
Christopher M. Tarnay, MD
Suite 140
Los Angeles, California 90095
About
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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.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Fellowship
Residency
Internship
Degree
Recognitions
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2019
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2018 See More
Locations
Center for Women's Pelvic Health at UCLA



Santa Monica OBGYN Specialty Suite

Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Videos
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
In the News
- UCLA team travels to Uganda to treat patients with obstetric fistula (DailyBruin)
- Helping Women in Africa Suffering From the Most Heartbreaking Condition You've Never Heard of, Fistula (Huffington Post)
- Malibu Doctors Making a Difference featuring Dr. Chris Tarnay (Story courtesy of Leslie Wade/Malibu Times Magazine)
Recognitions
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2019
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2018
- Southern California, Super Doctors®, 2010-2017
- The Serge & Yvette Dadone Clinical Teaching Award for UCLA School of Medicine, 2014
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award. Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2010
- Excellence in Resident Teaching Award UCLA, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2006
- Resident Teaching Award: Department of Family Practice, Kaiser Permanente, 2004
- Excellence in Resident Teaching Award. UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2004
- 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, 1998