Our Expert Team
Leadership
Victor W. Nitti, MD
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology, Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) and Fellowship Director for the URPS 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.
Christopher M. Tarnay, MD, MHA
Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology and Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) 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 Fellowship in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center.
Pelvic Health Specialists
Anne L. Ackerman, MD
Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Research, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. 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.
Chad Baxter, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology. Dr. Baxter completed his MD at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, urology residency at Penn State University, and fellowship training in Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA. Previously the Director of Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore – Long Island Jewish Health System in New York.
Tamara Grisales, MD
Assistant 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.
Ja-Hong Kim, MD
Professor, Division of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Urology. Dr. Kim completed her MD at Baylor College of Medicine, Urology residency training at Cleveland Clinic, and Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at UCLA. Her clinical areas of interest include voiding dysfunction, vaginal prolapse, and genitourinary reconstruction. She performs pelvic floor reconstruction, laparoscopic, and robotically-assisted surgery.
Erin M. Mellano, MD
Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor 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.
Amy E. Rosenman, MD
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.
Mary Ann L. Stothers, MD, MHS
Professor in Residence of Urology. Dr. Stothers received her medical degree and completed her residency at the University of British Columbia. She completed a fellowship in Reconstructive Urology, Female Urology, Neurourology and Urodynamics at UCLA. Her clinical practice and research intersect to focus on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract symptoms, dietary strategies for the prevention of urinary tract infections and integrative medicine techniques.
Michele L. Torosis, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Urogynecology. Dr. Torosis completed medical school at UC, Irvine, residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University and fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at UCLA. Her clinical interests include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and minimally invasive surgery. Her research includes emerging technologies and improving diagnostics for pelvic floor disorders.