Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Expert Team

Our physicians and nurse specialists are committed to the health and well-being of women of all ages, whether they are considering pregnancy, a mother with a newborn or a woman facing menopause.

We have board-certified physicians in each specialty area, including Reproductive Endocrinology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, and Gynecologic Oncology. Our physicians have attained a level of expertise and experience that patients and their families around the world have come to trust.

An outstanding nursing staff is a key dimension in the excellence of care that we provide our patients. Cedars-Sinai received the national Magnet Hospital Recognition Award for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Magnet Accreditation recognized Cedars-Sinai as one of the top nursing services in the United States, with the most qualified nursing personnel.

Our multidisciplinary team also includes researchers, genetic counselors and nurse educators.

Leadership

Sarah Kilpatrick MD, PhD
Sarah Kilpatrick MD, PhD
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Dean, Faculty Development
Ilana Cass MD
Ilana Cass MD
Vice-Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kimberly D. Gregory MD, MPH
Kimberly D. Gregory MD, MPH
Vice Chair, Women's Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Paul   Hackmeyer MD
Paul Hackmeyer MD
Clinical Chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Phone: 310-276-1721
Bryna Harwood MD, MS
Bryna Harwood MD, MS
Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program
Beth Y. Karlan MD
Beth Y. Karlan MD
Director, Women's Cancer Program, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Margareta D. Pisarska MD
Margareta D. Pisarska MD
Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Director, Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Scott P. Serden MD
Scott P. Serden MD
Co-Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center
Meir Jonathon Solnik MD
Meir Jonathon Solnik MD
Director, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Co-Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center
Michael Tahery MD
Michael Tahery MD
Director, Center for Women's Continence and Pelvic Health

Division of Gynecologic Oncology

Beth Y. Karlan MD
Beth Y. Karlan MD
Director, Women's Cancer Program, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ilana Cass MD
Ilana Cass MD
Vice-Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ronald S. Leuchter MD
Ronald S. Leuchter MD
Gynecologic Oncology
Andrew J. Li MD
Andrew J. Li MD
Co-Director, Women's Reproductive Cancers
BJ Rimel MD
BJ Rimel MD
Gynecologic Oncology
Christine  Walsh MD, MS

Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Paola Aghajanian MD
Paola Aghajanian MD
Director, Labor and Delivery
Tania Esakoff MD
Tania Esakoff MD
Director, Diabetes in Pregnancy Program
Associate Medical Director, Prenatal Diagnosis Center
Kimberly D. Gregory MD, MPH
Kimberly D. Gregory MD, MPH
Vice Chair, Women's Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Calvin J. Hobel MD
Calvin J. Hobel MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine
Helping Hand of Los Angeles-Miriam Jacobs Chair in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
John Williams III MD
John Williams III MD
Director, Reproductive Genetics

Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Margareta D. Pisarska MD
Margareta D. Pisarska MD
Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Director, Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Carolyn Alexander MD
Carolyn Alexander MD
Associate Director, Residency Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 
Erica Wang MD, MAS
Erica Wang MD, MAS
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Meir Jonathon Solnik MD
Meir Jonathon Solnik MD
Director, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Co-Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center
Philip G. Brooks MD
Philip G. Brooks MD
Medical Director, Gynecologic Surgical Operating Room Services
David S. Kim  MD, MS, MBA, FACOG
David S. Kim MD, MS, MBA, FACOG
Assistant Director, Residency Program, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Member, Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
Scott P. Serden MD
Scott P. Serden MD
Co-Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Center
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