Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Genetics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood
Chair of UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor of Human Genetics at UCLA. Dr. Krakow received her bachelor's degree from Arizona State University in Tempe and her medical degree from Chicago Medical School. After an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, she completed fellowships in maternal-fetal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and in research and clinical genetics at the UCLA Intercampus Medical Genetics Training Program. Dr. Krakow is Co-Director of the International Skeletal Dysplasia Registry.
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.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Practice Location: UCLA Hematology and Oncology, Beverly Hills
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vice Chair of Women’s Health Research, and Director of Cancer Population Genetics. Dr. Karlan completed her medical degree at Harvard Medical School, residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a gynecologic oncology fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine. She is a board-certified gynecologic cancer surgeon. Dr. Karlan’s clinical practice and research intersect to focus on cutting edge treatments for ovarian and other women’s cancers, as well as early detection and inherited cancer susceptibility. She is an American Cancer Society Clinical Research Professor and is editor-in-chief of the scientific journals Gynecologic Oncologyand Gynecologic Oncology Reports. In 2012, Dr. Karlan was appointed by the White House to serve on the National Cancer Advisory Board and in 2015 she was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
Specialty: Fertility and Reproductive Health
Practice Location: OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Specialty Suite Westwood
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Al-Safi completed his medical degree at University of Al-Nahrain, his obstetrics & gynecology residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine and a reproductive endocrinology fellowship at University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Al-Safi has research interests in obesity and reproduction, infertility treatment outcomes and menopausal health.
Specialty: Fertility and Reproductive Health
Practice Location: OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Interim Division Chief, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Brennan completed her medical degree at University of Nebraska College of Medicine, and her obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine and a reproductive endocrinology fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine.
Specialty: Family Planning, Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OBGYN West Medical, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood
Associate Clinical 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.
Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN Santa Monica
Health Sciences Associate 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.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood, OBGYN, Westlake Village
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program Director. Dr. Cohen completed his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, his obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCSF School of Medicine and his obstetrics & gynecology fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Cohen is a board certified gynecologic oncologist and the program director for the UCLA gynecologic oncology fellowship. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive gynecologic surgical procedures including robotic surgery and sentinel lymph node dissection. Dr. Cohen is committed to providing cutting edge clinical trials for patients with a focus on personalized medicine.
Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Practice Location: OB GYN Santa Monica
Health Sciences Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Davis completed her medical degree at UC Riverside School of Medicine and her obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine. Her clinical interests include general obstetrics and gynecology with a particular interest in pregnancy, abnormal uterine bleeding, benign ovarian masses, fibroids, contraception management, and women's health maintenance. Her research interests include patient satisfaction, contraception, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Specialty: Fertility and Reproductive Health
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Dumesic completed his medical degree at University of Wisconsin Medical School, his obstetrics & gynecology residency and his reproductive endocrinology fellowship at UCSF School of Medicine. His research interests include Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
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.
Specialty: Gynecology, Obstetrics, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice Location: OB GYN, Santa Monica
Health Sciences Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ginn completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, obstetrics & gynecology residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and fellowship at University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Pelvic Medicine, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice Location: 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 140
Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Grisales completed her medical degree at University of Texas Medical School at Houston, her obstetrics & gynecology residency and her female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the UCLA School of Medicine.
Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Genetics
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood, OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite
Associate Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Division Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Han received her medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine / Yale-New Haven Hospital. Dr. Han’s clinical interests include prenatal diagnosis, complex fetal anomalies, diabetes and endocrine disorder in pregnancy and preconception optimization of health. Dr. Han is an active researcher and educator with a focus on prenatal diagnosis and complex fetal anomalies, diabetes and endocrine disorders in pregnancy, and preconception optimization of maternal health. She was a former NIH-sponsored Women’s Reproductive Health Research program scholar and a McKern Scholar for Perinatal Research.
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.
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.
Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Practice Location: OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Janzen completed her medical degree at Brown University School of Medicine and her obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
Specialty: Fertility and Reproductive Health
Practice Location: OBGYN, Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Kroener completed her medical degree at Keck School of Medicine of USC, her obstetrics & gynecology residency and reproductive endocrinology fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine. Her primary clinical interests include infertility, in vitro fertilization, LGBTQ fertility, oocyte cryopreservation, onco-fertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and mullerian anomalies. Her research interests primarily focus on optimizing pregnancy and perinatal outcomes after IVF and fertility treatment.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Practice Location: OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Specialty Suite Westwood
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Lai completed her medical degree and obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Hawaii, and a gynecologic oncology fellowship at UCLA. Her clinical and research interests include hereditary cancers, targeted and novel therapeutics in gynecologic cancers, palliative care and comprehensive care for women with gynecologic cancers.
Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Practice Location: OBGYN, Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Lee completed her medical degree at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, obstetrics & gynecology residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and maternal & fetal medicine fellowship at Brigham & Women's Hospital.
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.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Memarzadeh completed her medical degree at University of Pittsburgh, residency and gynecologic oncology fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine. As a board-certified expert gynecologic cancer surgeon Dr. Memarzadeh has 14 years of active surgical practice specializing in minimally invasive robotic surgery, ovarian cancer debulking surgery, complex pelvic and abdominal surgeries. Her surgical expertise also includes sentinel lymph node mapping, vulvar, cervical and endometrial cancer surgeries. In addition to being an accomplished surgeon she is a scientist performing leading edge research aimed at advancing therapies for women impacted by cancers. Dr. Memarzadeh treats her patients as family members and is determined to improve lives of women with cancer through implementing innovative surgical and research approaches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Practice Location: OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her medical degree at New York University and Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Brown University. Dr. Pluym completed her Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at UCLA. Her clinical and research interests include high-risk pregnancies, prenatal diagnosis, 3D ultrasound and artificial intelligence and maternal mental health. Dr. Pluym is heavily involved in resident and fellow education and is also a collaborator in multiple projects with the University of California Fetal Consortium.
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.
Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Practice Location: OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rao completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine and obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Rao completed her Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at UCLA. Her clinical and research interests intersect and include high-risk pregnancy, prenatal ultrasound, rare diseases of pregnancy (maternal and fetal), and maternal mental health. Dr. Rao is a recipient of the National Institute of Health Rare Disease Clinical Research Training Program Grant.
Specialty: Gynecology, Pelvic Pain
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood, GYN Sub-Specialties, Santa Monica
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the UCLA Pelvic Pain Clinical and Research program. Dr. Rapkin received her medical degree from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomed Sciences and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UCLA. Dr. Rapkin has authored over a 120 articles, chapters, and books and received numerous grants to study chronic pelvic and vulvar pain, as well as hormonally associated mood disorders. She initiated one of the first multidisciplinary pelvic pain programs offering comprehensive and innovative care and access to current research studies for women suffering from complex disorders. Current NIH funding has allowed Dr. Rapkin to study structure and function of the brain, vaginal microbiome, genetics and inflammatory profiles in women with vulvodynia.
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.
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.
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.
Specialty: Gynecology Sub-specialty Santa Monica, Pelvic Medicine
Practice Location: 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 140
Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Rosenman completed her medical degree at New York Medical College, obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship at American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Salani, a board certified gynecologic oncologist, completed medical school at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, followed by residency at Emory University and fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Over the course of her career, she has been recognized with multiple teaching awards. She is an active member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society, where she serves as the Chair of the Education Committee. She is a longstanding member of the Cervix committee within the NRG Oncology Group and serves as the Co-Chair for the Cervix Cancer NCI Task Force. Her clinical and research interests intersect and include novel therapeutics for cervical cancer and gynecologic cancer survivorship.
Specialty: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Practice Location: OBGYN Santa Monica Specialty Suite, OBGYN Women’s Clinic, Westwood
Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program at UCLA. Dr. Silverman graduated maxima cum laude from La Salle University in Philadelphia, and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his OBGYN residency training at Pennsylvania Hospital, followed by a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, both in Philadelphia. He is board-certified in both general OB/GYN and maternal-fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and currently serves as an oral boards certification examiner in both areas for ABOG. Dr. Silverman’s primary clinical and research sub-specialization is in the area of perinatal infectious diseases, though he is also actively involved in clinical practice and education in the areas of maternal complications of pregnancy and prenatal diagnosis.
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.
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.
Specialty: Fibroid Treatment Program, Gynecology, Pelvic Medicine, Robotic / Minimally Invasive Surgery
Practice Location: 200 Medical Plaza, Suite 140
Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Tarnay completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine, obstetrics & gynecology residency at UCLA School of Medicine and obstetrics and urogynecology & reconstructive pelvic surgery fellowship at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center.
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.
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.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Practice Location: OBGYN Specialty Suite, Westwood
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Zakhour completed her medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical Center, residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and fellowship at Cedars-Sinai and UCLA School of Medicine. Her clinical interests include hereditary cancer syndromes, palliative care, discrepancies in cancer care and minimally invasive gynecologic oncology surgery.
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.
Assistant Professor of Urology and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Ackerman earned her undergraduate degree in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry and a Ph.D. in Immunology at Yale University. After realizing a desire to pursue translational medicine, she joined the Medical Scientist Training Program at Yale, receiving an M.D. degree. Dr. Ackerman completed her residency in Urology and fellowship in Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA. Her current research focuses on the role of host-microbe interactions in the etiology of benign lower urinary tract disorders. Dr. Ackerman specializes in the treatment of men and women with incontinence, voiding dysfunction and pelvic floor disorders, with a particular interest in geriatric urology.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Professor in Residence of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Medicine in the Division of Hematology-Oncology. Dr. Konecny is the lead clinician for gynecologic oncology in the Department of Medicine at UCLA. He obtained his medical degree and completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Munich in Germany. Following his specialist training he focused on clinical breast cancer research and moved to the U.S. to pursue postdoctoral studies in the laboratory of Dennis J. Slamon to participate in laboratory and clinical research that led to the approval of new breast cancer drugs such as trastuzumab and lapatinib. He subsequently undertook research and subspecialty training in gynecologic oncology by completing a gynecologic oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. In 2007 he was recruited back to the University of California as a group leader to the Translational Oncology Research Laboratory of UCLA, to establish a laboratory for preclinical drug and clinical trial development in the area of gynecologic malignancies.
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology, Chief of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) and Fellowship Director for the FPMRS ACGME accredited program. He completed his medical degree at the University of Rochester and Rutgers New Jersey Medical, completed his urology residency at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY and then completed a fellowship in female urology, neurourology and reconstructive urology at UCLA. Prior to coming to UCLA, Dr. Nitti was Professor of Urology and Obstetrics and Gynecology and Vice Chairman of Urology at New York University Langone Medical Center where he was also the FPMRS fellowship director. He is an authority in urodynamic techniques, medical and surgical therapies for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, female pelvic reconstructive surgery and voiding dysfunction.
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistant Clinical Professor of UCLA Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Training Director for the UCLA Semel Institute’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. Dr. Richards completed her medical degree at Albany Medical College and psychiatry residency at UCLA Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behavior. She completed her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Richards has developed her expertise in the area of perinatal psychiatry and infant mental health.
Specialty: Reproductive Genetics
Health Sciences Clinical Professor of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology and Clinical Professor of Clinical Genetics and Genomics of UCLA Pediatrics. Dr. Saitta earned her BA in Biology from Johns Hopkins University and completed both her M.D. as well as her Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology from Thomas Jefferson University. She completed her Pediatrics internship and residency at the St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children/Temple University, followed by a fellowship in Medical Genetics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. During her fellowship training at Penn, she had the opportunity to work on the Human Genome Project, contributing to the sequencing of chromosome 22q, which was the first chromosome "completed" for the project.
Associate Professor-In-Residence of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Epeldegui completed her undergraduate degree at the Universitdad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. She received her MS from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and her PhD from University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Epeldegui’s primary research efforts focus on immunology and AIDS-non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She is funded by several research grants from the National Cancer Institute.
Professor-In-Residence of UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Orsulic received her undergraduate degree from the University of Zagreb in Croatia and her PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her postdoctoral training included a fellowship at the Max-Planck-Institute for Immunobiologie and a fellowship at both the National Institute of Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Orsulic was an Assistant Professor of Pathology at the Harvard Medical School from 2002-2008. Later in 2008, she assumed a position as Associate Professor in UCLA OBGYN and had a laboratory at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center studying the molecular basis of ovarian cancer using both animal and cell based models of disease. In 2020, she moved her lab to the UCLA campus where she continues her innovative work in the area of cancer associated fibroblasts and molecular signatures of disease. Dr. Orsulic is funded by the National Institute of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Veterans Administration.
Nurse Midwife, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Candice Becker-Schwarm, CNM received her master’s of nursing degree from Yale University as well as a degree in Public Health from UCLA, focusing on international health. Candice is a board-certified nurse midwife who enjoys the opportunity to work with women and families at such a critical time of their lives. The UCLA Nurse Midwives Program is based at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica.
Diane "Dee Dee" Dirks, CNM, MSN
Nurse Midwife, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Diane “Dee Dee” Dirks, CNM, received her nurse midwifery degree from University of Southern California. Dee Dee is a board-certified nurse midwife who considers it a joy and honor to be a supportive presence with families as a UCLA midwife. She has experience with birth center, home birth, and hospital births. The UCLA Nurse Midwives Program is based at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica.
Nurse Midwife, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Miriam Mivehkar, CNM, received her bachelor’s degree in midwifery from Hamedan University of Medical Sciences in Hemedan, Iran, her bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in midwifery as well as Women's Health-Nurse Practitioner master's degree from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey Medical School. Miriam is a board-certified nurse midwife. She has experience working with both low-risk and high-risk patients. The UCLA Nurse Midwives Program is based at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica.
Nurse Midwife, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Anna Peery, CNM, received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Biola University and her master’s degree in nursing: women’s health care from California State University Fullerton. Anna is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner and a nurse midwife. She views pregnancy and childbirth as a miraculous ushering in of new life to be celebrated, supported and protected. The UCLA Nurse Midwives Program is based at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica.
Nurse Midwife, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Eyelle Sacher, CNM, received her bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan and master's of nursing degree from Emory University. Eyelle is a board-certified nurse midwife who provides women-centered care, taking the time to educate and empower her patients. The UCLA Nurse Midwives Program is based at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica.
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Physician Assistant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Rachel Frankenthal received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and her Masters in Medical Sciences and Masters in Public Health from Nova Southeastern University. She is a board-certified and licensed Physician Assistant specializing in gynecologic oncology. She is interested in comprehensive and compassionate care, hereditary cancers, palliative care and survivorship for women with gynecologic cancers.
Jessica L. Walchonski, PA-C, MMS
Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Physician Assistant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jessica Walchonski received her undergraduate degree from Temple University and her Masters in Medical Sciences from Salus University. She is a board-certified and licensed Physician Assistant specializing in gynecologic oncology. She believes in the importance of a comprehensive and personalized approach to women with gynecologic cancers. She is especially interested in palliative care, hereditary cancer syndromes, and gynecologic cancer survivorship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Specialty: Gynecology, Pelvic Medicine
Practice Location: OBGYN, Torrance
Assistant Clinical Professor – Voluntary of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Mellano completed her medical degree, obstetrics & gynecology residency and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Mellano has a passion for women’s health, specifically pelvic floor disorders and bladder dysfunction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
