Meet Perelel's Expert Panel of Doctors & Specialists

Engineered by Doctors.

Our product development team is run by doctors.

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Real doctors, real patients, real time.

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Zero marketing fluff. 100% clinically-backed.

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Formulas built the way care works: collectively

Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, medical co-founder of Perelel, pictured holding a prenatal sachet.

Meet Our Medical
Co-Founder

Dr. Bayati is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist practicing in Santa Monica, California, with an emphasis on preventative women’s health and holistic care.

As Perelel’s Medical Co-Founder, she works alongside our multidisciplinary panel to help inform product development—ensuring our formulas reflect current clinical standards and evidence-based medicine.

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Behind every formula at Perelel, there’s a multidisciplinary team guiding it:

OB/GYNs
Fertility Specialists
Maternal-fetal Medicine Physicians
Pediatricians
Reproductive Psychiatrists
Nutrition Experts

Board-Certified OB/GYN | Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)

Dr. Amber Samuel, MD, OB/GYN & MFM

Board-certified OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist focused on high-risk pregnancy and maternal health.

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Board-Certified OB/GYN | Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Dr. Andy Huang, MD, FACOG

Dr. Andy Huang holds a Perelel Conception Support Pack sachet.

Board-certified OB/GYN specializing in reproductive endocrinology and fertility care for individuals and couples.

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Board-Certified OB/GYN | Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Dr. Brian Levine, MD, MS, FACOG

Leading reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist helping patients navigate IVF and fertility care.

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Board-Certified OB/GYN

Dr. Aminah Bliss, MD, OB/GYN

Board-certified OB/GYN in Los Angeles with 25+ years of experience in women’s health and preventative care.

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Board-Certified Pediatrician

Dr. Caryn Cassidy, MD, FAAP

Board-certified pediatrician and President of the LA Pediatric Society focused on newborn and maternal wellbeing.

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Board-Certified Pediatrician

Dr. Lisa Stern, MD, FAAP

Board-certified pediatric hematologist-oncologist and longtime LA physician named a Super Doctor since 2008.

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Naturopathic Medicine | MSCP

Dr. Caitlin O’Connor, Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic doctor with 20+ years of experience supporting women through hormonal shifts and pregnancy.

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MD, MS

Dr. Sarah Oreck, MD, MS

Board-certified reproductive psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health and perinatal wellness.

Birth Doula

Latham Thomas

Birth doula, maternal health educator, and founder of the global pregnancy and parenting platform Mama Glow.

RD, CLEC, Pre & Postnatal Dietitian

Stephanie Lauri

Registered dietitian and lactation educator specializing in prenatal and postpartum nutrition.

LaC, Acupuncturist & Herbalist

Samantha Manka-Segal

Acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in fertility, hormonal balance, and integrative women’s health.

Pre & Postnatal Trainer, DONA Doula

Rachel Nicks Lyons

Prenatal and postpartum fitness expert and doula helping moms stay strong through pregnancy and recovery.

PT, DPT, WCS, CPT

Allison Oswald

Board-certified women’s health physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor and postpartum recovery.

Women's Health Advocate & Birth Doula

Erica Chidi

Birth doula and maternal health educator helping women navigate fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.

MS, RD

Shira Barlow

Registered dietitian and founder of The Food Therapist focused on nutrition for hormonal health and fertility.