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Executive Chair

Gautam Chaudhuri, MD, PhD
Gautam Chaudhuri, MD, PhD
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1980 - 1982
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomed Sciences, 1977 - 1980
Internship
Internal Medicine & General Surgery, Safdarjung General Hospital, 1965 - 1966
Medical Degree
MD, R.G.Kar Medical College, 1964.
 

Executive Vice-Chair

Andrea Rapkin, MD
Andrea Rapkin, MD
Affiliated Programs: Chronic Pelvic Pain, Gynecology
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1980 - 1983
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, SUNY Health Science Center at Buffalo, 1979 - 1980
Medical Degree
MD, SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomed Sciences, 1979.
 

Vice Chair

Robin Farias-Eisner, MD
Robin Farias-Eisner, MD
Dr. Farias-Eisner is currently the Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA. He is the co-Director of the Women’s Cancer Program for the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) at UCLA. Dr. Farias-Eisner has written numerous book chapters and has been invited for more than 50 presentations, nationally and internationally.
Fellowship
Gynecologic Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1990 - 1992
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1986 - 1990
Emergency Medicine, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, 1983 - 1985
Internship
Transitional, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, 1982 - 1983
Medical Degree
MD, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 1981
 
Michael Johnson, MD
Michael Johnson, MD
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1990 - 1995
Medical Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1990.
 
Brian Koos, MD
Brian Koos, MD
Affiliated Programs: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics
Fellowship
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, LAC + USC Medical Center, 1982 - 1983
Fetal Physiology, Oxford University Medical School, 1979 - 1982
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, 1976 - 1979
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, 1975 - 1976
Medical Degree
MD, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 1974.
 
Khalil Tabsh, MD
Khalil Tabsh, MD
Affiliated Programs: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics
Fellowship
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1978 - 1979
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Yale-New Haven Hospital, 1976 - 1978
Obstetrics & Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, 1974 - 1976
Medical Degree
MD, American University of Beirut Medical School, 1974.
 

Physicians

Pamela J. Boyer, MD
Pamela J. Boyer, MD
Affiliated Programs: Maternal Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics
Fellowship
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 1986 - 1988
Immunology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1985 - 1986
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1982 - 1985
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1981 - 1982
Medical Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1981
 
Kathleen Brennan, MD
Kathleen Brennan, MD
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2008 - 2011
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2005 - 2008
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Medical Degree
MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 2004
 
Leslie Carranza, MD, MHS
Leslie Carranza, MD, MHS
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Contact: 310-794-7274, Location: 1245 16th Street, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington Medical Center, 2006-2010
Medical Degree: M.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2002-2006
Dr. Leslie Carranza, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, provides comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care. Her philosophy is that each patient is unique and should be cared with empathy and a sprinkling of humor.
 
Angela Chen, MD
Angela Chen, MD
Fellowship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston Medical Center, 2001 - 2003
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston Medical Center, 1998 - 2001
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Boston Medical Center, 1997 - 1998
Medical Degree
MD, Boston University School of Medicine, 1997
 
Oliver Dorigo, MD
Oliver Dorigo, MD

Oliver Dorigo, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from the University of Heidelberg Medical School in Germany. Following three years of OB/GYN residency training at the University of Munich, Germany, he moved to the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in San Diego , CA , to pursue cancer gene therapy research.  Dr. Dorigo joined the UCLA Department of OB/GYN in 1995, and completed his residency in 1999.  He subsequently received further basic science training with Dr. Arnold Berk at the Molecular Biology Institute at UCLA.

Fellowship
Gynecologic Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2002 - 2005
Gene Therapy, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, 1992 - 1995
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1996 - 1999
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Klinikum Grosshadern, 1989 - 1992
Medical Degree
MD, Ruprecht-Karls-Universitat Heidelberg, 1989

 
Daniel Dumesic, MD
Daniel Dumesic, MD
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology, UCSF Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1985 - 1987
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCSF Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1980 - 1982
Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1978 - 1980
Medical Degree
MD, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1978
 
William A. Freije, MD
William A. Freije, MD
Fellowship Reproductive Endocrinology, Parkland Health and Hospital System, 1996 - 1999 Reproductive Endocrinology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1995 - 1995 Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology, LAC + USC Medical Center, 1992 - 1995 Internship Obstetrics & Gynecology, LAC + USC Medical Center, 1991 - 1992 Medical Degree MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, 1991
 
William A. Growdon, MD
William A. Growdon, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Contact: 310-794-7274, Location: 1245 16th Street, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1974-1978
Medical Degree: M.D., Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1974
Dr. Growdon served as the Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Santa Monica-UCLA Orthapaedic Hospital prior to becoming the Chief of the division of Community Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA.  During his years in private practice, Dr. Growdon served as an Associate Clinical Professor and was a consultant to the UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and UCLA Health System administration regarding strategic planning.
 
Jessica Hsu, MD
Jessica Hsu, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Contact: 310-794-7274, Location: 1245 16th Street, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cedar-Sinai Medical Center
Medical Degree: M.D., MBA, Tufts University School of Medicine
Dr. Hsu is an Attending Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She specializes in comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care.  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.
 
Carla Janzen, MD
Carla Janzen, MD
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2000 - 2002
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1998 - 1999
Medical Degree
MD, Brown University School of Medicine, 1998
 
Kirsten Jensen, MD
Kirsten Jensen, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2006 - 2009
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2005 - 2006
Medical Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2005
 
Daniel Kahn, MD
Daniel Kahn, MD
Affiliated Programs: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2003 - 2006
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2002 - 2003
Medical Degree
MD, UC San Diego School of Medicine, 2002
 
Amer Karam, MD
Amer Karam, MD
Fellowship
Breast Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2007 - 2008
Gynecologic Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2001 - 2004
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2000 - 2001
Medical Degree
MD, American University of Beirut Medical School, 2000
 
John Kuo, MD, PhD
John Kuo, MD, PhD
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004 - 2007
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2001 - 2004
Internship 
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2000 - 2001 
Medical Degree
MD, USC School of Medicine, 2000
 
Lydia Lee, MD
Lydia Lee, MD
Affiliated Programs: Maternal Fetal Medicine
Fellowship
Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital, 2003 - 2007 
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1999 - 2002
Internship 
Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 1998 - 1999 
Medical Degree 
MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 1998
 
Michael Lu, MD
Michael Lu, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UC Irvine Medical Center, 1994 - 1998
Medical Degree
MD, UC San Francisco School of Medicine, 1994
 
Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD, PhD
Sanaz Memarzadeh, MD, PhD
Dr. Memarzadeh is a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the Department of Neurosciences, University of Pittsburgh . During her undergraduate training she performed basic research in the area of neurophysiology and was a member of various honors societies. She continued her medical training at the University of Pittsburgh , graduating in the top ten percentile of her medical school class resulting in a membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha society.
Fellowship
Gynecologic Oncology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2000 - 2003
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1997 - 2000
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1996 - 1997
Medical Degree
MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1996
 
Lauren Nathan, MD
Lauren Nathan, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1990 - 1993
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 1989 - 1990
Medical Degree
MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1989
 
Lisa Nicholas, MD
Lisa Nicholas, MD
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, LAC Martin Luther King Jr. - Drew Medical Center, 1981 - 1984
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, LAC Martin Luther King Jr. - Drew Medical Center, 1980 - 1981
Medical Degree
MD, Boston University School of Medicine, 1980
 
Aldo Palmieri, MD
Aldo Palmieri, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Contact: 310-794-7274, Location: 1245 16th Street, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Rome (Italy) Medical School, 1982
Medical Degree: M.D., University of Rome (Italy) Medical School, 1980
Dr. Aldo Palmieri brings a 25-year experience to the welfare of women. He has devoted a large portion of his career to finding minimally invasive solutions to surgical problems in gynecology, with the intent of offering less disabling and painful, yet safer and more effective techniques to resolve pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fibroids, abnormal bleeding and undesired fertility among others.
 
Ram Parvataneni
Ram Parvataneni, MD
Fellowship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCSF Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2003 - 2006
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1999 - 2003
Internship
Kingston Regional Hospitals/Kingston Public Hospit, 1996 - 1997
Medical Degree
MD, The University of the West Indies, 1996
 
Jeannine Rahimian, MD
Jeannine Rahimian, MD
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2001 - 2004
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2000 - 2001
Medical Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2000
 
Radhika Rible, MD
Radhika Rible, MD
Affiliated Programs: Fibroid Treatment Program
Fellowship Obstetrics & Gynecology, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2006 - 2008 Residency Obstetrics & Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, 2003 - 2006 Internship Obstetrics & Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, 2002 - 2003 Medical Degree MD, Columbia University College of Physicians,Surgeons, 2002
 
Mousa Shamonki, MD
Mousa Shamonki, MD
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Cornell University Medical College, 2002 - 2005
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care, 1999 - 2002
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care, 1998 - 1999
Medical Degree
MD, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1998
 
Amy Stenson, MD
Amy Stenson, MD
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004 - 2008
Medical Degree
MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2004
 
Amy Stoddard, MD
Amy Stoddard, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Contact: 310-794-7274, Location: 1245 16th Street, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of California, Los Angeles, 2010
Medical Degree: M.D., Saint Louis University, 2006
Dr. Stoddard is an Attending Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  She specializes in comprehensive obstetrical and gynecologic care. Her clinical practice includes patients of all ages, with expertise in general obstetrics, abnormal pap smear, abnormal vaginal bleeding, adolescent gynecology, benign ovarian cysts, colposcopy, contraception, family planning, fibroids, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, menopausal medicine, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, preconception consults, sterilization, and testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
 
Christopher Tarnay, MD
Christopher Tarnay, MD

Dr. Christopher Tarnay returned to UCLA in 2005 to direct care in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Bringing expertise to UCLA after 5 years as Director of Urogynecology at an outside institution, the Department now provides a full spectrum of urogynecologic care to women experiencing bladder and pelvic floor problems.
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
Medical Degree - MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1994
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Tsung-Chieh J. Wu, MD
Tsung-Chieh J. Wu, MD
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology, National Institutes of Health, The Clinical Center, 1987 - 1989
Pathology, Hahnemann University School of Medicine c/o Drexel University, 1979 - 1982
Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Georgetown University Medical Center, 1986 - 1987
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Georgetown University Medical Center, 1983 - 1986
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Central Clinic & Hospital, 1978 - 1979
Internship
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hahnemann University School of Medicine c/o Drexel University, 1982 - 1983
Medical Degree
MD, Taipei Medical College, 1978
 
Steve Yu, MD
Steve Yu, MD
Affiliated Programs: Gynecology, Obstetrics
Contact: 310-794-7274, Location: 1245 16th Street, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, 2008
Medical Degree: M.D., St. George’s University, 2004
A native of Los Angeles, Dr. Steve Yu has an undergraduate degree from UCLA.  He received his M.D. degree from St. George’s University and completed his residency training at Case Western Reserve University in 2008.  Dr. Yu joins the UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology after spending four years in a busy multi-specialty group in Los Angeles, where he developed a practice encompassing all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 
 
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