Women's Health & OBGYN Services | UCLA Health

Why choose UCLA Health for women’s health services?

Women’s health specialists offer a full spectrum of gynecological and obstetric care. We have a long tradition of excellence in women’s health care and use advanced techniques to offer you the best treatment options.

Our inpatient services are delivered in one of the best hospitals in the country, ranked No.1 in California and No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. And we offer outpatient services in many locations throughout the greater Los Angeles region.

When women choose UCLA Health for their OBGYN services and care, they can expect:

Full range of women’s health services: From routine gynecological care and family planning to obstetrics, reproductive genetics and maternal fetal medicine, we provide complete support for women. Our multidisciplinary team provides prenatal and postpartum care for pregnant women. We also offer a unique program focused on urogynecology and pelvic floor health.

High-quality childbirth centers: Through the BirthPlace locations in Westwood and Santa Monica, women have access to specialized services including certified nurse midwives and maternal fetal medicine. Our birthing centers are among the most comprehensive maternity centers in Southern California.

Gynecological surgery: We provide expert gynecological surgery for women who need it. We have surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive and robotic techniques, which offer women quicker recovery times and less pain.

Specialized mental health programs: We understand that your mental health is just as important as your physical health. We run a Maternal Outpatient Mental Health Services (MOMS) Clinic to address mental health needs for new mothers. We also provide mental health assessments in the OB/GYN setting and connect you with appropriate resources and women's health specialists as needed.

Emphasis on women’s heart health: People often think heart disease is a men’s issue. But the condition is just as much of a threat to women’s health. The specialists in the Women’s Cardiovascular Center treat all types of heart disease. They also educate, research and raise awareness about women’s heart health.

Research-driven experts: Our women’s health specialists are leaders in both education and clinical research. We continue to study conditions and treatments in women’s reproductive health so that we can offer you the most advanced care.

Convenient locations: Our expert physicians provide care at more than 10 locations in the greater Los Angeles region. This means you can receive world-class obstetrics and gynecological care close to home.

Our areas of care

We offer a wide range of OBGYN services. Our areas of women’s health care include:

Gynecological services

Our gynecologists provide specialized treatments to increase women’s wellness. Areas of gynecological care include:

Center for Women’s Pelvic Health: We offer physicians who specialize in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. This multidisciplinary team includes the expertise of urologists and urogynecologists who offer comprehensive treatment in a caring environment.

Chronic Pelvic Pain Program: Our specialists have been researching and treating chronic pelvic pain for more than 20 years. We provide several treatment options, including medications, acupuncture and surgery.

Fertility and Reproductive Health Center: All the physicians in fertility and reproductive health are reproductive endocrinologists. They diagnose and manage fertility conditions and offer infertility treatments.

Fibroid Treatment Program: We understand that no single fibroid treatment works for everyone. We evaluate each patient comprehensively and write individualized treatment plans that may include watchful waiting, medication or procedures that help you avoid surgery.

Gynecologic oncology: If you have a gynecologic cancer, our specialists are a crucial part of your treatment team. We use the latest gynecologic oncology treatments and provide cancer risk assessments to help you understand your risk factors based on genetics and family history.

Minimally invasive and robotic surgery: Robotic and minimally invasive techniques offer women less pain, lower risk of complication and faster recovery. Our gynecological surgeons use minimally invasive techniques for hysterectomy, pelvic floor prolapse, ovarian cyst removal and more.

Obstetric services

We provide a range of prenatal and postpartum care options. Areas of care include:

Family planning: We use a patient-centered approach to offer family planning services for all patients. Areas of family planning care may include contraception counseling, abortion care, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, as well as other services.

Prenatal care: Our specialists provide routine prenatal care, as well as specialized care for high-risk pregnancies. We offer comprehensive education on diet, exercise, prenatal tests and more to help you and your family prepare for the arrival of your baby.

Labor and delivery: Our birth and maternity care centers offer among the widest range of services in Southern California. We have the training, skills and access to technology to manage both routine and high-risk deliveries. We provide compassionate labor and delivery care, and offer advanced, state-of-the-art technology in a setting that feels like home.

Maternal fetal medicine: If you’re experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, our team of maternal fetal medicine specialists is ready to care for you and your baby. Our goal is to make a high-risk situation as stress-free as possible for you, while helping you understand all your treatment options.

Nurse midwives: Nurse midwives provide well-woman care, as well as prenatal, childbirth and postpartum services.

Meet our team

Our team includes OB/GYNs, surgeons, gynecologic oncologists, urogynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists and more. We are leaders in research and education, and offer the full spectrum of women’s health care.