Christopher R. Douglas, MD, MS
(he/him)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
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.
Dr. Douglas is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.
Contact for Gender Health: 310-267-4334
Languages
Education
Residency
Degrees
Locations
Santa Monica OBGYN
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
Research
Publications
- Lee DS, Douglas CR. Contraception and Menstrual Suppression for Transmasculine Patients. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2025 Sep 1;68(3):334-339. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000953. Epub 2025 Jul 16. PMID: 40667740.
- 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
- 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.
- 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)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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