OBGYN residency at McGill Univeristy, Montreal, Canada
REI (reproductive endocrinology and infertility) at McGiill University, Montreal,
Canada
MIGS (Minimally invasive GYN surger) at the Mayo clinic

- Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Award for Best Research Project, 2016, with travel grant
- Award Winner for Best Clinical Research, Mayo Clinic Academic Excellence Day, 2019
- IRCAD Award for Excellence in Education, AAGL Global Congress, 2019
- Finalist, Jay M. Cooper Endowed Award, AAGL Global Congress, 2020
- Finalist, Golden Laparoscope Award, AAGL Global Congress, 2020
- Finalist, IRCAD Award for Excellence in Education, AAGL Global Congress, 2020
- Award of Excellence for Outstanding Clinical Work, UCR School of Medicine, 2021
- Academic Achievement Award for Research, UCR School of Medicine, 2021
- Award for Outstanding Leadership, UCR School of Medicine, 2022
- JMIG Social Media Scholar Award, AAGL, 2022

Out of Network but will run out of network benefits with PPO if surgery indicated.

We treat endometriosis with meticulous excision of visible disease while preserving healthy tissue and surrounding structures. Adhesions are carefully lysed to restore normal pelvic anatomy and mobility, with the goal of reducing pain, improving function, and supporting fertility when desired.

We do not routinely use GnRH agonists or antagonists as a long-term treatment for endometriosis or chronic pelvic pain. While these medications can temporarily suppress ovarian hormone production and may reduce symptoms, they do not remove endometriosis lesions or treat the underlying disease.

In our practice, we do use Lupron (a GnRH agonist) for approximately two months after endometriosis excision surgery in selected patients who also have adenomyosis and are preparing for IVF and embryo transfer. In this setting, the goal is temporary hormonal suppression before embryo transfer rather than treatment of the excised endometriosis itself.

Regarding hysterectomy, we do not consider hysterectomy a cure for endometriosis. Endometriosis exists outside the uterus, so removing the uterus does not necessarily remove the disease. However, hysterectomy may be appropriate for carefully selected patients—particularly those with significant adenomyosis, uterine pathology, or persistent uterine-source symptoms who have completed childbearing. When surgery is performed for endometriosis, complete excision of endometriosis should still be addressed independently of whether a hysterectomy is performed.

Yes. Dr. Behbehani uses the da Vinci robotic surgical system to perform minimally invasive excision surgery for endometriosis. The robot does not perform the surgery independently; it is completely controlled by the surgeon and serves as an advanced surgical tool.

Robotic assistance provides high-definition, magnified 3D visualization and instruments with a greater range of motion than traditional laparoscopic instruments. These features can be particularly helpful when carefully dissecting and excising endometriosis in complex areas of the pelvis, including around the ovaries, ureters, bowel, bladder, pelvic sidewalls, and other delicate structures.

Our focus, however, is not simply on using the robot. The goal of surgery is the thorough identification and excision of endometriosis while preserving healthy tissue and protecting surrounding organs whenever possible. The da Vinci system is the platform Dr. Behbehani uses to accomplish this with enhanced visualization, precision, and control.

It is also important to understand that robotic surgery has not been proven to be universally superior to conventional laparoscopy for endometriosis. Research generally shows similar complication rates, blood loss, and other perioperative outcomes between the two minimally invasive approaches, with robotic procedures sometimes taking longer. Ultimately, the experience and skill of the surgeon in recognizing and excising endometriosis are more important than the specific surgical platform being used.

Yes. We take a multidisciplinary approach and work with or refer patients to pelvic floor physical therapists, nutritionists, gastroenterologists, urologists, acupuncturists, and functional/integrative medicine providers. We also coordinate specialized care for patients with conditions such as MCAS and POTS when appropriate.

We take a multidisciplinary approach to complex or extragenital endometriosis. For suspected bowel, urinary tract, thoracic, or other organ involvement, we coordinate with appropriate specialists, such as colorectal surgery, urology, or thoracic surgery, to provide comprehensive evaluation and surgical care when needed.

Yes. We provide postoperative support for 8 weeks, including same-day appointments when needed. All patients have a 2-week visit to assess recovery and review pathology and surgical photographs. Hysterectomy patients also have a 2-month vaginal cuff check. We monitor healing, symptom improvement, quality of life, and address persistent symptoms or additional multidisciplinary needs. Our patients have direct access to our team (front desk, PA, MD) by having their direct phone numbers.

Dr. Behbehani loves to go to the beach, and spend time with her family. Dr. Behbehani speaks multiple languages; French, Arabic, and English. Dr. B is a double board certified surgeon. She studied in Canada before coming to the states and is from Kuwait. My work colleagues and patients are my 2nd family so I love spending time at the office with my team, and taking care of women who need me.