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Specialty:: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department Affiliation:: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation:: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
State License:: A60495
Phone:: 310-983-1023
Health Plans:: Accepted Plans

About Me

Health Science Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology, Chief of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) in OBGYN. Dr. Tarnay is Co-Director of the Center for Womens Pelvic Health. Dr. Tarnay completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine and then completed fellowship in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Tarnay founded the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine at UCLA in department. He is an expert in robotic and minimally invasive surgery for prolapse and incontinence. He is an authority in medical and surgical therapies for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, female pelvic reconstructive surgery and voiding dysfunction. Dr. Tarnay is skilled in fistula care and leads efforts to reduce the suffering of women and mothers from fistula in the developing world through a sustainable program of service and education.

Links

urology.ucla.edu
augs.org
obgyn.ucla.edu
uclahealth.org/robotic-surgery

Primary Office: Obstetrics and Gynecology - Westwood
Primary Address: 100 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 383
Los Angeles, California 90095
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Phone: 310-983-1023
Fax: 310-983-1034

Medical Board Certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002
Certification 2: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Fellowship: Urogynecology & Recon. Pelvic Surgery, Harbor - UCLA Medical Center, 1998-2000
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1995-1998
Internship: Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1994-1995
Degree: Georgetown University School of Medicine, MD, 1994

Interests

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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Prolapse
Robotic Surgery
Urogynecology
Recognizing Urologic or Gynecologic Problems
Vaginal bleeding and discharge are a normal part of a teen girl's menstrual cycle. If your daughter notices anything different or unusual, talk with your teen's healthcare provider.
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Research Interests

Outcomes of vaginal reparative surgery and urinary incontinence
Minimally-invasive surgical techniques
Surgical care for obstetrical fistula
Use of simulation in surgical training for medical students and residents

Publications

Link to my PubMed publications >

In The News

UCLA team travels to Uganda to treat patients with obstetric fistula (DailyBruin)
Malibu-based Medicine for Humanity takes team to Uganda (Malibu Surfside News)
Malibu surgeon Dr. Christopher Tarnay takes a volunteer medical team to Africa (Malibu Times)
Helping Women in Africa Suffering From the Most Heartbreaking Condition You've Never Heard of, Fistula (Huffington Post)
Men We Love, featuring Dr. Tarnay (page 3) (PDF) - Coco Eco Magazine, July 2012
Malibu Doctors Making a Difference featuring Dr. Chris Tarnay (Story courtesy of Leslie Wade/Malibu Times Magazine)

Awards

2019 Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors
2018 Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors
Super Doctors® Southern California Los Angeles Magazine 2010-2017
2014 The Serge & Yvette Dadone Clinical Teaching Award for UCLA School of Medicine
2010 APGO Excellence in Teaching Award. Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
2010 Super Doctor®. Los Angeles Magazine
2006 Excellence in Resident Teaching Award UCLA, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2004 Resident Teaching Award: Department of Family Practice, Kaiser Permanente
2004 Excellence in Resident Teaching Award. UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1998 President’s Award in Surgical Research“ Randomized Comparison of Entry Force and Incision Parameters of Six Laparoscopic Trocar-Cannula Systems” Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
1998 Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures. American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists

Webinar URL: Webinars
Female Bladder Leakage: Solutions to Get Control
Latest Treatments for Uterine Fibroids

Medical Education
Robotic Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Functional Disorders of the Ano–rectum

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