Meet Dr. Sara Vaughn of HRC Fertility Silicon Valley Area
HRC Fertility Silicon Valley Area is proud to welcome Dr. Sara Vaughn, FACOG to the award winning physicians of HRC. Dr. Vaughn is OBGYN board certified and also Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility certified. She is a dedicated physician passionate about equitable access to reproductive healthcare. Her commitment to this cause inspired her to establish fertility residency clinics in Los Angeles and Palo Alto during her residency at Cedars-Sinai and fellowship at Stanford University. These clinics were created to serve underserved communities, providing everyone with the opportunity to build their families.
Dr. Vaughn is a fervent advocate for preconception planning and fertility preservation. She believes that open communication and thoughtful planning are crucial for maximizing the joy of parenthood, enabling individuals to optimize their lives for themselves and their children.
Dr. Vaughn’s holistic approach is influenced by her diverse background. Her formative years at a Waldorf school instilled a deep commitment to well-being, and her exploration of alternative medicine strengthened her dedication to integrative healthcare models. This diverse perspective enables her to create personalized treatment plans that align with each patient’s needs and preferences, crafting an empowering and fulfilling path to parenthood.
Beyond the clinical setting, Dr. Vaughn is a champion for innovation in fertility care. She leverages technology to automate and streamline fertility care processes and actively advises and consults for venture capitalists and early-stage startups with aligned missions. Her vision and enthusiasm extend into the entrepreneurial world, where she drives advancements in reproductive healthcare.
Dr. Vaughn is excited to join HRC Fertility’s Silicon Valley location as one of its newest physicians. The Silicon Valley clinic is now open and she looks forward to continuing her mission of providing compassionate and comprehensive fertility care.
Dr. Vaughn is thrilled to help make your dreams of parenthood a reality, request an appointment today!
Upcoming Events
March 2025
3/25/2025: Free AMH Testing Event in Beverly Hills with Dr. Sasha Hakman
April 2025
4/11/2025: SOLD OUT – Decode Your AMH for a Healthier Future with Dr. Kay Waud
4/17/2025: Free AMH Testing Event With Dr. Mandelbaum at HRC Fertility West Los Angeles!
4/22/2025: Join Us for an Egg Freezing Seminar with Free AMH Testing at HRC Fertility San Diego
May 2025
2024 – Current:
Physician Educator La Conexión | Portola Valley, CA
- Partnering with general practitioners on the Island of Catanduanes in the Philippines to provide advanced training and ongoing expert support.
January 2021 – Current:
Physician Consultant/Advisor Self Employed | Palo Alto , CA
- Gameto, Mate Fertility, Evvy, Intuitive Surgical, DCVC, Future Ventures, Playground Global
November 2019 – June 2022:
REI Physician and Medical Director Spring Fertility | Sunnyvale, CA
- Provided leadership and supervision for a team of 2 Reproductive Endocrinologists (REIs) and 1 Nurse Practitioner (NP) at the Sunnyvale clinic. Successfully oversaw the clinic’s establishment and growth, achieving a volume of 1,000 IVF cycles per year within the first two years of operation.
August 2016 – August 2019:
Fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Stanford University | Palo Alto , CA
- Stanford University Resident Infertility Continuity Clinic: Initiated and developed a resident continuity infertility clinic offering fertility evaluation and ovulation induction treatment protocols.
September 2013 – June 2016:
Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology Cedars-Sinai | Los Angeles , CA
- Created a residency program and clinic within the Saban Community Clinic, offering hands-on experience in fertility evaluation and ovulation induction for residents.
July 2012 – August 2013:
Intern in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Colorado | Denver, CO
June 2012:
M.D. University Of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, Houston
May 2007:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Psychology Rice University , Houston Texas
Magna Cum Laude President’s Honor Roll Psi Chi National Honor Society
June 2012:
M.D. University Of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, Houston
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Junior Fellow
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Resident Member
- Churchill SJ, Eagleman D. A Large-Scale Analysis of Synesthetic Correspondences. (Oral presentation at Synesthesia Association Annual Conference; Edinburg, UK)
- Churchill SJ, Allshouse A, Kondapalli LA (2013). Prospective Cohort Study of Contraceptive Use After Assisted Reproductive Technology: Are We Underestimating the Risk of Unplanned Pregnancy? (Oral presentation 2013 IFFS/ASRM conference)
- Churchill SJ, Schmeler KM, Frumovitz M, Greer M, Garcia J, Redworth G, Ramirez PT (2014). Current and future trends in fertility-preserving surgery: A survey of the society of gynecological oncology (SGO) on the use of radical trachelectomy for early- stage cervical cancer. (Poster presentation, 2014 ASRM conference)
- Churchill SJ, Wang ET, Akhlaghpour M, Goldstein EH, Barlow G, Chabot E, Williams J III, Pisarska M. (2014) Differences in 1st trimester placental volume based on mode of conception. (Poster presentation, 2014 ASRM conference)
- Fru KN, Millan NM, Churchill SJ, Conrey A, DeCherney AH, Tisdale JF, Wolff EF. (2015). Sickle cell disease is associated with an increased rate of ovarian dysfunction in reproductive age women. (Poster presentation, SRI 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting)
- Churchill SJ, Implementing efficient evidence-based fertility care in a low resource patient population (Oral presentation, 2016, Cedars Sinai Resident Research Day)
- Churchill SJ, Bavan B, Lathi RB. (2017). The prognostic value of endometrial receptivity array in recurrent implantation failure. (Oral presentation, 2017 PCRS Conference).
- Churchill SJ, Bavan B, Comstock IA, Lathi RB. (2017). The prognostic value of endometrial receptivity array in the general infertile population. (Poster presentation, 2017 ASRM Conference).
- Churchill SJ, Moreno I, Simon C, Lathi RB. (2018). The uterine microbiome in recurrent pregnancy loss. (Oral presentation, 2018 PCRS Conference).
- Most Original Award, NIH Pi Day Pie Competition
- CREOG Exam Top Score in Class Award
- The Endocrine Society’s Medical Student Achievement Award
- The Merck Manual Award for Excellent Academic Performance in Medical School
HRC Fertility – Silicon Valley Area (Now Open!)
1241 East Hillsdale Blvd.
Ste 100
Foster City, CA 94404
New Location
Current Patients: 415-869-6615
New Patients: 866-472-4483