About Us

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA is to implement the four pillars of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; clinical service, research, education and community service. The Department seeks to excel in all areas of women’s health. This includes the delivery of state-of-the art health care to women of all ages based on best available practices, research devoted to advancing women’s health through basic, translational and clinical exploration, and a commitment to training the next generation of providers and researchers devoted to improving women’s health.

Chair's Welcome Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Comprehensive and Innovative Care

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA has a long tradition of excellence in women's health care. We offer the full spectrum of care for women, from routine and complex obstetrics and gynecology to advanced subspecialty care.

Our physicians are poised to provide comprehensive women’s health services through our innovative clinical programs:

Chronic Pelvic Pain
Family Planning
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery / Urogynecology
Fertility and Reproductive Health (Reproductive Endocrinology)
Gynecologic Oncology (Female Cancers)
Gynecology
Maternal Fetal Medicine (High Risk Pregnancy)
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Obstetrics (Prenatal care)
Reproductive Genetics / Genetic Counseling

Research

Our faculty is committed to pioneering basic and clinical research in the field of Obstetrics & Gynecology, with the goal of bringing scientific discoveries from the lab directly to our patients. Learn more about our research and clinical trials.

Training Programs

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UCLA has at the core of its mission a commitment to educate and train the next generation of leading physicians and scientists. Our renowned medical student, residency and fellowship programs offer excellent training through a rich curriculum of clinical experience, didactic material, research and investigative pursuits to create world leaders in women’s health.

Our Community

Our faculty and trainees are involved in clinical service to the community, most prominently through our West Medical Clinic. Additionally, our faculty is actively involved in national and international societies that support the academic mission of women’s health. Finally, we have an ongoing commitment in the area of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion that includes dedicated department support led by Lisa Nicholas, MD, Vice Chair of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

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