Thais Aliabadi, MD — An Honest Editorial Review

Among fertility clinics in California, some of the most recognizable names in Los Angeles women's health are not reproductive endocrinologists at all — they are board-certified OB/GYNs with a public platform and a long list of longtime patients. Dr. Thais Aliabadi, who practices at 433 North Camden Drive in Beverly Hills and goes publicly by "Dr. Thaïs," is one of the most visible. Her reach through the SHE MD podcast, the Trimly tele-weight-loss program, and the Ovii PCOS supplement line has made her a common first-name search for LA-area patients thinking about PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal health, and preventive care. That visibility is useful context — but patients deciding where to begin a fertility journey should understand the actual clinical scope of her practice, which is general obstetrics and gynecology, not reproductive endocrinology.

About the Physician

Dr. Aliabadi is a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her BA in biology from UC Berkeley (with honors) and a Master's in physiology from Georgetown University, followed by her MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine (summa cum laude), where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed her internship and OB/GYN residency at LAC+USC Medical Center / USC Keck School of Medicine Women and Children's Hospital (1998–2002) and has been in private practice in Beverly Hills since 2002.

She is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she has been an attending since 2003, and she has held teaching roles with Cedars-Sinai residents and USC medical students. She is licensed by the Medical Board of California and is a member of the American Medical Association and the Los Angeles County Medical Association.

Services Offered

The practice at 433 N. Camden Drive is a general OB/GYN office with a distinct preventive and functional-health orientation. Services typically include:

• Well-woman exams and comprehensive annual gynecology
• Prenatal and obstetric care with delivery privileges at Cedars-Sinai
• In-office pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound
• PCOS evaluation and long-term management
• Endometriosis evaluation and medical management
• Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (laparoscopy)
• Perimenopause and menopause care, including hormone therapy
• Contraception and cycle management
• Basic infertility workup (hormone panel, pelvic ultrasound, HSG coordination, semen analysis ordered through a reference lab)
• Fertility preservation counseling and referral

IUI and ART (IVF, ICSI, egg retrieval, embryo transfer) are not listed as services of the practice; patients requiring those cycles are referred out.

What This Practice Is — and Isn't

Dr. Aliabadi's office is a general obstetrics and gynecology practice, not a reproductive-endocrinology (REI) or IVF center. The practice does not operate an embryology lab, does not perform egg retrievals, embryo transfers, ICSI, or PGT, and is not a SART-member clinic. For IVF, donor-egg cycles, PGT-A/PGT-M, or third-party reproduction, patients are referred to a Los Angeles–area REI. The LA market is deep and includes HRC Fertility, Pacific Fertility Center LA, Reproductive Partners Medical Group, ART Reproductive Center (Beverly Hills), California Fertility Partners, Tree of Life (Tarzana), USC Fertility, UCLA Reproductive Endocrinology, and CCRM Newport Beach. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) maintains patient resources on choosing an REI.

On the Public Platforms (SHE MD, Trimly, Ovii)

Dr. Aliabadi's clinical practice is separate from her commercial and media ventures, and patients benefit from understanding that distinction.

• SHE MD is a weekly podcast she co-hosts with Mary Alice Haney, covering PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause, fertility, and related women's-health topics with clinicians and public-figure guests. It is an educational platform, not a medical service.
• Trimly is a telemedicine weight-loss program founded by Dr. Aliabadi that combines prescribed medications with coaching, nutrition, and virtual group visits. It is a commercial tele-program, distinct from the Beverly Hills OB/GYN office.
• Ovii is a PCOS-focused supplement brand she co-founded with Mary Alice Haney. Dietary supplements are not FDA-reviewed for efficacy the way prescription drugs are, and a supplement is not a substitute for evaluation by a clinician.

Each of these should be evaluated on its own merits. None is a substitute for a longitudinal OB/GYN relationship or — when fertility treatment is indicated — for the care of a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist.

California SB 729 and Coverage

California's SB 729, signed in 2024, expanded IVF coverage requirements for large-group commercial plans and has been phasing in following Department of Managed Health Care rulemaking. Self-funded (ERISA) employer plans remain exempt. Basic OB/GYN workup at a concierge-style practice like Dr. Aliabadi's is generally billed under routine gynecologic care (and insurance participation varies by plan), while ART cycles at a downstream REI are where SB 729 matters most. See our fertility insurance mandates by state guide. Verify your specific benefits before scheduling.

Patient Experience

The 4.8/393 Google rating is a strong signal for a high-profile Beverly Hills OB/GYN, and Dr. Aliabadi has been named a "Top Doctor" in Los Angeles Magazine for multiple consecutive years. Review themes typical of this kind of concierge-style practice emphasize unhurried visits, a preventive and functional-health orientation, and deep engagement on chronic conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Concierge and boutique OB/GYN offices frequently do not contract with all commercial carriers and may charge membership, visit, or annual retainer fees; verify insurance participation and any out-of-pocket structure during scheduling. Individual experiences vary.

Considering At-Home Insemination?

Not every family-building journey begins in a clinic. At-home intracervical insemination (ICI) is a reasonable lower-cost first step for people with no known fertility diagnosis — particularly single parents by choice, LGBTQ+ couples, and patients weighing whether to commit to clinical treatment.

MakeAMom at-home insemination kits are a one-time purchase, reusable until conception, and ship in plain, discreet packaging. They pair naturally with the kind of preconception health work done at a general OB/GYN office — cycle tracking, thyroid and prolactin screening, rubella/varicella immunity confirmation, and baseline hormone panels. At-home insemination is not a substitute for clinical care if you have a known diagnosis, have been trying for 12 months (six if you are over 35), or your physician has recommended clinical IUI or IVF.

When to Add a Clinical REI

Book a Los Angeles–area REI consult if you have:

• Been trying 12 months (six if 35+)
• Irregular or absent cycles (PCOS, POI)
• A blocked tube on HSG
• Abnormal semen analysis
• Two or more pregnancy losses
• A known genetic condition requiring PGT
• A need for fertility preservation before oncology treatment

Our how to read IVF success rates guide and the CDC ART National Summary help compare Los Angeles–metro programs responsibly. Peer-reviewed context on women's health topics often covered in Dr. Aliabadi's media — PCOS, endometriosis, menopause — is searchable on PubMed.

Location and Contact

Address: 433 N. Camden Drive, Suite 1130, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: (310) 652-5052 Website: draliabadi.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Aliabadi a reproductive endocrinologist? No. She is a board-certified OB/GYN (ABOG / FACOG), not an REI. Her office provides general obstetrics, gynecology, and preventive women's-health care, including workup and referral for infertility — but IVF, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, ICSI, and PGT are performed at REI clinics, not at her practice.

Does the practice accept insurance? Participation varies. High-profile Beverly Hills OB/GYN practices often limit contracted plans or operate on a concierge / out-of-network model with superbills for reimbursement. Confirm in-network status, fees, and any membership or retainer structure at scheduling.

What is the practice known for clinically? Dr. Aliabadi is widely recognized for PCOS and endometriosis evaluation and long-term management, along with general gynecology, prenatal/obstetric care, minimally invasive surgery, and perimenopause/menopause care. These are consistent with a preventive, functionally oriented OB/GYN practice.

How should I think about SHE MD, Trimly, and Ovii in relation to clinical care? They are separate from the Beverly Hills OB/GYN office. SHE MD is an educational podcast, Trimly is a commercial telemedicine weight-loss program, and Ovii is a supplement brand. None of the three replaces a clinical relationship with an OB/GYN or — where fertility treatment is indicated — a board-certified REI.

Editorial note: Independently written by the Fertlo editorial team; not sponsored. See our editorial policy.