Ram K. Parvataneni, MD
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery|
- Gynecology
About
Dr. Parvataneni's practice is focused on advanced gynecologic surgery. His practice is mostly referral based and emphasizes empathic, personalized, patient centered care. Dr. Parvataneni's expertise is in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and he provides innovative surgical care for many gynecological conditions including fibroids, endometriosis and ovarian cysts. Dr. Parvataneni provides a range of surgical options from traditional vaginal surgery to state of the art robotic surgery as well as newer options such as natural orifice surgery (vNOTES(transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) as well as transcervical radiofrequency ablation of fibroids.
Dr. Parvataneni seeks out and innovates to bring new and novel treatment options for fibroids and has clinical trials evaluating newer treatment options and outcomes. Dr Parvataneni sought out and drove the introduction of vNOTES surgery and transcervical radiofrequency ablation of fibroids to UCLA and Southern California. He was the first to perform transcervical radiofrequency ablation of fibroids on the west coast and performed the first vNOTES surgery in Southern California.
To schedule a consultation or second opinion(in person or video), please call 310-794-7274.
Dr. Parvataneni is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Parvataneni is division director of general OBGYN at UCLA and Clinical Professor of OBGYN at UCLA. Dr. Parvataneni is the recipient of many teaching and patient care awards including the UCLA Exceptional Physician Award.
Patient Care Compliments
- I feel grateful to have found Dr. Parvataneni. Very knowledgeable and professional with great bedside manner. He is extremely responsive and takes care of the patient. Highly recommend him.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Fellowship
Residency
Internship
Degree
Recognitions
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Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors 2025
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021, 2024, 2025
- UCLA Exceptional Physician award
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
UCLA West Valley Medical Center
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
Research
Interests
- Heath care outcomes
- Treatment options and outcomes for fibroids
Publications
1. Association between menstrual pad usage, self-reported symptoms, and menstrual blood loss measured by the alkaline hematin method.
Fahey J, Cachau-Hansgardh A, Parvataneni RK, Waetjen LE, Fung JC, Jacoby VL.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2025 Jun 17;312:114536. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114536. Online ahead of print.
PMID: 40543154
2. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Relation to Leiomyoma Volume, Location, and Position in Reproductive-aged Women in the USA.
Huang AJ, Schembri M, Raghunathan H, Kho K, Williams N, Sobolewski CJ, Shah BG, Parvataneni RK, Waetjen LE, Jacoby V.
Int Urogynecol J. 2025 Feb;36(2):447-455. doi: 10.1007/s00192-024-06027-4. Epub 2025 Jan 20.
PMID: 39833537
3. Determination of Whole Blood Loss From Minimally Invasive Myomectomy Using a Standardized Formula: A Pilot Study.
Gigg M, Goldrath K, Havard A, Nguyen AV, Kwan L, Parvataneni R, Mehta S, Chiang A, Rodriguez V, Fahey J.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2024 Jun;31(6):488-495. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2024.02.013. Epub 2024 Mar 2.
PMID: 38437978
4. Pregnancy Outcomes After Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Leiomyomas Compared With Myomectomy.
Allen A, Schembri M, Parvataneni R, Waetjen LE, Varon S, Salamat-Saberi N, Tassone S, Williams N, Kho KA, Jacoby VL.
Obstet Gynecol. 2024 May 1;143(5):612-618. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005548. Epub 2024 Mar 1.
PMID: 38422502
5. Transcervical Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Adenomyosis: A Case Report.
Goldrath KE, Parvataneni R, Munro MG, Mehta SK.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2023 Jun;30(6):502-507. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.02.018. Epub 2023 Mar 4.
PMID: 36878403
6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Women with Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids.
Rubio EM, Hilton JF, Bent S, Parvataneni R, Oberman E, Saberi NS, Varon S, Schembri M, Waetjen LE, Jacoby VL.
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2023 May;32(5):546-552. doi: 10.1089/jwh.2022.0094. Epub 2023 Apr 6.
PMID: 37023398
7. Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Leiomyomas: Clinical Outcomes during Early Adoption into Surgical Practice.
Jacoby VL, Parvataneni R, Oberman E, Saberi NS, Varon S, Schembri M, Waetjen LE.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2020 May-Jun;27(4):915-925. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.07.025. Epub 2019 Jul 31.
PMID: 31376584
8. Myoma Imaging by Gynecologic Surgeons Training in Intraoperative Ultrasound Technique.
Bent RE, Wilson MD, Jacoby VL, Varon S, Parvataneni R, Saberi N, Waetjen LE.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2019 Sep-Oct;26(6):1139-1143. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.11.006. Epub 2018 Nov 29.
PMID: 30502500 Clinical Trial.
9. Misdiagnosis of Leiomyosarcoma after Radiofrequency Ablation of Uterine Myomas.
Varon S, Parvataneni R, Waetjen E, Dunn K, Jacoby VL.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2019 Mar-Apr;26(3):564-566. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.08.004. Epub 2018 Aug 17.
PMID: 30121386
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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Recognitions
- Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2021, 2024, 2025
- UCLA Exceptional Physician award