I’m a physician, mom, author, wife, speaker, friend, creator, and colleague.
I wear many hats with one unifying thread: Education. I love learning, reading, listening, and sharing what I’ve learned with you and others.
Like all people, the different parts of my life make up who I am. My educational story has shaped my life’s mission. My career has ignited my passion for independence and business. My social media community has inspired me in endless ways. My books have satisfied my desire to share my perspective in a deep, personalized way. And my personal life, especially my family, fills my heart beyond measure.
Education
I always wanted to be a doctor. I cried when I saw a baby delivered for the first time in medical school. Without physician family members or close mentors, I’m not sure where the desire started, but I was drawn to a field where I could combine science and technology with compassionate care for people.
With a major in biology and a minor in theology, I graduated from Georgetown University in Washington DC. After, I headed back home to Winston-Salem, NC, for medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
I loved every service I tried in medical school and started to worry about deciding on a specialty until my last rotation in my third year. Obstetrics and Gynecology was a perfect balance of women’s health focus, surgical specialty, and learning opportunities.
During my four-year residency training in OBGYN at the University of California at San Francisco, I loved delivering babies and caring for women in many stages of life, but I was fascinated with reproductive endocrinology and infertility. I’ll never forget calling my first patient with her positive pregnancy test after caring for her.
The ever-changing technology in the field and the privilege to help people build families were huge draws for me, and I was thrilled to complete my three-year fellowship at Stanford University.
Career
I am grateful for my role in helping people learn more about their fertility and build families. I am a proud partner in a physician-owned fertility practice, Pacific NW Fertility (PNWF), with offices in Seattle and Bellevue, WA, and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington. Owning a practice with my partners and lab directors at PNWF is an incredible way to ensure patient-centered fertility care. Academic affiliation with UW allows for both unique teaching and research opportunities in the fields of fertility and miscarriage.
Outside of my practice, I take pride in collaborating with companies that are determined to do good. I’m a proud member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board to help readers make informed wellness decisions. I’m also a contributor for Verywell Health, an online destination for trusted health information.
Social media
You may have seen me on Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms. It’s a way to continue my mission to shatter stigma around infertility and miscarriage with education and community. I started a professional social media presence in 2018 to get the word out about my self-published books. With no publisher – it seemed like a great way to teach people about the resources. What started as a casual post from time to time has blossomed into over 300,000 followers across platforms and an incredibly connected community. I find joy in educating with these creative outlets and look forward to connecting with you there!
Join my supportive, passionate, and connected community of 350k+.
My social media channels are my platform for infertility and miscarriage education. I find joy in educating with these creative outlets and look forward to connecting with you there.
Personal
I am a wife and mother to two human children and one puppy named Oliver. When I’m not doctoring, writing, or making a social media post, I'm cooking, riding my Peloton (follow me there too @drlorashahine), reading, traveling (when there is not a pandemic), drinking coffee, walling, and spending time with family and friends. I take it all one day at a time by staying healthy and active, but with moderation—we all need a day in pajamas and a pint of ice cream every once in a while!
