Meet Dr. Sadeghi

Dr. Zhina Sadeghi is an Assistant Professor of Neurourology and Reconstructive Urology at the University of California, Irvine. She completed fellowship training in neurourology, pelvic medicine, and reconstructive urologic surgery at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sadeghi’s expertise encompasses a wide range of functional and reconstructive urological conditions, including urinary storage and voiding dysfunctions (such as overactive bladder and urinary incontinence), urethral and bladder neck pathologies, urinary care for cancer survivors (e.g., radiation cystitis), neurogenic bladder, urinary diversions and stomas, urinary tract fistulas, and ureteral obstructions and strictures. She performs both outpatient and complex inpatient surgeries using a variety of approaches, including vaginal, abdominal, endoscopic, open, and laparoscopic robotic techniques.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Sadeghi has been actively engaged in urology research since 2005, focusing on understanding the underlying mechanisms of urological dysfunction and applying innovative treatments. She has authored numerous publications in both translational and clinical research, with a particular focus on lower urinary tract dysfunction and pioneering reconstructive techniques. She received an NIH T32 training grant in 2013 and was awarded the prestigious American Urological Association (AUA) Research Scholar Award in 2024, as well as the UCI Dean’s Office Physician-Scientist Research Scholar Award. She is an elected member of Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (NBRG), and SUFU basic science Committee. Dr. Sadeghi also holds the Endowed Chair of Tim and Jill Harmon in Reconstructive Urology at UC Irvine. Currently, she is leading multiple translational research projects, particularly focused on neurogenic bladder and urinary incontinence.

She continues to push the boundaries of knowledge in her field, striving to bring new therapeutic options to patients with complex urological conditions, and is eager to advance the training of the next generation of reconstructive urologists.

Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Internship & Residency: Urology at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Fellowship: Neurourology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Urology at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA