Pegah Stanley, MLS (ASCP)

Pegah Stanley is the IFSMED Laboratory Manager and has gained extensive experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and Phlebotomist for the past four years from the VA Medical Center in Fresno, CA. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego in 2005, then later pursued the lab field and received her Clinical Laboratory Scientist certifications in Hematology, Hemostasis, Urinalysis, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Serology and Immunohematology from the University of North Dakota in 2011. Pegah has received her national credentials as a Medical Laboratory Scientist from the American Society for Clinical Pathologist, and her Clinical Laboratory Scientist generalist license through the State of California of Public Health.

Pegah's husband is an Officer in the Navy and they have two children.

Get to know Pegah

1. What interests you in running a lab?
I take great pride in running my own operation and having the complete freedom to run tests the way I feel is done in the best manner. I used to be teased and was labeled as a "lab hogg" in school, because I always had the tendency to do things "my way", so having the opportunity to do exactly that without conforming to anyone else's "method" is definitely something I enjoy.
 
2. What is your favorite part about the job?
My favorite part of it all being able to work independently, yet being part of a family at the same time. Delivering results for patients in a reliable and fast pace is something I enjoy a lot.
 
3. Why do you like working for IFSMED?
I love working for this company because it gives me the freedom that many other organizations don't allow. I truly feel like I am part of the healing process for the patients. Dr. Shikhman has a great vision and I am very grateful that he gave me the opportunity to be a part of it.
 
4. What do you like to do in your free time?
I have two children, my son is 5 years old and my daughter is only 6 months, so my free time goes to them as much as I can. I also enjoy reading the latest bestsellers and finding my zen by working out.