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Dr. Lawrence Bruksch achieved his undergraduate degree in Biology at Northwestern University and his medical degree at the University of Illinois, where he graduated at the top of his class and with multiple honors, including selection to the exclusive Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, one of only two OB/GYN physicians in Santa Monica so recognized. Dr. Bruksch founded Plaza Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology, which was the busiest OB/GYN practice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from 1982-2002 and has been the busiest practice at St. John's Health Center from 2002-2012. Dr. Bruksch has performed the majority of gynecologic surgeries for the practice over that time, gaining a wealth of experience in all facets of surgery.

His special interests are urogynecologic surgeries, pelvic reconstruction and multiple and high risk pregnancies. He has been voted "Super Doctor of Los Angeles" by his peers, "Patients' Choice" by his patients and recently received a commendation from St. John's Health Center for "Outstanding Patient Satisfaction".

Dr. Rastegar was born at St. John’s Hospital and grew up in Santa Monica, California. She attended local schools for elementary, middle and high school. Dr. Rastegar performed piano competitively and received the highest honor within the State of California, achieving membership into the prestigious Young Artists’ Guild.

However, Dr. Rastegar knew from a young age that her calling lay in medicine. She therefore chose to pursue a premed education at Stanford University, where upon acceptance, she was awarded the prestigious Presidents’ Scholar Grant for intellectual studies. Dr. Rastegar’s interest in women’s health could be evidenced as early as a prize-winning study of the effect of birth control pills on women’s health.

Following college, Dr. Rastegar spent two years at UCSF, involved in clinical researchon pulmonary disease. She then attended Case Western School of Medicine, in Cleveland, Ohio, where she did her clinical rotations at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. While in medical school, Dr. Rastegar received an award for her community outreach project on fish consumption in pregnancy. It was during medical school that Dr. Rastegar’s passion for women’s health led her to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Rastegar then returned home to Los Angeles and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She feels fortunate to be able to provide comprehensive care to women, ranging from normal pregnancy and preventative gynecologic care to the care of high-risk pregnancies, multiple gestations, individualized birth experiences, post-partum care, infertility, uterine, fibroids and polyps, abnormal pap smears, birth control counseling, painful periods, vaginal infections, ovarian cysts and more. Her rigorous training has also prepared her to handle a multitude of obstetrical and surgical emergencies. Dr. Rastegar cares for each patient as a unique individual, taking the time to listen and formulate personalized treatment plans.

She is accepting new patients.

Michael Eshaghian, MD, is a leading obstetrician and gynecologist serving Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, and Studio City, California, offering a broad array of treatment options for women of all ages. Dr. Eshaghian is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a top-ranked OB/GYN, Dr. Eshaghian is skilled in the safest, most effective and most advanced techniques to help women enjoy optimal health, including services and treatment options like Essure® sterilization, NEXPLANON® and other birth control methods, C-section and vaginal deliveries, Pap smears and routine exams, STD testing, hormone replacement therapy, and vaginal rejuvenation to restore the vaginal canal and prevent dryness and painful intercourse. His office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enable patients to enjoy the best outcomes for all types of outpatient procedures.

Dr. Eshaghian is committed to providing patient-centered care, offering each woman the individualized attention necessary to provide treatment that's focused on her unique needs. With extensive experience in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Eshaghian is uniquely positioned to offer care and medical guidance for women of all ages, including women who are in or approaching menopause, as well as women in their child-bearing years. Well-known for his skilled yet compassionate approach to care, Dr. Eshaghian treats patients from throughout San Fernando Valley and the Greater Los Angeles area, as well as patients from Nigeria, Iran, and Dubai.

After earning his Bachelor's Degree at UCLA, Dr. Eshaghian completed his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center, an affiliate of Stony Brook Medical School where he served as Chief Resident. During his residency, he also trained at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. .

In addition to his private practice located on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, Dr. Eshaghian is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most major medical insurance plans. Dr. Eshaghian speaks English, Farsi, and Spanish.

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Dr. Shamsah Amersi is one of the country's leading and most recognized Ob-Gyns. She graduated in the top 1% of her medical school UCSF, ranked number three in the world for the best medical school. She graduated alpha omega alpha, an honor bestowed to top 1% of all doctors in the country.

Dr. Amersi has won national awards throughout her career for her work in women's health and has been chosen as Top Doctors of the United States for the past years. She has delivered over 12,000 babies during her career, including being the personal physician to high profile clients and celebrities. Dr Amersi is a leading expert in treating hormone imbalances for women at all phases of their lives including PCOS, weight loss, infertility, perimenopause and menopause. She implements a unique holistic personalized treatment plan and formulates an individualized treatment compromising of supplements, lifestyle, compounded and bioidentical hormone therapy.

She was recently honored in a national commercial "Real Heroes" by Naomi Osaka for her work on the Covid-19 frontlines. Her awards include

Top Ob/Gyn in America - 2020, 2021,2022, 2022, 2023,

Los Angeles Top Doctors - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Compassionate Doctor Award -2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Southern California Super Doctor Award 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

America’s Most Honored Doctor- top 1% 2019, 2020. 2021, 2022, 2023

Patients’ Choice Award 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023


Dr. Amersi has been in private practice for 23 years and specializes in a holistic approach to women's health. She has been providing comprehensive women’s health services in Los Angeles since 2002. Highly-trained and honored by the medical community, she is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Amersi implements the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology and treatment options. She teaches students from UCLA and the art of women's health, and serves as a mentor to physician assistants from Yale University. She is a pregnancy consultant for Headspace, a meditation app used by millions of people around the world. She also serves as on the health advisory board for Anya, Cool as Cucumber, ROM tech.

The health of your lifestyle is an essential component not only in the prevention, but also in the treatment of chronic diseases, often allowing medications—and the risk of their side effects—to be reduced. By emphasizing a personalized, holistic approach to healthcare, Dr. Amersi will build a close partnership to help you reach your full potential. This approach to healthcare can benefit everyone—whether you are very healthy or suffer from a medical condition—and will allow you to optimize your general health in the future. From nutrition and lifestyle changes to detoxification programs, Amersi MD offers the most advanced recommendations for optimal health, happiness, and longevity.

Whether you are visiting her for a routine check-up, to address a serious health concern, to plan a new addition to the family, or for surgery, you can rest assured that Dr. Amersi will guide you through each appointment with individual attention, clear communication, compassion, and exceptional skill.

She employs the latest techniques in cancer screening and prevention. For your convenience, all diagnostic testing, labs, surgical, and non-surgical treatments are performed right in here the office – there is no need to visit a separate facility for your care.

Supported by her warm professional team, Dr. Amersi treats women through all phases of life and cherishes the special one-on-one relationship between patient and doctor. Dr. Amersi is the only practitioner at her office and you will receive personal service from a trusted friend every time you visit.

Dr. Lawrence Bruksch achieved his undergraduate degree in Biology at Northwestern University and his medical degree at the University of Illinois, where he graduated at the top of his class and with multiple honors, including selection to the exclusive Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, one of only two OB/GYN physicians in Santa Monica so recognized. Dr. Bruksch founded Plaza Towers Obstetrics & Gynecology, which was the busiest OB/GYN practice at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center from 1982-2002 and has been the busiest practice at St. John's Health Center from 2002-2012. Dr. Bruksch has performed the majority of gynecologic surgeries for the practice over that time, gaining a wealth of experience in all facets of surgery.

His special interests are urogynecologic surgeries, pelvic reconstruction and multiple and high risk pregnancies. He has been voted "Super Doctor of Los Angeles" by his peers, "Patients' Choice" by his patients and recently received a commendation from St. John's Health Center for "Outstanding Patient Satisfaction".

Dr. Rastegar was born at St. John’s Hospital and grew up in Santa Monica, California. She attended local schools for elementary, middle and high school. Dr. Rastegar performed piano competitively and received the highest honor within the State of California, achieving membership into the prestigious Young Artists’ Guild.

However, Dr. Rastegar knew from a young age that her calling lay in medicine. She therefore chose to pursue a premed education at Stanford University, where upon acceptance, she was awarded the prestigious Presidents’ Scholar Grant for intellectual studies. Dr. Rastegar’s interest in women’s health could be evidenced as early as a prize-winning study of the effect of birth control pills on women’s health.

Following college, Dr. Rastegar spent two years at UCSF, involved in clinical researchon pulmonary disease. She then attended Case Western School of Medicine, in Cleveland, Ohio, where she did her clinical rotations at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. While in medical school, Dr. Rastegar received an award for her community outreach project on fish consumption in pregnancy. It was during medical school that Dr. Rastegar’s passion for women’s health led her to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Rastegar then returned home to Los Angeles and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She feels fortunate to be able to provide comprehensive care to women, ranging from normal pregnancy and preventative gynecologic care to the care of high-risk pregnancies, multiple gestations, individualized birth experiences, post-partum care, infertility, uterine, fibroids and polyps, abnormal pap smears, birth control counseling, painful periods, vaginal infections, ovarian cysts and more. Her rigorous training has also prepared her to handle a multitude of obstetrical and surgical emergencies. Dr. Rastegar cares for each patient as a unique individual, taking the time to listen and formulate personalized treatment plans.

She is accepting new patients.

Welcome to the Santa Monica OBGYN practice of Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman. Dr. Bickman. As a trusted OBGYN in Santa Monica, she has served the local community for over 18 years and specializes in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecological care. From early womanhood through pregnancy, menopause and beyond, Dr. Bickman and her team are committed to providing every patient with the best care.

Dr. Bickman is committed to making a difference in the lives of her patients. Her goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments. She believes that her patients deserve personalized care, and she wants her patients to feel like they can ask her any question, or call anytime they have a problem or concern.

Dr. Tristan Bickman provides a full range of obstetric and gynecologic services for women of all ages. She provides general consultations, annual gynecological exams, ultrasounds, pre and post natal care, and treatment for issues relating to pelvic pain, infertility, menopause, and osteoporosis.

A mother of five herself, Dr. Bickman has a special interest in obstetrics and loves to deliver babies. In fact, Dr. Bickman had a C-Section, and a subsequent 4 VBAC's. Additionally, Dr. Bickman has struggled with infertility, so is able to relate to her patients on a very personal level.  She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, and strives to help women have the birth experience they desire. Unlike many group OBGYN practices, Dr. Bickman delivers all her patients’ babies herself. Her patients never have to worry who will be with them in the delivery room. This practice brings a warm, personal touch to one of the most important moments in your and your baby’s life.

Dr. Bickman is a board certified OBGYN with hospital affiliations at both St. John’s Health Center and UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Bickman was born and raised in Los Angeles, attending Westlake School for Girls for high school, UC Berkeley and UCLA undergraduate and the USC school of Medicine. Dr. Bickman did her residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Michael Eshaghian, MD, is a leading obstetrician and gynecologist serving Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, and Studio City, California, offering a broad array of treatment options for women of all ages. Dr. Eshaghian is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a top-ranked OB/GYN, Dr. Eshaghian is skilled in the safest, most effective and most advanced techniques to help women enjoy optimal health, including services and treatment options like Essure® sterilization, NEXPLANON® and other birth control methods, C-section and vaginal deliveries, Pap smears and routine exams, STD testing, hormone replacement therapy, and vaginal rejuvenation to restore the vaginal canal and prevent dryness and painful intercourse. His office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to enable patients to enjoy the best outcomes for all types of outpatient procedures.

Dr. Eshaghian is committed to providing patient-centered care, offering each woman the individualized attention necessary to provide treatment that's focused on her unique needs. With extensive experience in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Eshaghian is uniquely positioned to offer care and medical guidance for women of all ages, including women who are in or approaching menopause, as well as women in their child-bearing years. Well-known for his skilled yet compassionate approach to care, Dr. Eshaghian treats patients from throughout San Fernando Valley and the Greater Los Angeles area, as well as patients from Nigeria, Iran, and Dubai.

After earning his Bachelor's Degree at UCLA, Dr. Eshaghian completed his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center, an affiliate of Stony Brook Medical School where he served as Chief Resident. During his residency, he also trained at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. .

In addition to his private practice located on Ventura Boulevard in Encino, Dr. Eshaghian is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Tarzana Medical Center and Valley Presbyterian Hospital. The practice welcomes new patients and accepts most major medical insurance plans. Dr. Eshaghian speaks English, Farsi, and Spanish.

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David Ahdoot, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB-GYN, who serves as a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Ahdoot obtained his medical degree at the University of California San Diego before going on to complete a nationally renowned residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California Irvine. He has authored more than 30 publications and is the recipient of numerous awards including Patient’s Choice Award and the Top 10 Doctor Award in Los Angeles.

In addition to seeing patients at his private practice, he also has an academic affiliation as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Dr. Ahdoot has privileges with three area hospitals: Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Encino-Tarzana Hospital, and Providence Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahdoot is bilingual in both English and Spanish to better serve the patients in the community.

Dr. Ahdoot specializes in minimally invasive surgery and is a nationally recognized robotic surgeon. Aside from pregnancy, preventive and post-menopausal care, Dr. Ahdoot also strives to help his patients with specific medical conditions including ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, PCOS, urinary incontinence, sexually transmitted diseases and other individualized health needs that may affect women today.  

Dr. Ahdoot’s highest priority is his patients and the care they receive. His ultimate aim is to improve the quality of life for each and every one of his patients.

At your first appointment, Dr. Ahdoot and his staff will take the time to discuss your medical history in full detail in order to make sure that the best possible individualized treatment options are offered to you. Call Dr. Ahdoot today to get started on the path to better health!

Nerissa C. Safie, MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with a special interest in keeping women healthy and strong through every stage of life, including pregnancy and menopause. She has been in private practice since 2011.

Dr. Safie received her bachelor of science degree in chemistry from California State University in San Bernardino graduated Suma Cam Laude. She earned her MD from Harvard University in Boston, in 2000. She completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

She’s a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Safie has been a natural leader from a young age, having competed in the Model U.N. and become president of the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students while at Cal State.

A lover of dance and music, Dr. Safie choreographed comical dances for her fellow medical students that were highlighted in a second-year med-school showcase. Donates her hair to Locks of love. She received the Patients’ Choice Award from vitals.com in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018.  Compassionate Doctor Recognition award from vitals.com in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2018

She speaks English and Tagalog fluently and also speaks some Spanish.

Joan Hazel Calinisan, MD, FACOG is an award-winning, board-certified OB/GYN who is passionate about helping women achieve and maintain optimal reproductive health at Trinity Women’s Health in Murrieta, California. She has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and a keen interest in the latest reproductive technologies, anti-aging and menopausal health.

A graduate of the Biomedical Sciences Accelerated Program at the University of California at Riverside, where she earned her bachelor of science degree, Dr. Calinisan has an ongoing commitment to excellence in education. She achieved her MD with honors at the University of California at Los Angeles in 1997.

She then went on to postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. She’s received specialized training in pelvic floor repair, and laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Dr. Calinisan belongs to many professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American College of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the American Medical Association. She is currently Clinical Professor in OB/GYN at Western University Medical School in Pomona, California, Touro University in Vallejo, California

and medical student mentor for UCLA. She is also a consultant and proctor at Cooper Surgical, Myriad Genetics and Viacord.  Dr. Calinisan has held leadership positions including Chair of OB/GYN and Chief of Staff at Loma Linda Medical Center, Murrieta, California

She received the Patients’ Choice Award from vitals.com in 2010, 2011 and 2018. In 2010, Dr. Calinisan was named Top OB/GYN Inland Empire by IE Family Magazine. She speaks English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

Dr. Marsh completed her undergraduate degree in Reproductive Health at the University of California, Berkeley. She earned a master’s degree in science studying Global Medicine at the University of Southern California and her medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She later trained in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by subspecialty training in gynecologic oncology (chemotherapy, gynecologic cancer, and risk-reducing surgery) at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Marsh is passionate about identifying patients at risk for hereditary cancer. Her innovative work has been presented at multiple national conferences and published in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Marsh is skilled in complex open and minimally invasive (robotic and conventional laparoscopic) surgery. Patients of Dr. Marsh appreciate her exceptional bedside manner, her incredible attention to detail, and her commitment to shared decision-making.

With an extensive background in women’s health, Raffi Chalian, MD, FACOG, is a highly regarded and trusted OB/GYN. He welcomes new and existing patients to his private practice Raffi Chalian, M.D. in Glendale, California.

Dr. Chalian earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College in London. After relocating to New York, Dr. Chalian went through an internship at New York University Downtown Hospital. He then completed a top-rated obstetrics and gynecology residency and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Currently, Dr. Chalian is board-certified in gynecologic oncology and obstetrics and gynecology through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He’s also a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Throughout his career, Dr. Chalian has held several prestigious leadership positions in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Chalian has held faculty appointments at some of Philadelphia’s most distinguished educational facilities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Thomas Jefferson Medical School — now Sidney Kimmel Medical College —  and Temple University. He also served as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Fluent in English, Armenian, and Greek, Dr. Chalian enjoys conversing with patients who would otherwise struggle with language barriers. He’s known for providing patient-centric care, where each decision is made in conjunction with the individual patient after discussions about various treatment plans. Patients of Dr. Chalian appreciate his excellent bedside manner and natural ability to be attentive during appointments. In his spare time he enjoys skiing, hiking and spending time with his family and friends. He believes that good interpersonal relationships (with friends, family and colleagues) capture the essence of good living.

With his expertise and training in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, Steven Alvarez-Mott, MD, is a trusted leader in women’s health, fertility, and family planning. With over three decades as a practicing OB/GYN, Dr. Alvarez-Mott helps women with complex infertility issues and high-risk pregnancy concerns at Woodglen Medical Group in Glendora, California.

Dr. Alvarez-Mott earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He then completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Alvarez-Mott is board certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Not only does Dr. Alvarez-Mott have extensive training in minimally invasive surgical procedures, he’s also experienced in diagnosing and treating complex women’s health issues. Patients turn to him for the care of uterine cancer, cervical polyps, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), in a wide range of other gynecological conditions. He offers complete prenatal and delivery care, including vaginal birth after Cesarean section (VBAC), if desired.

Women under Dr. Alvarez-Mott’s care commend his genuine kindness and warm, compassionate bedside manner. He is currently accepting new patients.

An experienced OB/GYN at Woodglen Medical Group, Naim Kassar, MD provides expert care for women of all ages in a nurturing, compassionate environment. Women from throughout the San Gabriel Valley visit Dr. Kassar for comprehensive wellness, family planning, and obstetric care at the Glendora, California clinic.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in Syria, Dr. Kassar relocated to the United States. He completed his internship and residency at the Truman Medical Center in Missouri. Dr. Kassar is board certified through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

In practice for over four decades, Dr. Kassar has effectively diagnosed and treated the full range of minor to complex women’s health issues. Offering the most modern solutions, including minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries, Dr. Kassar is experienced in treating cervical cancer, endometriosis, Pap smear abnormalities, and uterine fibroids, among other gynecological concerns.

Many women also turn to Dr. Kassar for their family planning needs. He’s an established expert in infertility, prenatal care, and high-risk pregnancy. He regularly helps women who have a history of miscarriages, ectopic pregnancies, or infants in breech positions.

Dr. Kassar’s patients trust his wealth of information and caring ability to help them choose the best options for their health and fertility. Dr. Kassar is currently accepting new patients.