Isiah Harris, M.D., M.Sc.
Board Certified
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
San Mateo, CAMeet Dr. Isiah Harris
Isiah Harris, M.D., M.Sc., brings warmth and expertise to every patient interaction.
Dr. Harris earned his Bachelor of Science from Duke University and went on to complete a Master of Science in Clinical Science at the University of Colorado Denver. He attended medical school at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), where he took on key leadership roles, including serving as chairman of the Women’s Health Interest Group and co-chair of Medical Students for Choice. Dr. Harris continued his clinical training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, both in Boston, before completing his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as a Master’s in Clinical Science at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver.
Dr. Harris, a former scholarship soccer player at Duke University, stays active and holds a deep love for his Jamaican roots. He’s passionate about Jamaican cuisine, often sharing his heritage with family and friends through cooking.
Dr. Harris looks forward to being a supportive and dedicated partner to every patient at our Los Gatos and San Mateo clinics, guiding them on their path to building the family of their dreams.
Read More- Medical School: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
- Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Colorado Hospital in Denver
Dr. Harris has received over 20 awards throughout his career, underscoring his dedication to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. Highlights include:
- Patients’ Choice Awards for four consecutive years.
- Harvard Medical School’s Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology Award.
- Recognized as a Most Compassionate Doctor by the American Registry.
- Invited speaker for the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellows Retreat.
Dr. Harris is an active member of professional organizations, including the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Society for Reproductive Surgeons, and the ASRM Health Disparities Special Interest Group.
Expanded list of awards:
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Excellence in Teaching Award
- Invited speaker for Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellows Retreat
- Most Compassionate Doctor Award (presented by American Registry based on independent patient surveys)
- Patients’ Choice Award (awarded to the top 5% of active physicians based on independent patient surveys) in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011
- University of Colorado Academic Enrichment Fund Research Grant ($12,000)
- National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs’ Annual Distinguished Leadership Award (national award for distinguished career achievement and unparalleled leadership)
- Doc Rocks Award, University of Colorado Hospital patient-initiated recognition of excellence in clinical care
- Harvard Medical School Award for Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nominee, Harvard Medical School Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Years 3 & 4)
- Harvard Medical School Award for Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Guest Lectureship Award and Honorarium from Reading Hospital and Medical Center
- Finalist, American College of Surgeons’ Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching
- Harvard Medical School Award for Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Thesis distinction, University of California San Francisco for research in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences
- Extern Scholarship Award, MEDICC/Emory University School of Nursing for travel to, and clinical work and education in, Havana, Cuba
- Student Ambassador Fellowship, University of California San Francisco for curricular development
- Bassett Society Medical Scholarship Award, Duke University
- Traveler’s Research Fellowship, Cornell University’s Weill Medical College Department of Immunology
- Cosen Research Fellowship, Duke University Department of Cytogenetics
- NCAA Scholar Athlete Award
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Academic Excellence Award and four year scholarship
- Brother Laurence Allen General Excellence Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Leadership and Service
- Bank of America Achievement Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science
- Harris ID and Polotsky AJ. SGI 2012: what’s new in obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive medicine; an update from the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Women’s Health, Jul 2012;8(4):359-361.
- Harris ID, Python J, Roth L, Alvero R, Murray S and Schlaff WD. Physician’s perspectives and practices regarding the fertility management of obese patients. Fertility and Sterility. Oct 2011;96(4):991-992.
- Harris ID, Fronczak C, Roth L, and Meacham R. Fertility and the aging male. Reviews in Urology. 2011;13(4):e184-190.
- Harris ID and Santoro N. Endocrinology of the ageing female: the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis. Minerva Endocrinol. 2011 Sep;36(3):233-242.
- Harris ID and Meacham R. Effects of advanced paternal age on fertility and pregnancy. In: UpToDate, Barss V (Ed), UpToDate, Waltham, MA, 2010.
- Harris ID and Schlaff WD (2010). Irregular bleeding during the menopause transition. In P Marshburn and B Hurst (Eds.), Disorders of menstruation, Chapter 10, pages 153-165. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Limited.
- Harris ID, Missmer S, Hornstein MD. Poor success of gonadotropin-induced controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and intrauterine insemination for older women. Fertility and Sterility. 2010 Jun;94(1):144-8.
- Harris ID, Styer AK, Petrozza JC. Sonographer experience does not impact outcomes following ultrasound-guided embryo transfer. Fertility and Sterility. 2009 Sep;92(3):918-22.
- Harris, ID. Delivering Bad News: An evidence based review. Postgraduate Obstetrics and Gynecology. Volume 27 (4): 1-5. Feb 28, 2007.
- Medical School: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
- Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Colorado Hospital in Denver
- Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Excellence in Teaching Award
- Invited speaker for Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellows Retreat
- Most Compassionate Doctor Award (presented by American Registry based on independent patient surveys)
- Patients’ Choice Award (awarded to the top 5% of active physicians based on independent patient surveys) in 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011
- University of Colorado Academic Enrichment Fund Research Grant ($12,000)
- National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs’ Annual Distinguished Leadership Award (national award for distinguished career achievement and unparalleled leadership)
- Doc Rocks Award, University of Colorado Hospital patient-initiated recognition of excellence in clinical care
- Harvard Medical School Award for Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nominee, Harvard Medical School Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Years 3 & 4)
- Harvard Medical School Award for Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Guest Lectureship Award and Honorarium from Reading Hospital and Medical Center
- Finalist, American College of Surgeons’ Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching
- Harvard Medical School Award for Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Thesis distinction, University of California San Francisco for research in the department of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences
- Extern Scholarship Award, MEDICC/Emory University School of Nursing for travel to, and clinical work and education in, Havana, Cuba
- Student Ambassador Fellowship, University of California San Francisco for curricular development
- Bassett Society Medical Scholarship Award, Duke University
- Traveler’s Research Fellowship, Cornell University’s Weill Medical College Department of Immunology
- Cosen Research Fellowship, Duke University Department of Cytogenetics
- NCAA Scholar Athlete Award
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Academic Excellence Award and four year scholarship
- Brother Laurence Allen General Excellence Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Leadership and Service
- Bank of America Achievement Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science
- Harris ID and Polotsky AJ. SGI 2012: what’s new in obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive medicine; an update from the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Women’s Health, Jul 2012;8(4):359-361.
- Harris ID, Python J, Roth L, Alvero R, Murray S and Schlaff WD. Physician’s perspectives and practices regarding the fertility management of obese patients. Fertility and Sterility. Oct 2011;96(4):991-992.
- Harris ID, Fronczak C, Roth L, and Meacham R. Fertility and the aging male. Reviews in Urology. 2011;13(4):e184-190.
- Harris ID and Santoro N. Endocrinology of the ageing female: the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis. Minerva Endocrinol. 2011 Sep;36(3):233-242.
- Harris ID and Meacham R. Effects of advanced paternal age on fertility and pregnancy. In: UpToDate, Barss V (Ed), UpToDate, Waltham, MA, 2010.
- Harris ID and Schlaff WD (2010). Irregular bleeding during the menopause transition. In P Marshburn and B Hurst (Eds.), Disorders of menstruation, Chapter 10, pages 153-165. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Limited.
- Harris ID, Missmer S, Hornstein MD. Poor success of gonadotropin-induced controlled ovarian hyperstimulation and intrauterine insemination for older women. Fertility and Sterility. 2010 Jun;94(1):144-8.
- Harris ID, Styer AK, Petrozza JC. Sonographer experience does not impact outcomes following ultrasound-guided embryo transfer. Fertility and Sterility. 2009 Sep;92(3):918-22.
- Harris, ID. Delivering Bad News: An evidence based review. Postgraduate Obstetrics and Gynecology. Volume 27 (4): 1-5. Feb 28, 2007.
Meet Dr. Isiah Harris – Expert in Reproductive Endocrinology
Dr. Isiah Harris combines advanced medical expertise with a genuine passion for compassionate, patient-centered care. Known for his warm approach and deep commitment to personalized fertility treatment, Dr. Harris helps individuals and couples navigate the complexities of infertility with confidence and hope.
Dr. Harris began his academic journey at Duke University, earning his Bachelor of Science before pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Science at the University of Colorado Denver. He completed his medical degree at the prestigious University of California San Francisco (UCSF), where he held leadership roles, including chairman of the Women’s Health Interest Group and co-chair of Medical Students for Choice. His residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology was completed at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Dr. Harris has received over 20 awards throughout his career, underscoring his dedication to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. Highlights include:
- Patients’ Choice Awards for four consecutive years.
- Harvard Medical School’s Outstanding Teaching in Obstetrics and Gynecology Award.
- Recognized as a Most Compassionate Doctor by the American Registry.
- Invited speaker for the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Fellows Retreat.
Dr. Harris is an active member of professional organizations, including the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Society for Reproductive Surgeons, and the ASRM Health Disparities Special Interest Group.
Dr. Harris specializes in treating recurrent pregnancy loss and diminished ovarian reserve. His empathetic approach ensures that patients feel supported during some of life’s most challenging moments. With a focus on evidence-based care and innovative techniques, Dr. Harris is dedicated to helping every patient achieve their dream of growing their family.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Harris is a former NCAA scholarship soccer player and proudly embraces his Jamaican heritage. He enjoys staying active and sharing his love for Jamaican cuisine with family and friends, bringing the same warmth and connection to his personal life that he offers his patients.
Dr. Harris is thrilled to be part of the team at the Los Gatos clinic, where he serves the San Francisco Bay Area community with dedication and expertise.
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