Reproductive Partners,
Amma Bear Advisor

Dr. Huang's residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as a three-year fellowship specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility was completed at UCLA Medical Center, where he was recipient of the Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Award. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Since joining Reproductive Partners, Dr. Huang has received numerous recognitions including: Los Angeles Magazine Super Doctors, Best Doctors, Patient’s Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Award, and Top Ten Doctor Award.

Dr. Huang has published numerous journal articles and text book chapters focusing on stem cell development, endometriosis and infertility, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). He has also examined whether an association exists between genetic defects and pregnancies conceived through IVF. For his research, he has been awarded numerous awards and has been invited to speak at both national and international conferences. He currently chairs local and national committees for the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and Pacific Coast Reproductive Society. He is also a reviewer for the journal Fertility and Sterility, a clinical instructor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, and was featured on ABC’s Newsmakers for his volunteer work in Africa.

Dr. Huang is a volunteer fertility consultant for the Los Angeles Zoo and sits on its medical advisory board. He and his wife, Grace, are the proud parents of two boys and a girl.

Optum - Family Medicine,
Amma Bear Co-Founder

Dr. Sudha Govindarajan, M.D., is a seasoned medical professional with over three decades of experience. She obtained her M.B. B.S. degree from M.G.M. Medical College in Indore, India, and has completed residencies in areas such as Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation, and both Inpatient and Outpatient Care from reputed institutions affiliated with UCLA and Michigan State University.

Throughout her illustrious career, Dr. Govindarajan has been recognized multiple times for her clinical excellence, most notably by CareMore Health Plan and HealthCare Partners. She has been awarded the Clinical Excellence Award in Diabetes Management, among other recognitions, and was named the Top Performing Doctor for CareMore Health Plan consecutively from 2009 to 2011.

In addition to her clinical accolades, Dr. Govindarajan has taken on significant leadership roles, serving as a board member for several medical associations and playing an active role in managed care and utilization review procedures. She served as the President of Beverly Community Medical Associates from 1998 to 2000.

Beyond her individual practice, which she began in Montebello, CA in 1987, Dr. Govindarajan has been affiliated with Beverly Hospital since 1987. Throughout her educational journey, she has been a recipient of the National Merit Scholarship up to the Pre-Medical College level and consistently ranked in the top third of her class in medical school.

Her commitment to her patients and her dedication to advancing the field of medicine, combined with her extensive involvement in medical organizations, underscores Dr. Govindarajan's profound impact in the healthcare sector.

OC Fertility,
Amma Bear Advisor

Nidhee Sachdev, MD holds dual board certification in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.  She is a California native, and completed her Bachelor of Science in human biology at the University of California, San Diego then went on to obtain her medical degree locally here in Orange County, from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine.

She ventured outside of the West Coast and had the opportunity to train at some of the most respected academic centers in the country, including her subspecialty fellowship training for REI at the New York University (NYU) Langone Fertility Center in New York City— a world renown fertility center.  Here, she gained extensive experience in IVF, but also conducted multiple research studies including an important pilot study on Mosaic embryos and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT).  Prior to that, she trained at the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she earned the academic distinction of Academic Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and trained under a top recurrent pregnancy loss expert.

After traveling across the country for her medical training, Dr. Sachdev returned to Southern California. She is passionate about providing empathetic and collaborative care to her patients, and feels strongly about ensuring her patients have a positive experience during their treatment journey as they are on their path to building their family.

Dr. Sachdev is published in numerous respected publications, received multiple teaching awards, and presented her research across the country.  Her passion for teaching and education comes across in her approach to patient care.  Helping her patients understand the biology and physiology of reproductive health as well as Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is a key part of her interactions with her patients, allowing them to be more involved in the decision making of their care.

Dr. Sachdev sees patients at OC Fertility® in Newport Beach, California, where she treats patients relating to all aspects of fertility, however has a particular interest in fertility preservation, such as egg, sperm and embryo freezing, and genetic testing of embryos.

Dr. Sachdev is active on social media providing educational information to all who are interested in learning more about reproductive health.

Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine,
Amma Bear Advisor

Dr. Katherine E. Tierney is a Northwest Permanente Medical Group practitioner serving as an attending physician in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology at the Mt. Talbert Medical Offices in Clackamas, Oregon. Dr. Tierney’s research in women’s health and gynecologic oncology have focused on HPV, precancerous lesions, and cervical cancer.