offers telehealth appointments for patients throughout California. Virtual visits allow patients to consult with her on a wide range of gynecologic, hormonal, and wellness concerns. Patients outside the Santa Monica area can access her care remotely.
Yes, Dr. Amersi speaks both English and Spanish. This makes her practice accessible to Spanish-speaking women across the Los Angeles area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026