Aparna Murali, MS
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Aparna Murali, MS

  • Clinical Genetics
Westwood OBGYN | 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 430, Los Angeles, CA 90095

About

Aparna Murali, M.A is a genetic counselor certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and licensed in California. She received her BS from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in 1995, graduating with Hons. She received her MA degree in Psychology from Annamalai University in 1998 and Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling from California State University, Northridge in 2000. Prior to her genetic counseling career, Aparna worked in a cytogenetic lab and was part of the team that standardized triple marker maternal serum screening, a first in southern India. Prior to joining UCLA OB-GYN, Aparna worked in diverse settings- lab, private practice and community hospitals. 

Languages

English, Tamil, Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati

Education

Medical Board Certification

Genetic Counseling, American Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc., 2014

Degree

MS, California State University Northridge, 2000

Recognitions

  • UCLA Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2023
  • UCLA Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Award for Excellence in Fieldwork Supervision, 2022
  • Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD) Outstanding Fieldwork Supervisor Award, 2022

Locations

West Los Angeles

Westwood OBGYN

Obstetrics and Gynecology| Women's Health| Cancer Genetics +3 more specialties

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • UCLA Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2023
  • UCLA Genetic Counseling Graduate Program Award for Excellence in Fieldwork Supervision, 2022
  • Association of Genetic Counseling Program Directors (AGCPD) Outstanding Fieldwork Supervisor Award, 2022