Our Expert Team

Jeannine Rahimian, MD

Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Health Sciences Clinical Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rahimian completed her medical degree and obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.

Lauren Nathan, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Professor and Vice Chair of Education, UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Nathan completed her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine. She practices general obstetrics and gynecology with an interest in menopause and hormone therapy.

Lisa Nicholas, MD

Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor and Vice Chair, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Nicholas completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at LAC Martin Luther King Jr. - Drew Medical Center.

Yalda Afshar, MD, PhD

Specialty: Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Assistant Professor In-Residence of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Afshar completed her M.D./Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, Chicago, her OB/GYN residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at UCLA. Her clinical and research interests intersect and include high-risk pregnancy, prenatal ultrasound and congenital heart disease, either affecting the mother or fetus. Dr. Afshar is a recipient of a National Institute of Health Reproductive Scientist Award. Her research is focused on congenital heart disease, among other translational pregnancy related topics.

Angela Chen, MD, MPH, FACOG

Specialty: Family Planning, Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN West Medical, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division Chief of Family Planning and Medical Director of the UCLA OBGYN Clinic at West Medical Building.  Dr. Chen completed her medical degree at Boston University in the Combined BA/MD/MPH program, residency in obstetrics and gynecology and the Complex Family Planning Fellowship at the Boston University Boston Medical Center where she also completed the NIH K30 training program in clinical research.  Additionally, she completed the Medical Education Fellowship at the David Geffen School of Medicine.  Dr. Chen’s research portfolio includes nationally funded projects in maternal quality of care, reproductive health and the environment, contraception, and abortion care.  She has published in peer reviewed journals, authored book chapters, and partnered with community organizations to promote family planning access. Dr. Chen is passionate about creating opportunities for patients, families, communities, medical trainees, and clinical staff, as well as forging new pathways to a more robust health system by prioritizing Family Planning and Public Health measures.

Alexander Chiang, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN Santa Monica

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Chiang completed his medical degree at UCI School of Medicine and his obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.

Jacqueline Fahey, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Fahey received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from the UC Davis School of Medicine. She completed residency at UCLA, where she also served as Administrative Chief resident. With a focus on comprehensive and individualized care for women of all ages, Dr. Fahey’s clinical interests include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, uterine fibroids, benign ovarian masses, contraception, adolescent gynecology, and management of pregnancy. In addition to providing care for her patients, Dr. Fahey is active in medical education and clinical research.

Alexandra Havard, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Havard completed both her medical degree and residency in obstetrics & gynecology at the UCLA School of Medicine. She enjoys providing comprehensive care for women of all ages. Her clinical interests include adolescent health and contraception management, pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding and management of menopausal symptoms. Her surgical interests include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopic myomectomy.

Jessica Hsu, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Hsu completed her medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine and her obstetrics & gynecology residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center. She has special clinical interests in general obstetrics and operative gynecologic procedures, specifically minimally invasive surgeries. Her research interests include obstetrical healthcare utilization, patient safety and health care quality.

Kirsten Jensen, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Jensen completed her medical degree and her obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.

Michael Johnson, MD

Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Johnson completed his medical degree and his obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

Brian Koos, MD

Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Koos completed his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital. He completed his first fellowship in Fetal Physiology at Oxford University Medical School and a second fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at LAC + USC Medical Center.

Sukrant Mehta, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery

Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Mehta completed his medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine/Grenada, MD, and obstetrics & gynecology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Aisling Murphy, MD

Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Murphy completed her medical degree at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, obstetrics & gynecology residencies at Albany Medical Center Hospital and University Hospitals of Cleveland, as well as a maternal & fetal medicine fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine.

Tina Nguyen, MD

Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Nguyen completed her medical degree at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, MD, obstetrics & gynecology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and maternal & fetal medicine fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine.

Erica Oberman, MD

Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor and Residency Program Director, UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Oberman completed her medical degree at UCSF School of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Oberman has a passion for women's health and brings her experience and enthusiasm to women of all ages seeking care. She provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care. Her clinical practice includes general obstetrics, with a particular interest in women interested in a trial of labor after a cesarean section, general gynecology, abnormal cervical cytology, fibroids, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, family planning, contraception and preconception consultations.

Ram Parvataneni, MD

Specialty: Family Planning, Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice Location: OBGYN West Medical, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. Dr. Parvataneni joined UCLA after residency at Baylor College of Medicine and fellowship at UCSF. Dr Parvataneni provides comprehensive gynecologic care. His practice is mostly referral based and emphasizes empathic, personalized, patient centered care. He is a member of the UCLA fibroid treatment program, with expertise in newer, minimally invasive options for the management of fibroids including robotic assisted surgeries. He is actively involved in clinical research for fibroids and has several clinical trials evaluating newer treatment options and outcomes. Dr Parvataneni is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the recipient of many teaching and patient care awards including the UCLA Exceptional Physician award.

Rajita Patil, MD

Specialty: Family Planning, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica, OBGYN West Medical

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr Patil completed her undergraduate studies at University of Pennsylvania and medical degree at University of Illinois School of Medicine in Chicago.  She completed her obstetrics & gynecology residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She has special clinical interests in the full scope of family planning services and obstetrics.

Ramneek K. Rana, MD

Specialty: Gynecology Sub-specialty Santa Monica, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rana completed her medical degree at The George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed her obstetrics & gynecology residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. She is board-certified with the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 

Robin Rathe, MD, MPH

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood

Health Sciences Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rathe received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University in New Orleans where she completed a double major in Communications and Political Science. She earned a Master's Degree in Public Health from Tulane University and then a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in Obstetrics and Gynecology and then completed a fellowship in Advanced Pelvic Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rathe’s research interests include socioeconomic and racial barriers to health care delivery and her primary clinical interests include obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecological surgery, management of precancerous conditions and preventative health.

Radhika Rible, MD

Specialty: Family Planning, Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN West Medical, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rible completed her medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians/Surgeons, obstetrics & gynecology residency at Duke University Medical Center and obstetrics and gynecology fellowship at LAC + USC Medical Center.

Valentina Rodriguez-Triana, MD

Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rodriguez-Triana graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and completed her residency training at UCLA. Prior to beginning residency, she earned her Masters Degree in Journalism from Columbia University. She has particular interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and has surgical expertise in complex laparoscopy including laparoscopic myomectomy. She is also interested in the surgical management of female- to- male transgender patients. She has published book chapters on the management of fibroids and abnormal uterine bleeding, and sits on the board of the UCLA Fibroid Treatment Program and the UCLA Gender Health Program. Her research has been focused on the surgical management of fibroids and development of residency medical education curriculum.

Brianne Romeroso, MD

Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Romeroso completed her medical degree at University of Virginia School of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.

Aparna Sridhar, MD, MPH, FACOG

Specialty: Family Planning, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN West Medical, OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood

Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Sridhar completed her medical degree at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Mysore Medical College, India, obstetrics & gynecology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical Schooland obstetrics and gynecology fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine. Her unique experience in international and national settings gives her an in depth understanding of cultural influence on healthcare. Dr. Sridhar specializes in comprehensive and holistic prenatal care for low risk and high-risk pregnancies. She is an expert in normal and abnormal benign gynecological problems. Dr. Sridhar believes in treating a patient taking into account psychological, social and environmental factors rather than  just the symptoms and disease. Her research interests include patient education, technology in medicine and contraception.

Amy Stoddard, MD

Specialty: Family Planning, Gynecology,Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica, OBGYN West Medical

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medical Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at UCLA Santa Monica Hospital. Dr. Stoddard completed her medical degree at Saint Louis University and obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.

Katherine Taylor, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica

Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Taylor completed her medical degree from UC Irvine School of Medicine and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Yeshiva University.

Michelle Tsai, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Tsai completed her medical degree at Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. Her clinical interests include family planning, minimally-invasive surgery, and teen and adolescent health.

Mya Zapata, MD

Specialty: Family Planning, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood, OBGYN West Medical

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Labor and Delivery Director at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. Dr. Zapata completed her medical degree at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine and family planning fellowship at University of Michigan Health System.

Michelle M. Cabrera, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Pasadena

Dr. Cabrera received her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. She then attended the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine. She completed her four year residency at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida. In her last year she served as Academic Chief Resident. Dr. Michelle Cabrera is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, specializing in comprehensive care for women.

Jodi C. Ferro, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Westlake Village

Assistant Clinical Professor – Voluntary of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ferro completed her medical degree at University of Southern California School of Medicine and her obstetrics & gynecology residency at Los Angeles County Hospital/USC where she was elected and served as the Senior Chief Resident her final year. Dr. Ferro is a fourth generation Ventura County resident and is proud to serve the community where she grew up. Dr. Ferro is board certified and is a Fellow with the American Board of OB/GYN.

Christin Field, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Westlake Village

Assistant Clinical Professor - Voluntary of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Field completed her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Loma Linda School of Medicine. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology.

Lisa Little, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Porter Ranch

Assistant Clinical Professor – Voluntary of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Little completed her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in New York and obstetrics & gynecology residency at Southern Illinois School of Medicine in Springfield.

Leena S. Nathan, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Westlake Village

Assistant Clinical Professor - Voluntary of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Nathan received her undergraduate education at University of California, San Diego, her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA. She also completed a family medicine residency at Kaiser Woodland Hills. Dr. 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. Dr. Nathan's favorite part of being a doctor is helping women have healthy pregnancies and deliveries. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Nathan serves as the medical director for UCLA’s community OBGYN practices in Santa Clarita, Torrance, Westlake Village and West Hills.

Ranoo A. Sabnis, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Westlake Village

Assistant Clinical Professor – Voluntary of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Sabnis completed her medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at Rush University Medical Center.

Autumn Martine Schafer, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Burbank

Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Schafer completed her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at MetroHealth Medical Center.

Carilyn H. Sparks, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Torrance

Assistant Clinical Professor – Voluntary of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Sparks completed her medical degree at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.

Abby Uhrinak, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Westlake Village

Assistant Clinical Professor (Voluntary) of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Uhrinak completed her medical degree from USC Keck School of Medicine and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at LAC + USC Medical Center.

Angela T. Valle, MD

Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN, Westlake Village

Assistant Clinical Professor – Voluntary of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Valle completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College and obstetrics & gynecology residency at LAC + USC Medical Center.