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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
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Dr. Leena Nathan specializes in comprehensive care for women including well-woman visits, obstetrics, and gynecology/gynecologic surgeries. Her focus lies in promoting the well being of women of all ages ranging from adolescence through menopause. She also believes strongly in patient empowerment through communication. Dr. Nathan's favorite part of being a doctor is helping women have healthy pregnancies and deliveries.

She received her undergraduate education at University of California, San Diego and her medical degree from Stanford University. She first completed a family medicine residency at Kaiser Woodland Hills and is boarded in family medicine. She then went on to complete a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology from University of California, Los Angeles.

Born at Los Robles Hospital and raised in Thousand Oaks, Dr. Nathan is excited to be taking care of patients in her hometown. She enjoys spending time with her husband, who is also a local physician, and her three young children as well as her yellow labrador.

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Westlake Village OBGYN
32144 Agoura Rd.
Suite 100
Westlake Village, CA 91361
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Medical Board Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2008-2011
Residency 2
Family Medicine, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 2005-2007
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2007-2008
Internship2
Family Medicine, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, 2004-2005
Degree
Stanford University School of Medicine, MD, 2004
Interests
  • Abnormal Genitalia

    Disorders of Sex Development

    When a child's gender is in question at birth, the child has atypical genitalia (ambiguous genitalia). This means that the genitals don't seem to be clearly male or female.
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  • Abnormal Pap Smear

    Pap

    This screening test looks for abnormal cells in the cervix. If abnormal cells are found, your healthcare provider can treat them right away, before they become cancer.
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  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

    Menorrhagia

    Menorrhagia is heavy or prolonged bleeding during your period. Many women have this type of abnormal uterine bleeding. It can be related to a number of conditions including problems with the uterus, hormone problems, or other conditions. While heavy bleeding can make it tough to take part in normal daily life at times, there are treatments to help.
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  • Benign Ovarian Cysts

    Ovarian Cyst

    An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms on or inside an ovary. The ovaries are a pair of small, oval-shaped organs in the lower part of a woman’s belly (abdomen). Ovarian cysts are very common in women of all ages. Young girls can also get them, but this is less common.
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  • Colposcopy

    Colposcopy

    Your healthcare provider uses colposcopy to view the opening to the uterus, called the cervix, and the vagina. It uses an instrument with a magnifying lens and a light, called a colposcope.
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  • Condyloma
  • Endometriosis

    Endometriosis

    The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue implants outside the uterus. This can cause pain, heavy periods, and infertility.
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  • External Cephalic Version

    Cephalic Disorders

    Cephalic disorders affect the central nervous system as it develops. They may also affect the brain and the growth of the skull. These disorders can cause a variety of developmental delays, physical disabilities, and threats to a child’s life.
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  • Family Planning
  • Fibroid Embolization Evaluation

    Uterine Fibroid Embolization

    Uterine artery embolization is a procedure to get rid of noncancerous tumors in the uterus (uterine fibroids). It does not use major surgery, so you may recover faster. You also may not need to stay in the hospital.
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  • General Gynecology

    Gynecological Conditions

    Many different gynecological conditions require the care of a health care provider. Learn detailed information on the most common gynecological conditions including Recognizing Gynecologic Problems, Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Uterine Fibroids, Pap Test and Safer Sex Guidelines.
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  • General Obstetrics

    Prenatal Medical Care

    Regular visits to your healthcare provider are an important part of a healthy pregnancy. You and your growing baby will be carefully monitored with tests done to assess any potential risks and develop a treatment plan, if needed.
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  • Geriatrics

    Elder Care

    Elder care covers a wide variety of issues. These include choosing an appropriate healthcare provider to care for an aging person. It also includes making decisions about moving an older adult from home to a residential care setting.
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  • Gynecologic Ultrasound

    Pelvic Ultrasound

    A pelvic ultrasound is a scan that looks at the organs and structures in your pelvic area. Ultrasound uses a device called a transducer to send out sound waves that are too high to be heard. The transducer sends the sound waves through your skin and other body tissues to the organs and structures within. The sound waves bounce off the organs like an echo and return to the transducer. The transducer picks up the reflected waves. These are changed into a picture of the organs.
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  • High Risk Pregnancy

    Pregnancy and Medical Conditions

    Many pre-existing health conditions can affect pregnancy or be affected by pregnancy. These conditions need the clinical care of a doctor or other healthcare professional. They include Chronic Hypertension, Heart Disease, Diabetes and Pregnancy, Thyroid Conditions, Neurologic Conditions and Asthma and Pregnancy.
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  • Hysteroscopy

    Hysteroscopy

    Hysteroscopy is the exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus using a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope. Your healthcare provider inserts the device through the vagina.
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  • Infertility

    Infertility

    Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It impairs the body's ability to reproduce. It can be a problem in the female reproductive system, the male reproductive system, or a mix of the two.
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  • Interstitial Cystitis

    Interstitial Cystitis

    Interstitial cystitis is an inflamed or irritated bladder wall. It can lead to scarring and stiffening of the bladder. The bladder can’t hold as much urine as it did in the past. It is an ongoing (chronic) disorder.
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  • Laparoscopy

    Laparoscopy

    Laparoscopy uses a thin lighted tube that has a video camera. The tube is called a laparoscope. It is put into a tiny cut or incision in your belly. The video camera images can be seen on a computer screen.
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  • Menopause

    Menopause

    Learn detailed information on Introduction to Menopause; Perimenopause; Hormone Replacement Therapy; Staying Healthy After Menopause; Estrogen's Effects on the Female Body.
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  • Neurogenic Bladder

    Neurogenic Bladder

    A closer look at neurogenic bladder, which causes symptoms such as urinary incontinence, kidney stones, and dribbling urine.
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  • Pediatrics
  • Pelvic or Vaginal Pain

    Pelvic Pain

    Pelvic pain is a challenging condition that can be due to many possible causes. It is a common problem in women. Pelvic pain can be either acute (sudden/severe) or chronic (the pain either comes and goes or lasts for 6 months or longer). 
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  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

    Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

    PCOS is a common hormone problem in women of childbearing age. Women with PCOS may not ovulate, and have abnormal hormone levels. They may experience missed or irregular periods, excess hair growth and weight gain around the belly.
    Learn more >
  • Pre Menstrual Syndrome

    Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

    Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of emotional and physical symptoms many women have in the days before their period starts. Lifestyle changes and sometimes medicines can help manage symptoms.
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  • Preconception Consults

    Planning a Pregnancy

    Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. The first few weeks of pregnancy are crucial in a child's development. Planning ahead and taking care of yourself before becoming pregnant is the best thing you can do for you and your baby.
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  • Pregnancy Complications

    Pregnancy Complications

    Many conditions can complicate a pregnancy and require clinical care by a healthcare professional. Many of these include: Anemia in Pregnancy; Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension; HELLP Syndrome; Bleeding in Pregnancy / Placenta Previa / Placental Abruption Hydramnios; Rh Disease; Maternal and Fetal Infections; Digestive and Liver Disorders; Pregnancy Loss; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy; Care and Management of Multiple Pregnancy.
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  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
  • Prolapse
  • Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

    Understanding Repeated Pregnancy Loss

    Repeated pregnancy loss is when you have three or more miscarriages in a row. This usually happens in the first trimester or early second trimester. Miscarriages are common. You have a 15% to 20% chance of your pregnancy ending in miscarriage.
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  • Sterilization
  • Tubal Ligation

    Tubal Ligation

    Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman's fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.
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  • Urinary Incontinence

    Urinary Incontinence

    Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of urine control. You may not being able to hold your urine until you can reach a restroom. It may be a short-term problem caused by another health issue. Or it may be a long-term problem that you’ll have to manage.
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  • Vaginal & Pelvic Support Problems

    Uterine Prolapse

    Uterine prolapse is a condition in which the muscles and tissues in the pelvis weaken. This can cause the uterus to drop down into the vagina. It can cause symptoms such as urine leakage.
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  • Voiding Dysfunction
Research Interests
  • Patient Education
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Preventative Care
Publications
  1. Rapkin AJ, Nathan LS. Pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea (2012). In: Berek JS (Ed), Novak’s Gynecology. (Chapter 16). Philadelphia:Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  2. Rapkin AJ, Nathan LS. Painful intercourse. In: Kandeel F (Ed). Female Reproductive and Sexual Medicine. In press.
  3. Five Minute Clinical Consult chapters on Contraception and Dyspareunia in 2008, 2009, 2010 Editions Nathan LS, Satmary WA, O’Connell TX. Non-neoplastic epithelial disorders of the vulva. Am Fam Physician. 2008 Feb 1;77(3):321-326.
  4. Jayaraman S, Song Y, Vetrivel L, Shankar L, Verkman AS. Noninvasive in vivo fluorescence measurement of airway-surface liquid depth, salt concentration, and pH. J Clin Invest. 107:317-324, 2001.
  5. Shankar L, Parks D, Herzenberg LA, Herzenberg LA. Western Student Medical Research Forum. JC-1 as an indicator of mitochondrial dysfunction in human lymphocytes. February 2002.
  6. Shankar L, Westberg C, Wong-Staal F. The novel relationship between spinal muscular atrophy protein and RNA helicase A in mediating retroviral mRNA transport. American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology International Conference. May 1999.
Awards
  • First La Reina High School Distinguished Alumnus Award
  • Resident Research Award, UCLA OBGYN 2010
  • Resident Research Award, Kaiser Woodland Hills Family Practice 2007
  • Glamour Magazine Top Ten College Women
  • Selma Silagi Award for Excellence in the Natural Sciences
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Phi Beta Kappa
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