Dr. Lily Naz Shamsnia, MD, FACOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
18990 Coyote Valley Rd Hidden Valley Lake CA, 95467About
Dr. Lily Shamsnia is a specialist in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery practicing in Napa Valley at Saint Helena Hospital. She manages in a wide variety of benign Gynecologic disorders, including conservative and operative management of Chronic Pelvic Pain, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, and disorders of the reproductive system. She is a specialist in complex laparoscopy and has extensive training in robotic, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery and is certified in vaginal vNOTES procedures. Dr. Shamsnia strives to provide personalized, patient centric care and support, and individualized treatment tailored to the specific needs of her patients.
Education and Training
University of Southern CA BA/BA 2006
Keck SOM, USC MD 2010
Tulane University SOM Residency 2014
Maimonides Medical Center Fellowship, MiGS 2018
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Attending Physician, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Maimonides Medical Center, New York 2018 - 2021
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship Faculty Maimonides Medical Center, New York 2018 - 2021
- Attending Physician, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Northwell Health, New York 2021 - 2022
- Attending Physician, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Saint Helena Hospital, California 2022 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Association of Laparoscopic Gynecologists
- Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Salerni Collegium
Fellowships
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Maimonides Medical Center , Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery 2018
Treatments
- Endometriosis, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Masses, Infertility Surgery
Internships
- Tulane University School of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internship and Residency, New Orleans, LA
Fellowships
- Maimonides Medical Center, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brooklyn, NY
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Obstetrics and GynecologistsAmerican Association of Gynecologic LaparoscopistsSociety of Gynecologic LaparoscopistsAmerican Medical AssociationSalerni Collegium
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS)
Articles and Publications
- Son MA, Paiva C, Herzog D, Shamsnia L. An RCT of Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Suspension for Supracervical Hysterectomies Postsurgical Analgesia. Obstet Gynecol.135:195, 2020Son MA, Paiva CC, Saraf SS, Bral P, Herzog DM, Sandoval JS, Silver M, Shamsnia L. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Combined Vaginal Misoprostol and Perivascular Vasopressin vs. Vasopressin Alone During Robotic Myomectomy. JMIG (2019):26(7):S73Robinson W, Shamsnia L, Regn R, Pascal M, Robinson WR. The effect of delayed time to treatment on survival in women with locally advanced cervical cancer. Gynecol. Oncol 139:207, 2015Robinson W, Shamsnia L, Regn R, Pascal M, Robinson WR. The effect of a smoking cessation program on women with gynecologic cancer. Gynecol. Oncol 13:182, 2015Shamsnia L, Robinson W, Robinson, WR. Carcinoma of the Cervix in New Orleans: Before and After Katrina. Obstet Gynecol. 125:77S, 2015.Johnson A, Shamsnia L, Dibenedetto R, Dola C (2015) Growing Up with Congenital HIV Infection: Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Reproductive Issues. J AIDS Clin Res Sex Transm Dis 2:003Shamsnia L, Pham H, Kahn M. Uteroperitoneal Fistula Presenting as a Genitourinary Fistula: An Unusual Case of a False Positive Double Tampon Test (Abstract). Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg (2013): 19:5: S118.Shamsnia L, Shahgoli A, Sharon D, Shamsnia M, Mack C. "P0075 Periodic limb movement disorder in chemically exposed population." Sleep Medicine 8 (2007): S88.Foundas AL, Bollich A, Feldman J, Corey D, Hurley M, Lemen L, Hellman K. Aberrant auditory processing and atypical planum temporale in developmental stuttering. Neurology 63 (2004):1640-6.
What do you attribute your success to?
- I have always considered medicine to be a process of lifelong learning and I strive to continue educating myself on the latest practice techniques to provide the best possible care for my patients. I understand that Gynecology is a uniquely personal, sensitive area of medicine that requires empathy and compassion that I prioritize as integral to my role as as physician. My family also instilled within me a strong work ethic that I apply to my professional as well as my personal life.
Teaching and speaking
- Fundamental of Laparoscopic Surgery, Director of Resident Education, Maimonides Medical Center, NY, 2018-2021Sexual Health after Gynecologic Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Course, Foundation for Women's Cancer, 2015Carcinoma of the Cervix in New Orleans: Before and After Katrina, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2014
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Tennis, Hiking, Biking, Running,
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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