I am passionate about empowering individuals and families with genetic knowledge so they can take proactive steps that improve health outcomes.
Soghra Jougheh Doust, MD
Clinical Genetics
Adult Genetics and Preventive Genomics Clinic
1825 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, CA 94158
Adult Genetics and Preventive Genomics Clinic
1825 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St.,
San Francisco, CA 94158
About me
Pronouns: She | Her | Hers
Dr. Soghra Jougheh Doust is a medical geneticist whose focus is on how genetics affect nervous system function. Valuing compassionate care, she seeks to give patients and their families clear explanations of complex genetic information and to support them in making informed decisions on genetic testing and treatment options for any diagnoses they receive. She is also dedicated to exploring how genetics influence neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Doust earned her medical degree at Islamic Azad University in Iran. She completed a residency in medical genetics and genomics as well as a master's degree in physiology at the University of Toronto in Canada.
In addition to patient care, Doust posts regularly about genetics on social media. Outside of work, she enjoys Persian poetry, including the works of Rumi, Hāfez, Saadi and Ferdowsi.
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Residencies
Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Medical Genetics, 2014
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Degree
Islamic Azad University, 1996
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Languages
English
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