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Dr. Karen S. Kornreich is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Beverly Hills, California, who has been improving the lives of women for over two decades.

Although Dr. Kornreich provides gynecological care to women of all ages, she has a dedicated interest in women who are perimenopausal or in menopause. With that commitment, in 2001, Dr. Kornreich became one of the few certified menopause clinician specialists in the Los Angeles area with the North American Menopause Society.

Utilizing a holistic and integrative approach, Dr. Kornreich provides a highly customized treatment plan for each woman after taking a complete medical history, discussing symptoms in detail, and performing a thorough physical examination. Versed in a full scope of gynecologic treatment options, Dr. Kornreich’s tailored programs may include nutrition and exercise recommendations, herbal supplements, birth control counseling, STD screening, bone density evaluation, as well as, appropriate referrals for mammograms and colonoscopies. For her perimenopausal and menopausal patients, in addition to the above, Dr. Kornreich may also discuss bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, treatment for vaginal atrophy with local estrogen or non-estrogen therapy as well as the FDA-approved MonaLisa Touch® vaginal CO2 laser.

A long-time resident of California, Dr. Kornreich earned her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She went on to earn her medical degree at the University of California, Davis, followed by an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Kornreich is on the medical staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and performs outpatient gynecological surgeries at the Roxbury Surgery Center in Beverly Hills.

Our Beverly Hills based Gynecology and Obstetrics practice is dedicated to serving women from young adulthood all the way through to the later years in life. We are very proud of the relationships we have created with our patients and we look forward to serving our community for many years to come.  We strive to provide excellent up-to-date care in a professional and comfortable setting.

Our Practice

As our practice is located in one of the most modern and forward thinking cities in the world, it has been a tremendous pleasure to regularly update the office to ensure that our clients are receiving the absolute best when it comes to both their medical care and with regard to the equipment by which this care is administered. We have found that our close proximity with so many amazing hospitals as well as so many inspiring and highly qualified medical professionals has allowed our practice to really flourish.

So many factors are at play during every office visit and our entire team works hard to ensure that every client that walks through our doors feels welcomed and appreciated. The entire staff is very committed to provide all our clients with excellent service that places the general health and well being of all our clients above all else. 

Our practice is also very fortunate to be associated with one of the best hospitals in the world, Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Dr. Banooni has developed a very rich relationship with Cedars Sinai Medical Center, serving on their “Medical Executive Committee” and being a contributing member of their “Centers of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery.” Dr. Banooni is also very dedicated to successful hospital delivery outcomes and is a member of the “Performance Improvement Committee,” a departmental committee focused on improving patient outcomes with regard to delivery and care.

Dr. Peyman Banooni has dedicated his career to caring for women of all ages.  Dr. Banooni earned his medical degree from the University of California- San Diego in 1999 and he completed his OB/GYN residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in June 2003.

Dr. Banooni has lived in Los Angeles for the majority of his life. He maintains that his life's best accomplishment is one that he shares with his lovely wife and being the parents to three amazing young children.

Have you considered how unique you are? We know and understand how unique you are. With our many years of experience and our specialized training we are able to support women and their families in making an informed decision about their health. Today nearly 95% of all Gynecological Surgeries can be done laparoscopically (using laser surgery). This means that most women can leave the hospital on the same day. Most can return to exercise or work after several days, compared to several weeks after a conventional surgery. We hope this web site will answer many of your questions. Our practice is dedicated to the promotion of the most qualified and the least invasive Women`s Health.

Have you considered how unique you are? We know and understand how unique you are. With our many years of experience and our specialized training we are able to support women and their families in making an informed decision about their health. Today nearly 95% of all Gynecological Surgeries can be done laparoscopically (using laser surgery). This means that most women can leave the hospital on the same day. Most can return to exercise or work after several days, compared to several weeks after a conventional surgery. We hope this web site will answer many of your questions. Our practice is dedicated to the promotion of the most qualified and the least invasive Women`s Health.

Have you considered how unique you are? We know and understand how unique you are. With our many years of experience and our specialized training we are able to support women and their families in making an informed decision about their health. Today nearly 95% of all Gynecological Surgeries can be done laparoscopically (using laser surgery). This means that most women can leave the hospital on the same day. Most can return to exercise or work after several days, compared to several weeks after a conventional surgery. We hope this web site will answer many of your questions. Our practice is dedicated to the promotion of the most qualified and the least invasive Women`s Health.

Zoya Preys, MD, is a distinguished medical professional in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles, California, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. In addition to providing specialized care to LGBTQ+ couples and exemplary women’s wellness care, Dr. Preys helps women facing menopause balance their hormones with the use of bioidentical hormones from Biote®.  

With a strong emphasis on microbiology and molecular genetics, Dr. Preys earned her Bachelor of Science with honors from the prestigious University of California at Los Angeles in 1991. Her passion for obstetrics and gynecology led her to complete a rigorous four-year residency at Los Angeles County – University of Southern California. Dr. Preys’ dedication to her field was evident even in her formative years, earning her several awards, including the Alpha Omega Alpha honor in 1995.

Since establishing her practice, Dr. Preys has helped women navigate their gynecological health. She diagnoses and treats fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. She emphasizes the importance of routine women’s care that includes regular wellness exams, HPV screenings, and Pap Smears to ensure their holistic well-being.

Dr. Preys also offers her expertise in vaginal cosmetic procedures, particularly complex vaginal restorations, benefiting patients who’ve undergone female circumcision.

Women benefit immensely from Dr. Preys’s experience and compassionate care. Make an appointment with Dr. Preys today by using this website or by calling her office.

I began my training in womens care in the Navy in 1985. I have served on a ship, worked as an Emergency Room physician, and a general surgeon while on board ship. Since that time many years ago, I have treated many many women for all types of medical issues, both acute and chronic. I have come to appreciate womens health issues. My experience ,candor, and listening will hopefully provide to you the care you seek. Here is a state regulation which needs posting: The Open Payments database is a federal tool used to search payments made by drug and device companies to physicians and teaching hospital. It can be found at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

I began my training in womens care in the Navy in 1985. I have served on a ship, worked as an Emergency Room physician, and a general surgeon while on board ship. Since that time many years ago, I have treated many many women for all types of medical issues, both acute and chronic. I have come to appreciate womens health issues. My experience ,candor, and listening will hopefully provide to you the care you seek. Here is a state regulation which needs posting: The Open Payments database is a federal tool used to search payments made by drug and device companies to physicians and teaching hospital. It can be found at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Wendi Benalt, MD, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Adelpha Psychiatric Group in Encino, California.

Dr. Benalt graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied biology, psychology, and neuroscience. She went on to pursue her medical education at UCLA, where she graduated second in her class and served as co-president of the University’s chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

A passion for women’s health led Dr. Benalt to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania and a surgical fellowship at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Through this work, she had the enormous privilege of walking beside patients as they experienced the greatest joys and tragedies that life had to offer, and in doing so, she discovered that her passion wasn’t for surgery but for the human connection that comes with taking care of patients. She left OBGYN and, after a lot of soul-searching, returned to UCLA, where she completed her psychiatry residency and served as the Chief Resident of Reproductive Psychiatry.

Dr. Benalt enjoys treating patients with diverse mental health issues, using an approach that integrates targeted psychotherapy and medication management. She is particularly interested in women’s mental health (conditions specific to the menstrual cycle, infertility, pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the menopausal transition) and LGBTQ+ issues. She has experience with multiple psychotherapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and Gestalt therapies.

Dr. Benalt is a member of the Volunteer Clinical Faculty at UCLA, where she supervises residents and fellows in reproductive psychiatry at the Women’s Life Center.

Dr. Joslyn Gumbs is a leading OBGYN in the Greater Los Angeles, CA, area, dedicated to helping women of all ages, from teens to seniors, get the skilled care they need to be as healthy as possible throughout every stage of life. Her experience, advanced training and compassionate approach have earned her the confidence of all her patients and made her a favorite healthcare provider among L.A.-area women.

Dr. Gumbs completed a Bachelor's degree in chemistry at the University of Manitoba, followed by a second Bachelor's degree and certification in cytology (cells) at Loma Linda University. She earned her M.D. at the University of California, Davis, where she garnered multiple honors, and completed her residency at White Memorial Medical Center. In addition to being certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Gumbs also been certified by the International Academy of Cytology and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, and she's a member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

At her practice on Sunset Boulevard, Dr. Gumbs offers state-of-the-art care in a relaxed, friendly environment so patients can feel confident they're receiving the best care possible. Services include but are not limited to:

• Well woman care
• Pregnancy care
• Family planning services and counseling
• Fertility counseling and treatment
• Abnormal Pap smear testing
• STD diagnosis and treatment
• Gynecological care
• Menopause care
• High-risk pregnancy care

Throughout her career, Dr. Gumbs has remained committed to providing the most advanced and safest care for every patient, carefully crafting an individual plan of care for each woman she treats. Her commitment to learning new techniques and technology ensures she can provide top-quality care based on the most current information.