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Dr. Pozez (formerly Shamsian) is a board-certified pediatrician, licensed in the state of California, and New York, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Pozez was born and raised in Los Angeles. She graduated magna cum laude from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology. She then continued on to medical school at the University of Vermont, and completed her residency at the University of California, Irvine/Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Dr. Pozez recently moved back to Los Angeles from New York City where she was an assistant professor of pediatrics at Columbia University. Dr. Pozez’s greatest fulfillment as a pediatrician lies in building strong relationships with the children and families in her community to help prevent disease and promote healthy habits. She is passionate about mentorship, research, and teaching. Most recently Dr. Pozez lead a research project to assess the impact of social restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on diet, activity, and behaviors of children and their families. As we are constantly faced with new changes, Dr. Pozez’s goal is to be at the forefront of research to provide the best care for her patients and to collaborate with her colleagues to have a greater impact on their community.

She lives in Santa Monica with her husband, son, and 13-year-old silver lab. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and spending time outdoors. She loves to run, hike, practice yoga, paint, and play the piano. Dr. Pozez is fluent in Farsi and conversant in medical Spanish.