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David Finke, MD, FACOG, is one of the physicians practicing at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

A Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Finke received his undergraduate and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2006. He completed his post-graduate training as Administrative Chief Resident at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he received the award for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award. He is very active in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has a special interest in healthcare reform. 

Dr. Finke believes that patient education is the foundation of a good patient-physician relationship and was awarded “Top OB/GYN” and “Most Compassionate OB/GYN” in California by HealthTap.com in 2011-12. 

Dr. Finke’s charity involvement includes working with Living Advantage, Inc. of Los Angeles, Run for Her, and the Saban Free (LA Free) Medical Clinics.

Matthew Guile, MD, MS, is a physician practicing at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

Dr. Guile earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, in 1996. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2005 before completing a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Dr. Guile’s professional interests include minimally invasive surgery, the diagnosis and management of cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, and high-risk obstetrics. 

To stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field, Dr. Guile maintains professional affiliations with the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and The Kelly Society. He has also contributed to numerous presentations, research publications, and book chapters. 

To better serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles, Dr. Guile is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Guile looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Women’s Care of Beverly Hills.

Diahnn Campbell, MD, is one of the skilled physicians at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

She completed her undergraduate training at the University of California, San Diego, where she studied biology and also participated in collegiate basketball. She then went on to work as a researcher at the Moores Cancer Center, where she published a number of articles pertaining to novel breast cancer immunotherapies. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine, and completed her internship and residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. During her training at Cedars Sinai, she continued her interests in research, looking to identify risk factors for readmission for preeclampsia as well as improving obstetrical trauma documentation. 

Dr. Campbell is well-trained in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including laparoscopy. She is a native of the Los Angeles area and is committed to delivering comprehensive and excellent obstetrical and gynecological care to the women in her community.

Robert Katz, MD, FACOG, is one of the physicians practicing at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California. 

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr.  Dr. Katz completed his internship, residency, and chief residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Katz has been a premier provider for the women of Beverly Hills for over 25 years and has been named “Top Doctor” by US News and World Report and “Super Doctor” by the LA Times Magazine. As a founding member of the Cedars-Sinai Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Dr. Katz is a leader of the hospital community and has served on the OB/GYN Performance Improvement Committee, the physician Peer Review Board for OB/GYN, and the hospital-wide Medical Executive Committee. He was awarded The Golden Rattle Award in 2009 by the March of Dimes for his unrivaled care of mothers and babies in the Los Angeles Community. 

Dr. Katz enjoys teaching the residents and medical students of UCLA and Cedars-Sinai and is passionate about his charity involvement with HELPS International (an annual medical mission trip to Guatemala), the March of Dimes, Shane’s Inspiration, the Hirshberg Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, and the Jewish Federation.

Lia LaBrant, MD, is a skilled physician at Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, an obstetrics and gynecology practice in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Lia LaBrant graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Dr. LaBrant comes to us following many research projects and volunteer positions with rural hospitals in Ethiopia and Malawi, Africa. She spent time as well with an emergency service program providing aid in North Portland, Oregon.

She has given many hours of service in our community at local hospitals and free clinics.

Lia has published many articles dealing with women’s issues, from gynecologic malignancies to the need to reduce the risk of primary breast cancer in women.

Dr. LaBrant looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Women’s Care of Beverly Hills.

Women’s Care of Beverly Hills, in Beverly Hills, California, is proud to welcome Dr. Naomi Suriel.

Dr. Suriel has been in practice for over 20 years, providing excellent general and high-risk obstetrics and gynecology care in Beverly Hills.

Born in Los Angeles and educated at UCLA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics/applied science, she went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine degree, completing her education at Rush Medical College in Chicago and graduating from SUNY Health Sciences Center in Brooklyn, New York. She then completed a residency program in Ob/Gyn at Cornell-affiliated New York Downtown Hospital.

Dr. Suriel served as Medical Director of a woman’s health center in Manhattan Beach, California, prior to expanding her practice to include Beverly Hills in 1997.

Dr. Suriel knew from a young age that she would deliver babies one day. She is fulfilling her dream and is honored to participate in this very intimate, special occasion in a family’s life. She is active in the West Los Angles community, where she lives with her husband and children.

Dr. Suriel is American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Certified and a Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics Gynecology (ACOG).

Parisa Pourzand, M.D., is a board-certified OB/GYN dedicated to improving the lives of women of all ages at her practice, Parisa Pourzand, M.D. Inc., in the greater Glendale, Burbank, and Beverly Hills, California areas. She views her role as your partner in making the absolute most of your health and wellness and strives to build a relationship with each and every woman in her care.

Dr. Pourzand began her education at the University of Tabriz in Iran before coming to America to complete a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California. She further refined her skills through a residency at Adventist Health Glendale.

Now in private practice in Glendale, Burbank, and Beverly Hills, California, Dr. Pourzand offers comprehensive OB/GYN services spanning the course of a woman’s life. Whether you need to bring your daughter to her first gynecology appointment, are in need of well woman exams, want to explore your family planning options, or have a complex gynecology need, Dr. Pourzand is here to help.

Dr. Pourzand is also honored to be the obstetrician of choice for many women in the Glendale, Burbank, and Beverly Hills, California, areas. Assisting you through this exciting time of your life is a privilege, one that Dr. Pourzand takes to heart. You’ll feel supported and well cared for from your very first prenatal care visit through your delivery and postnatal care.

Technology plays an important role at Parisa Pourzand, M.D. Inc. and enhances every aspect of your care. From state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic tools to advanced surgical solutions, Dr. Pourzand relies on equipment that represents today’s best medical technology. She and her staff attend continuing education opportunities to ensure they stay abreast of the continuous changes in medical tech.

If you’re looking for a women’s health specialist who takes the time to get to know you and is always willing to listen to your concerns, book an appointment to sit down with Dr. Pourzand and learn more about her approach to women’s health.

Women of all ages receive comprehensive and compassionate care by an all-female staff at Women 2 Women Medical Center in Irvine, California. Led by G. Lara Bhatnagar, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, the warm and welcoming staff greets you with a smile from the moment you call or request an appointment online, and they go out of their way to accommodate your needs. Dr. Bhatnagar cares for each patient from the first visit, throughout their pregnancy, delivery of your baby, and beyond. As an OB/GYN for several decades, Dr. Bhatnagar has delivered over 3,000 babies and completed over 1,000 surgeries successfully, receiving several awards recognizing her care and knowledge, including the Top OB/GYN in Irvine Award and the Orange County Circle of Care Award.

Because of their ability to serve the needs of diverse populations, Women 2 Women Medical Center is one of only 21 practices nationwide to receive a competitive grant from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff specialize in minimally invasive surgeries, including colposcopy, hysterectomy, and hysteroscopy for various gynecological issues. The doctor also provides maternity care, routine annual preventive exams, and care for complex gynecologic issues such as endometriosis, fibroids, or infertility treatment. With an all-female staff, the entire team understands the unique complex challenges women face and work with each patient to navigate the process of diagnosis and treatment. Committed to treating every patient as a whole, the mind and body connection that affects every individual’s wellbeing, Dr. Bhatnagar and her staff make the time to get to know patients as individuals to provide the highest quality care.

To schedule an appointment, call Women 2 Women Medical Center, or use the online booking tool.

Rashida N'gouamba, MD is is a board certified physician practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2006. She started practicing in Pasadena California since moving from New York City, where she was an assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center. An alumni of New York University and Yale School of Medicine, she was won multiple teaching awards throughout her career and is a strong advocate for breastfeeding. Committed to superior medical care in a patient friendly environment, her practice offers a wide range of gynecologic care. She is proficient in Spanish and French. Her areas of interests include pediatric gynecology, adolescent gynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and sexual dysfunction.

This practice provides expert, evidence-based care for major reproductive and midlife transitions, including postnatal depletion, perimenopause, and menopause—stages that carry real long-term health implications yet are often under-treated. I am a Certified Nurse Midwife, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and Professor of Nursing, with graduate training from Yale School of Nursing. My approach blends clinical rigor with a midwifery model of care. To midwife menopause and postpartum recovery means to guide, educate, and partner rather than rush or dismiss. Care includes individualized assessment, hormone therapy when appropriate, and practical guidance around nutrition, movement, sleep, mental health, sexuality, and long-term disease prevention. Patients who choose this practice value expertise, personalization, and collaborative decision-making, with a focus on strength, resilience, and vitality over the long term.

Nicolai Foong, M.D.

Nicolai Foong, M.D., is a highly trained obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) specialist at his private practice in Alhambra and Arcadia, California. He and his team offer the full scope of women’s health services for women and girls ages 18 and older. 

They take a conservative, science- and evidence-based approach to care. Dr. Foong offers prenatal evaluations, labor and delivery, gynecological services, birth control, infertility treatments, menopause symptom relief, and medical weight reduction. 

Additional offerings include treatment for hormone imbalance and menstrual irregularities, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment, first trimester medical and surgical abortions, and minimally invasive gynecological surgeries. 

The office of Nicolai Foong, M.D., includes a multilingual physician and multi-ethnic staff. Dr. Foong is fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Indonesian, Malay, English, and Spanish. The team offers same-day walk-in appointments, and Dr. Foong gives obstetrics patients access to his personal cell phone a month before their due date in case of an emergency.

After office hours, all patients can contact him through his exchange. Patients receive a return phone call within 5 minutes.

Dr. Foong and his staff offer exceptional patient care for women in a comfortable environment. They welcome patients to the practice and look forward to caring for them. 

Call the office of Nicolai Foong, M.D., to schedule an appointment or book one online today.

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 13,000 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.

 

Recognition & Leadership

She is proud to serve on the Menopause National Association Advisory BoardMenopause National Association Advisory Board, helping shape the future of care for women navigating midlife and beyond.

Her work has also been honored with numerous awards that reflect both clinical excellence and compassionate patient care:

• Who's Who in America – Ranked #1 Obstetrician & Gynecologist in California, 2024, 2025
• Top OB/GYN in America – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Los Angeles Top Doctors – 2017 through 2025
• Best of the Best Doctors Los Angeles – 2024, 2025
• Compassionate Doctor Award – 2020 through 2024
• Southern California Super Doctor Award – 2019 through 2026
• America’s Most Honored Doctor (Top 1%) – 2019 through 2025
• Patients’ Choice Award – 2019 through 2024

These honors affirm her commitment not only to medical excellence but also to treating every patient with empathy, respect, and dignity.

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, ultrasounds 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.

A New Era of Holistic Hormone Health for Women

I’m Dr. Shamsah Amersi, a board-certified OB/GYN who has spent more than two decades caring for thousands of women through every stage of life. Over these years, I’ve seen far too many women dismissed, misdiagnosed, or handed generic solutions that never touch the root of their symptoms. I founded my practice to change that—because women deserve care that is deeply personal, science-based, and truly transformative.

My Philosophy of Care

True healing begins with listening. Every woman’s body tells a unique story, and my role is to uncover the underlying drivers of imbalance—not simply mask them. By blending the precision of Western medicine with the insights of functional, root-cause-driven strategies, I help women restore balance across their hormonal, metabolic, emotional, and neurological systems.

This is not “alternative medicine.” This is comprehensive medicine—anchored in science, advanced diagnostics, and personalization.

A Holistic, Evidence-Based Toolkit

My integrative approach combines the best of modern medicine with lifestyle and functional strategies:

• Lifestyle Optimization: Nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction are foundational. As a pregnancy consultant for Headspace, I’ve seen how mindfulness and emotional well-being directly impact hormonal equilibrium.
• Targeted Supplementation: Pharmaceutical-grade supplements, adaptogens, vitamins, and minerals prescribed based on your biology and biomarker testing.
• Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT): When necessary, I use plant-derived hormones that are structurally identical to those produced by the human body—allowing for more natural and effective hormone replacement.

Why Personalization Matters

Hormone health is never one-size-fits-all. PCOS, thyroid disorders, perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis—these conditions manifest differently in every woman. That’s why my care begins with thorough listening, advanced biomarker testing, and individualized treatment plans that meet your specific biology and goals.

The Benefits of a Comprehensive Approach

By treating the root cause rather than silencing symptoms, women often experience:

• Restored energy, metabolism, and weight balance
• Improved insulin sensitivity and thyroid function
• Greater resilience to stress and adrenal health
• Enhanced fertility and ovarian function
• Sharper focus, mental clarity, and stable mood
• Stronger bones, healthier skin, and increased muscle strength
• Protection for long-term vitality, longevity, and health span

This is about feeling better today while also protecting your health for the decades ahead.

My Promise to Women

You do not have to accept fatigue, mood swings, weight changes, or brain fog as “just part of being a woman.” You deserve care that is deeply personal, backed by data, and tailored to your unique physiology.

When your body’s systems are supported in harmony, everything improves—your energy, mood, resilience, and long-term health. My mission is simple: to empower women to feel informed, connected to their bodies, and able to thrive at every stage of life.

Mission Statement

My mission is to transform the way women experience hormone health by providing care that is personalized, science-based, and deeply compassionate. I am committed to addressing the root causes of imbalance—hormonal, metabolic, emotional, and neurological—rather than masking symptoms with temporary solutions.

By blending the precision of advanced diagnostics with lifestyle medicine, targeted supplementation, and bioidentical hormone therapy, I help women not only feel better today but also protect their health span—the years of life lived in strength, clarity, and vitality.

I believe every woman deserves to thrive at every stage of life, empowered with knowledge, supported with the right tools, and cared for with both medical expertise and humanity.

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.

Catalin Marinescu, MD, FACOG, specializes in pelvic surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures at OBGYN CARE in Newport Beach and Irvine, California. He performs gynecologic surgeries, such as hysterectomy and reconstructive procedures for prolapse or other pelvic floor defects, as well as procedures to treat urinary incontinence. Dr. Marinescu has affiliations with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and Hoag Hospital Irvine.

Dr. Marinescu had an unparalleled 10 years of post-graduate residency training. He did a general surgery program at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania and was trained in obstetrics and gynecology at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, affiliated with Rush University.

Highly trained in obstetrics and gynecology, including infertility, Dr. Marinescu offers advanced prenatal diagnosis for high-risk pregnancies and follows the safest and most effective guidelines for delivery. His results are outstanding in difficult deliveries and minimally invasive surgeries, with over 200 da VinciⓇ robotic surgeries performed. 

Due to his unique worldly experiences on both sides of the Atlantic, Dr. Marinescu understands the impact of different cultures on each woman’s unique personality. He is attentive to each woman’s concerns and respectful of her time. He exercises great compassion and care with his patients, and works in a collaborative effort with other specialists to determine the best course of action for each patient’s specific journey. 

Jennifer is a women’s health expert with more than 20 years of experience specializing in gynecology and functional medicine. Jennifer takes a holistic approach to care, empowering and inspiring women throughout every stage of their lives. Jennifer began her career in healthcare as a doula and apprentice midwife at The Natural Childbirth Institute in Culver City, CA. After working in obstetrics for many years, Jennifer decided to pursue her role as a primary care provider and attended the Keck School of Medicine Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at USC in Los Angeles. She has worked in numerous clinical settings as a physician assistant and has extensive experience in obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, family and emergency medicine. At Thrive Wellness Center, Jennifer and the Thrive Team are dedicated to providing individualized care integrating the best of western medicine and alternative therapies into an effective, evidence-based care plan.