Fellow
Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Dr. Melissa Chambers is a second-year Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellow at UCLA with a strong commitment to advancing equitable care for high-risk pregnant patients. Her clinical and research interests center on cardiovascular disease in pregnancy, Black maternal mortality, and the role of structural inequities in shaping maternal and neonatal outcomes. She is particularly passionate about developing research that addresses disparities and improves care for underrepresented and marginalized communities.
In addition, she has a focused interest in prenatal diagnosis and the use of ultrasound for the early detection and management of complex fetal conditions. She has demonstrated a sustained commitment to leadership and mentorship, including prior service as Junior Fellow Vice Chair and Chair within ACOG and as an Administrative Chief Resident during residency. Currently, she is a part of a quality improvement project with the CMQCC Anemia initiative at UCLA which aims to improve rates of anemia at time of delivery. She also volunteers her time mentoring URM residents and medical students interested on obgyn. Her career goals include combining clinical excellence, advocacy, and research to meaningfully improve maternal and fetal health outcomes.