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Christopher Tarnay, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Los Angeles, CA, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

ChristopherMTarnayMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Los Angeles, CA

Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor Division Chief FPMRS Co-Director: UCLA Center for Women's Pelvic Health

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  • Office

    UCLA Medical Center
    100 Medical Plaza Suite 383
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-267-5918
    Fax+1 310-267-5918
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Summary

  • Dr. Christopher Tarnay is a urogynecologist and obstetrician/gynecologist UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and has been in practice 23 years. He is former chief of the medical staff at RR UCLA. He specializes in urogynecology & pelvic reconstructive surgery and is experienced in urinary incontinence, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and gynecologic fistulae.
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Education & Training

  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 1998 - 2000
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1995 - 1998
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1994
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoBS, Physiology, 1985 - 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013-2021
  • Super Doctor Los Angeles Magazine, 2010-2021
  • The Serge and Yvette Dadone Clinical Teaching Award UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A multidisciplinary approach to uterine leiomyomas: Rationale, Design, Early Results and Predictors of Undergoing Uterine-Preserving Treatment  
    N Tan, T McClure, CM Tarnay, MT Johnson, DSK Lu, SS Raman, J Ther Ultrasound, 1/1/2014
  • Management of genitourinary fistula  
    Mellano EM, Tarnay CM, Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol, 1/1/2014
  • Abdominal Colpopexy: Comparison of Endoscopic Surgical Strategies: Short term Outcomes  
    K Kenton, E Mueller, CM Tarnay, L Brubaker, A Rosenman, B Smith, K Stroupe, C Bresee, J Anger, Contemp Clin Trials, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Dynamic MRI for the Detection of Posterior Vaginal Wall Defects and Its Association with Clinical In-Office Exam versus Intraoperative Exam Under Anesthesia
    Nguyen MT, Cohen SA, Pan CC, Vu VN, Mei JY, Fisseha EL, Chaudhry Z, Oliver JL, Kreydin EI, Raz S, Tarnay CM, Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, 1/1/2016
  • Prevalence of Defecatory Symptoms in Patients with Posterior Vaginal Wall Defects on Dynamic MRI
    Nguyen MT, Cohen SA, Pan CC, Vu VN, Mei JY, Fisseha EL, Chaudhry Z, Oliver JL, Kreydin EI, Raz S, Tarnay CM, Society of Urodyanmics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction, 2016 Winter Meeting/Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2016; Palm Springs, CA, 2016, 1/1/2016
  • Comparison of Times to Ureteral Efflux After Administration of Sodium Fuorescein versus Phenazopyridine
    Seth Cohen, My-Linh T. Nguyen, Zaid Chaudhry, Janine L. Oliver, Evgeniy I. Kreydin, Steven Mills, A. Lenore Ackerman, Ja-Hong Kim, Shlomo Raz, Christopher Tarnay, Society of Urodyanmics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction, 2016 Winter Meeting/Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 2016; Palm Springs, CA, 2016, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Update in Primary Care 
    UCLA Department of Family Medicine, Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2015
  • Fecal Incontinence and Posterior Vaginal Prolapse: Anatomy and Management 
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/1/2015
  • Functional Disease of the Anorectum 
    Beverly Hills, CA - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. Lisa Nicholas Leads Task Force to Treat Health Inequity Issues
    Dr. Lisa Nicholas Leads Task Force to Treat Health Inequity IssuesJune 30th, 2022
  • Why Are so Many Women Still Getting Hysterectomies?
    Why Are so Many Women Still Getting Hysterectomies?February 1st, 2021
  • Healthy Care for ‘Down There’
    Healthy Care for ‘Down There’May 3rd, 2019
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