Seeking OB GYN - Los Angeles, CA

This may sound crazy, but I have an OBGYN who works out in the valley- Encino area. He is also affiliated with Cedars. He is amazing!!!
He delivered all 3 of my children. I had my first when we lived in Westchester, my second we lived in Big Bear and drove and my 3rd while living in La Quinta (near Palm Springs).
But... that shows you how much I love and trust this doctor!He is compassionate, knowledgable and has a very warm and caring bedside manner.
Ohad Ben-Yehuda ###-###-####

Hi S.,
I also did a PhD at UCLA and delivered my first child there two years ago. I was with the UCLA OB practice which is a joint practice with midwives. The OB I saw there is no longer there (she actually left while I was a patient) and one of the other OBs on staff recommended I see the midwives. They are great! I delivered with them. If you're nervous about using midwives instead of an OB, talk to one of the OBs in the practice (I would recommended Mikasich -- not sure about spelling -- she's a woman). All of the care with the midwives is in the exact same office and hospital. When I delivered, I was at UCLA and there was a resident in the room. If there is any kind of concern prenatally or during delivery, they never hesitate to consult with an OB. In many ways, I think the care is better, because it's just a little more you-centered.

O.

Hi S.. I used an excellent OB/GYN that I would recommend to anyone. He has the best bedside manners, he's kind, he listens - he's very good at what he does. His name is Dr.David Kline and he's based in Century City. His number is ###-###-####. His clinic is at 10309 Santa Monica Blvd., 3rd Flr, Century City, CA. Congratulations and good luck in your search. I know how important it is to have the best care to make the experience all the more memorable.

Hi S.,

Try Dr. Olivia Crookes on 16th in Santa Monica (between Arizona and Wilshire). She is affiliated with the UCLA SM hospital, and is WONDERFUL! She takes only PPO insurance, though....

First of all congradulations!!! : )

Now to your question...

Have you considered the midwives at UCLA? I have been under their care during this (my second) pregnancy and they are wonderful!! Your appointments would be at the Rhonda Fleming Woman's Center in the 200 Medical Building on campus. It's a very nice office and they don't make you wait for appointments. Everything is available to you there including UCLA Dr.'s if need be. And you'll get to give birth in the new Ronald Reagan Hospital which is to open at the end of June. The midwives are very supportive, extremely knowledgeable and give excellent and respectful care throughout your pregnancy. I highly recommend checking them out. The phone number for their practice is ###-###-####.

UCLA has one of the best OBGYN Departments anywhere in the Los Angeles area. I am sure you can fill your needs there, on campus.

dr. gene parks is in the marina and uses santa monica ucla for delivery. he has been great and his staff and nurses are all really helpful and nice. he's been around a long time, has a good reputation and is straight forward and laid back. i'm 30weeks pregnant with my first and so far its been a great experience with him. Good luck.

Dr. Olivia Crookes, she is affiliated with UCLA. She is great and just delivered my first child 4 weeks ago!

Dr. George Mason is a brilliant doctor. He delivers at Santa Monica Hospital. He's very old school so don't be alarmed, he's in his late 60's early 70's but he did a wonderful job. He very updated and has a email address and is willing to answer any and all questions for you via email. I had a great experience with him. Oh yeah and his delivery style is very different, you give birth laying on your side. I'm not sure exactly what the benefits are because it is the only way I've given birth but it is said it a much easier delivery. http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=458&action=deta...

i went to Dr. Lauren Nathen at UCLA. she's very good and down to earth. I really liked her. only stopped with her because we moved to the valley. i definately would try to get in with her.

Hi S.,

Congratulations!

My OBGYN is DR Amersi Shamsah she is located in Santa Monica and is a UCLA-affiliated doctor. She works with DR Yashari, Manoochehr - he is also a wonderful doctor. I went and saw them for both of my pregnancy's. Dr Amersi delivered both of my sons.

Their office number is ###-###-####

J.

Dr. Lauren Nathan was my OB at UCLA. I highly recommend her! She delivered my son this past Feb. Good luck!

dr. manoochehr yashari is mine ( in santa monica on 15th st) and he's great... and he is UCLA affiliated... his partner is great as well.. i saw her a few times during my pregnancy... her name is dr. shamsa amersi .. a woman... ###-###-####.. dr. yashari is also cedars sinai affiliated.. but dr. amersi isn't ... good luck and congratulations!

Dr Ruth Cousinea in Beverly Hills ###-###-####. If she can't take any new patients everyone in her office is great. Congratulations!

I recommend Dr Scharffenburger. He is in Torrance, but he is the best. He did residency at UCLA (I think). He delievers at LOTs of hospitals. He is awesome. He is in high demand in the south bay.

Hi
Dr. Bickman at UCLA is really good
Here is her number ###-###-####

J.

The best OB/GYN I've ever been to is Dr. Frields. He also has a female OB/GYN in his office. But I highly recommend Dr. Frields. He's the one that any pregnant delivery nurse goes to by far.

I have been extremely happy with Dr. Chen in the UCLA OB-GYN suite. We haven't delivered yet but due to some complications I have she has always proven responsive (paged/called out of hours etc.), caring, and takes the time to educate me on all my decision making.

UCLA Associate Professor

I have seen Dr. Susan Cohen for about 10 years, and I love her (and her staff, which matters too). Her address is 8920 Olympic Blvd. LA, phone ###-###-####. She delivered my twins 6 years ago, but not at UCLA, rather at Cedars. Good luck!

Dr Olivia Crookes would be perfect for you. She is female and in the UCLA network. Her office is on 16th St in Santa Monica across the road from Santa Monica UCLA hospital. She delivered both my boys and many of my friends kids too. Her office number is ###-###-####. Congrat's on your pregnancy!!

Have you considered seeing a midwife? There is a midwifery practice at UCLA started by Ann Trudell and Susan Hueser both certified nurse midwives (CNM). They deliver at UCLA and work with Dr Chen. I would highly recommend contacting their office ###-###-#### and ask to make an appointment with Ann. Less medical interventions with option of being in hospital and still having an epidural if you choose.
Debbie Frank is also a CNM who works with Dr Paul Crane. Dr Crane delivers at Cedars and Debbie at UCLA. I went to Debbie for my OB care and she is amazing. Came to my home and labored with me before we went to the hospital.

I love love love my OBGYN. Her name is Dr Bayati, and she is in santa monica at 18th St and Wilshire blvd. ###-###-####. She will be off in july due to her own unexpected pregnancy. She is wonderful, knowledgable, and compassionate. She delivers at either UCLA or St Johns. Another good OB (my regular MD's wife see's her) is Dr Crooks. She is at 16th St and Arizona. I know of her because Dr Bayati and Crooks used to be in the same office. Good luck to you and congratulations.

Hello S.,
I would recomend Dr. David Kline, MD. OBGYN.
Dr. Kline works primarily out of Cedars Sinai, on the west side, and not at UCLA, but definitely worth cinsidering.
He is incredibly knowledgeable, easygoing, and after working 15 years in the Los Angeles Birth Community, I cannot recomend him highly enough.

Should you decide to interview him, please tell him T. says hello.

Wishing you the best of health through this new pregnancy.

Regards,
T. Carson (retired LA Midwife)

I just had a son in January and I saw the Midwives group at UCLA and loved them. They were all wonderful and I was especially happy with my delivery. The midwife RN who delivered my son was very supportive it was obvious that she had my best interest as well as my baby's in mind the whole time. You can easily find information on the UCLA Medical Center website.
I am also in the middle of my PhD program there! Congratulations and good luck!

Dr. Naomi Suriel

Dr. Suriel practices Obstetrics & Gynecology in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach, California. Dr. Naomi Suriel, a female, graduated from the Suny Health Science Center at College of Med with an MD and has been in the profession for 17 years. She is awesome! She is part of an all female practice. There are 2 offices.

A. 8641 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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B. 1200 East Rosecrans Avenue Suite 201
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Dr. William Growden is fantastic. His office number is###-###-####. He is affliated with UCLA, and his office is on 16th Street across from UCLA Santa Monica. I know he has priveleges there and at St. John's.

If you want to see a woman doctor there is one that shares his office (I can't remember her name, but I hear she is also very good). Their practices are independent, but they are in the same location and his number will get you to her receptionist.