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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department Affiliation:
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hospital Affiliation:
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
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833-825-2974
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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.

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uclahealth.org/urology
uclahealth.org/obgyn
uclahealth.org/robotic-surgery
uclahealth.org/womens-pelvic-health
Primary Office
Westwood Urology
200 UCLA Medical Plaza
Suite 140
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Phone
833-825-2974
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
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

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Personalized Approach to Treatment
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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