Christopher R. Douglas, MD, MS
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Christopher R. Douglas, MD, MS

(he/him)
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
Santa Monica OBGYN | 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 380, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Christopher Douglas is a Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He grew up in Reno, NV where he completed his undergraduate degrees in both Biochemistry and Spanish at the University of Nevada. He then completed a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in New York City. He completed his medical education at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and his OB/GYN residency at UCLA School of Medicine.

Dr. Douglas is dedicated to comprehensive and compassionate obstetrical and gynecological care for patients of all ages and backgrounds. He believes in a patient-centered and shared decision making approach when it comes to treatment plans and patient care.

He has a special interest in gender-affirming care and surgeries, nutrition in pregnancy, family planning, menopause, fertility, and medical education.

Languages

English, Spanish

Education

Residency

Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2023

Degrees

MD, Keck School of Medicine of the USC, 2019
MS, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2015

Locations

Santa Monica

Santa Monica OBGYN

Women's Health| Obstetrics and Gynecology| Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Research

Publications

  1. Douglas CR, Phillips D, Sokalska A, Aghajanova L. Fertility Preservation for Transgender Males: Counseling and Timing of Treatment. Obstet Gynecol. 2022;139(6):1012-1017. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000004751
  2. Vyas N, Douglas CR, Mann C, Weimer AK, Quinn MM. Access, barriers, and decisional regret in pursuit of fertility preservation among transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Fertil Steril. 2021;115(4):1029-1034. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2020.09.007. 
  3. Dilday EA, Douglas CR, Al-Safi ZA. Telehealth provider experience in reproductive endocrinology and infertility clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2022;39(7):1577-1582. doi:10.1007/s10815-022-02549-2

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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