About
Steven Rad, MD, FACOG, holds double board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with a subspecialty in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and high-risk pregnancies. He earned his medical degree with honors from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Drew Medical Education Program. He completed both his OB/GYN internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he then finished a Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He expanded his skills further through international fetal training programs in the United Kingdom, Austria, Israel, and the United States, focusing on fetal echocardiography, sonography, and early fetal scans.
Dr. Rad serves as a clinical instructor and assistant professor of OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine at UCLA and UCSF Medical Centers. Peers at UCSF and Cedars-Sinai have recognized him for teaching excellence. He also founded the Dr. Steve Rad Ultrasound Academy for OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. LA Magazine named him the best Maternal-Fetal specialist in Los Angeles for six consecutive years, and Pasadena Magazine named him a Top Doctor of 2023. He earned Southern California Rising Star recognition for four years running. Dr. Rad is passionate about caring for women with the most complex, highest-risk pregnancies. He draws on a multidisciplinary network of rheumatologists, pediatric cardiologists, and other specialists for intricate cases. He counts neurosonography, prenatal genetic testing, and advanced fetal ultrasound among his core clinical interests.
Education & Training
Medical School
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Drew Medical Education Program (graduated with honors)
Residency
OB/GYN internship and residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship
Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Additional Training
Additional training at international fetal programs in the United Kingdom, Austria, Israel, and the United States, focusing on fetal echocardiography, sonography, and early fetal scans
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rad right for?
Dr. Rad is the right fit for women carrying high-risk or complex pregnancies. Patients with conditions like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, lupus, or placental complications benefit from his subspecialty training. Women of advanced maternal age or those who have experienced recurrent miscarriage find strong support in his care. His practice also serves patients who need advanced prenatal genetic testing or detailed fetal imaging. Those who require flexible access, including in-home visits or virtual care, will find his model accommodating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rad specializes in high-risk pregnancies and maternal-fetal medicine. He treats conditions including pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, lupus in pregnancy, placental complications, and seizure disorders during pregnancy. He also manages recurrent miscarriage, advanced maternal age cases, and fetal abnormalities identified through early ultrasound or genetic testing.
Yes. Dr. Rad holds double board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He carries separate board certifications in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He also holds the FACOG designation as a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Rad earned his medical degree with honors from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Drew Medical Education Program. He completed his OB/GYN internship, residency, and Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He also trained at international fetal programs in the United Kingdom, Austria, Israel, and the United States.
Yes. Dr. Rad includes an ultrasound at every prenatal visit. He uses GE 3D and 4D high-definition technology, which he notes is available at only a few practices worldwide. His team can identify fetal abnormalities as early as 11 to 16 weeks.
Dr. Rad offers advanced fetal ultrasound in 3D and 4D, neurosonography, and fetal echocardiograms. He also performs prenatal genetic testing, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, whole exome sequencing, and alpha-fetoprotein testing. These services support early and detailed assessment of fetal development.
Yes. Dr. Rad offers in-home prenatal care for patients who cannot travel. He also provides virtual consultations through telemedicine. For patients traveling from outside Los Angeles or from abroad, his practice runs a dedicated Fly-In Program.
Dr. Rad serves as a clinical instructor and assistant professor of OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine at both UCLA and UCSF Medical Centers. He also founded the Dr. Steve Rad Ultrasound Academy for OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Peers at UCSF and Cedars-Sinai have recognized him for teaching excellence.
Yes. LA Magazine named Dr. Rad the best Maternal-Fetal specialist in Los Angeles for six consecutive years. Pasadena Magazine named him a Top Doctor of 2023. He also earned Southern California Rising Star recognition for four consecutive years.
Yes. For intricate or complex pregnancies, Dr. Rad draws on a multidisciplinary network that includes rheumatologists, pediatric cardiologists, and other specialists. This approach supports patients whose conditions require input from multiple fields of medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026