Meet Our Clinical Fellows

Fellows are physicians who have completed four years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and are further specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. They are involved in performing ultrasound monitoring as well as procedures such as saline sonograms, intrauterine inseminations, and egg retrievals. All of the senior physicians at UCSF CRH are dedicated to training the next generation of exceptional fertility doctors.

Kaia Schwartz

Clinical Fellow

Kaia Schwartz is proud to join the UCSF team as a clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is coming to San Francisco from Cleveland, OH after completing her OBGYN residency at Cleveland Clinic. Kaia is thrilled to pursue her passion for helping individuals and couples achieve their dream of starting a family. Beyond her professional pursuits, Kaia is looking forward to hiking, camping, and exploring the beautiful landscape of Nothern California. Additionally, Kaia eagerly anticipates cultivating a garden in her backyard to complement her passion for home cooking. 

Kaia Schwartz

Clinical Fellow

Kaia Schwartz is proud to join the UCSF team as a clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is coming to San Francisco from Cleveland, OH after completing her OBGYN residency at Cleveland Clinic. Kaia is thrilled to pursue her passion for helping individuals and couples achieve their dream of starting a family. Beyond her professional pursuits, Kaia is looking forward to hiking, camping, and exploring the beautiful landscape of Nothern California. Additionally, Kaia eagerly anticipates cultivating a garden in her backyard to complement her passion for home cooking. 

Bahar Yilmaz

Clinical Fellow

Bahar Yilmaz is thrilled to join the incredible team at UCSF as a clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Following her graduation from Koc University School of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey, she joined the Bulun Lab at Northwestern University to conduct research on abnormalities in endometrial cells that potentially contribute to diseases like endometriosis. Subsequently, she completed her OBGYN residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. She eagerly anticipates collaborating with patients to help them achieve their goals and aspirations while acquiring invaluable knowledge from respected leaders in this field during her fellowship. On a personal note, Bahar takes pleasure in dancing, cherishing moments in nature with her family, and looks forward to exploring the wonders of Northern California.

Bahar Yilmaz

Clinical Fellow

Bahar Yilmaz is thrilled to join the incredible team at UCSF as a clinical fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Following her graduation from Koc University School of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey, she joined the Bulun Lab at Northwestern University to conduct research on abnormalities in endometrial cells that potentially contribute to diseases like endometriosis. Subsequently, she completed her OBGYN residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. She eagerly anticipates collaborating with patients to help them achieve their goals and aspirations while acquiring invaluable knowledge from respected leaders in this field during her fellowship. On a personal note, Bahar takes pleasure in dancing, cherishing moments in nature with her family, and looks forward to exploring the wonders of Northern California.

Zeynep Koc

Clinical Fellow

Zeynep Koc obtained her Bachelor of Science from the Pennsylvania State University and completed her Medical Degree at Marshall University. She subsequently completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center before practicing as a generalist OB/GYN for two years. Outside of her passion for helping patients to realize their family planning goals, Zeynep enjoys traveling and dancing and looks forward to discovering the unique culinary and art scene offered by the vibrant Northern California community.

Zeynep Koc

Clinical Fellow

Zeynep Koc obtained her Bachelor of Science from the Pennsylvania State University and completed her Medical Degree at Marshall University. She subsequently completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center before practicing as a generalist OB/GYN for two years. Outside of her passion for helping patients to realize their family planning goals, Zeynep enjoys traveling and dancing and looks forward to discovering the unique culinary and art scene offered by the vibrant Northern California community.

Elena HogenEsch

Clinical Fellow

Elena HogenEsch, MD, MSCR obtained her medical degree and Master of Science in Clinical Research from Emory University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University. Elena is passionate about helping patients navigate the rapidly evolving field of reproductive medicine and achieve their family-building goals.

Outside of her clinical work, Elena enjoys hiking and camping with her family, as well as trying out the amazing bakeries in San Francisco.

Elena HogenEsch

Clinical Fellow

Elena HogenEsch, MD, MSCR obtained her medical degree and Master of Science in Clinical Research from Emory University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University. Elena is passionate about helping patients navigate the rapidly evolving field of reproductive medicine and achieve their family-building goals.

Outside of her clinical work, Elena enjoys hiking and camping with her family, as well as trying out the amazing bakeries in San Francisco.

Kajal Verma

Clinical Fellow

Kajal Verma, MD completed the combined BS/MD program at the University of California, San Diego, and went on to complete residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She then pursued a fellowship in Medical Genetics and Genomics at Stanford. Kajal is interested in the genetics of recurrent pregnancy loss and how advances in genetics can help personalize reproductive care. She looks forward to supporting patients with compassion throughout their family building journeys and learning from leaders in the field. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, trying different cuisines, and exploring San Francisco’s many dog parks with her husband and dog Cleo.

Kajal Verma

Clinical Fellow

Kajal Verma, MD completed the combined BS/MD program at the University of California, San Diego, and went on to complete residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She then pursued a fellowship in Medical Genetics and Genomics at Stanford. Kajal is interested in the genetics of recurrent pregnancy loss and how advances in genetics can help personalize reproductive care. She looks forward to supporting patients with compassion throughout their family building journeys and learning from leaders in the field. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, trying different cuisines, and exploring San Francisco’s many dog parks with her husband and dog Cleo.