Jiajia Zhang, MD
Assistant Professor
Ob/Gyn, Reproductive Sciences
School of Medicine

Dr. Wenjia "Jiajia" Zhang is a gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon who treats women with endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, Asherman's syndrome, complications with C-section incision healing, and other reproductive system conditions. She enjoys collaborating with colleagues to develop tailored programs that meet the complex needs of her patients.

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She specializes in advanced endoscopic techniques as well as robotic surgery.

Dr. Zhang’s research investigates into disparities in endometriosis care, intrauterine scarring following endoscopic fibroids removal, and the use of surgical robotic technologies for noncancerous gynecologic disorders.

Dr. Zhang earned her medical degree and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco. She returned to the University of California, San Francisco to join the faculty after completing a residency in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is passionate about medical education and is eager to mentor the next generation of surgeon-scientists.

Awards

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• Outstanding Minimally Invasive Resident Award, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 2019
• Excellence and Innovation Award, University of California, San Francisco, 2019
• Ted Adams Scholarship Award, Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, 2017

Education & Training

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• Fellowship Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Newton-Wellesley Hospital 06/2022
• Residency Obstetrics and Gynecology University of California, San Francisco 06/2019
• M.D. Medicine University of California, San Francisco 06/2015
• B.A. English, Philosophy Duke University 05/2009

Interests

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• fibroids
• pelvic pain
• medical education
• abnormal uterine bleeding
• endometriosis
• health disparities
• Minimally invasive gynecology

Websites

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• Comprehensive Fibroid Center at UCSF Health (ucsfhealth.org)
• Clinical Profile at UCSF Health (ucsfhealth.org)
• Endometriosis Center at UCSF Health (ucsfhealth.org)
• Minimally Invasive, Gynecology Surgery (obgyn.ucsf.edu)

Publications (4)

Top publication keywords:
LaparoscopyHysteroscopyMyomaTissue AdhesionsUrinary Bladder NeoplasmsIncidenceUterine NeoplasmsEndometriosisUterine MyomectomyPostoperative PeriodHysterectomyCystoscopyUterine DiseasesFertilityPain, Postoperative

• Incidence of Intrauterine Adhesions After Hysteroscopic Myomectomy in Patients Seeking Fertility.
  Journal of minimally invasive gynecology 2023 Zhang W, French H, O'Brien M, Movilla P, Isaacson K, Morris S
• Intraoperative Factors Associated with More Postoperative Opioid Use after Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.
  JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2022 Zhang W, Miller V, Wong M, Loring M, Morris S
• Incidental Bladder Cancer at the Time of Routine Cystoscopy following Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.
  JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 2022 Zhang W, Loring M
• Combined surgical and medical management of a broad ligament ectopic pregnancy: A case report.
  Case reports in women's health 2021 Compadre AJ, Ukoha EP, Zhang W