Meet Dr. Sahar Esfandyari
How long have you been with IVF Michigan & Ohio Fertility Centers?
15 Months
What inspired you to pursue a career in your field?
Fascination with Development, Desire to Help, Passion for Science, Impact on Society. Embryologists study embryos, which are the very early stages of babies, to understand how they form and grow. It’s a job that requires a lot of curiosity, patience, and a love for science!
Can you share a memorable moment or achievement from your time at IVF Michigan?
When I heard about the positive pregnancy test of our first pregnant patient.
Can you describe a recent project or task you worked on that you’re particularly proud of?
Being Part of a team to establish and start the IVF lab of IVF Michigan, Grand Rapids Location
What are your professional goals for the next year?
Studying and learning about whatever is new in my field and improving my skills and knowledge (as I always do) and getting ready to pass exams and gain the required licenses. Since I always consider myself as a long time student, I always try to catch the new different technics, tricks and knowledge in my field from others as I believe every one has different experiences and approaches.
Can you share a fun fact about yourself that your colleagues might not know?
Some times I think Loudly (I say my thoughts while I am thinking about them).
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
Italy. Traveling to Italy is like stepping into a fairy tale! Imagine colorful buildings with shutters, cobblestone streets, and delicious food everywhere. You can visit famous places like Rome, where ancient ruins like the Colosseum stand tall, or Venice, where you can ride in a boat called a gondola through canals instead of streets. Italy is also famous for pizza and pasta, so you can try new foods that taste amazing!
In what ways has the employee positively impacted the workplace or gone above and beyond in their role?
Dr. Esfandyari provided on site supervision during our lab set up, calibration and validation processes so that Grand Rapids IVF labs can start successfully.
How has this employee contributed to improving our workplace environment or company culture?
Thanks to her devotion and contribution, Grand Rapids Embryology and Andrology labs have been operating independently. We also received our CAP accreditation after our first onsite lab inspection in May.
Any additional comments or information supporting the nomination.
Dr. Esfandyari has been overseeing the IVF labs for day-to-day operation at Grand Rapids. She is absolutely a great asset for the company. We are lucky to have her on our team.