OUR
OFFICE
•
Our Practice
• Our Physicians
• Gynecologic Surgery
• Infertility Services
• Urogynecology Services
• Nurse Practitioners
• Patient Education
Programs
• Menupause Lectures
• Vaginal Infections,
Bladder Infections, Pregnancy Tests
and other Blood Tests
• Fees
• Change of Address
and Phone
• Our Address and
Map
Our
Practice
Our
practice strives to provide the highest quality medical care delivered
with compassion and sensitivity. We are physicians committed to
knowing each of our patients and their individual health needs,
something so difficult to obtain in today’s medical environment.
We welcome you to our practice and will devote ourselves to your
good health.
Our
Physicians
Our
Physicians are highly skilled and superbly trained gynecologists.
They combine an intense interest in state-of-the-art treatments
with the warmth and ease that decent, kind practitioners bring
to health care.
Dr. William H. Parker is a board certified
Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,
and a Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Parker
is a member of the American Urogynecologic Society, an attending
at the Pacific Continence Center and on the teaching faculty for
the Urogynecology Fellowship at UCLA. Dr. Parker is past president
of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, an
international organization of over 4,000 gynecologic surgeons
specializing in laparoscopic surgery, and is the former Chair
of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Santa Monica-UCLA
Medical Center. Dr Parker has been chosen for Best Doctors
in America and Top Doctors. (more
about Dr. Parker)
Dr. Amy E. Rosenman is a board certified
Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
She is a Founding Member of the Pacific Continence Center and
Chair of the Foundation of the American Urogynecologic Society.
Dr. Rosenman is Chair of the Women’s Services Task Force,
Chair of the Credentials Committee and former Treasurer of the
medical staff at St. John’s Hospital. She is Co-Director
of the Urogynecology Fellowship Program at UCLA. Dr. Rosenman
has been chosen for Best Doctors in America and Top
Doctors. (more about
Dr. Rosenman)
Dr. Ingrid A. Rodi is a gynecologist with
special training in Endocrinology and Infertility. In addition
to board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology she is subspecialty
certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She is
a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Rodi is the former Director of the Center for Reproductive
Medicine at Century City Hospital She is an Assistant Clinical
Professor of OB and GYN at the UCLA School of Medicine and is
actively involved in the teaching of residents and fellows. Dr.
Rodi is the Past President of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine,
the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies, the Society
of Reproductive Surgeons and the Society of Reproductive Endocrinology.
Dr. Rodi has been chosen for Best Doctors in America and
Top Doctors. (more about
Dr. Rodi)
Gynecologic
Surgery
Our
Physicians are highly skilled gynecologic surgeons. They have
spent many years in extensive post-residency training in order
to achieve special expertise in advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic
surgery, infertility procedures and Urogynecologic surgery. They
are often called upon to teach these procedures to other gynecologists
in the United States and abroad. Our office provides special assistance
to help schedule surgery or IVF procedures.
Infertility
Services
Under
Dr. Rodi’s direction, we offer the highest level of infertility
services. Every medical treatment currently available is offered
to maximize the opportunities to conceive a healthy child. The
services include initial work-up, In-Vitro Fertilization, GIFT,
and egg donation, and reproductive surgery for conditions such
as endometriosis and fibroids. Dr. Rodi is assisted during infertility
evaluation and treatment by our expertly trained nurse practitioners.
To meet your needs, sonograms and inseminations may be scheduled
after 7:30 AM Monday-Friday, and Saturday and Sunday if necessary.
Our office provides special assistance to schedule IVF procedures.
Urogynecology
Services
We
help women regain continence in a caring, convenient setting.
State-of-the-art evaluation and treatment is available for incontinence
and prolapse (dropped bladder). We offer specialized urodynamic
testing at our Pacific Continence Center. Our methods of diagnosis
and treatment allow us to design effective treatment plans for
even the most persistent and hard-to-treat cases. We offer a myriad
of treatment modalities – medications, non-invasive methods, and,
if needed, surgery, all based on a conservative philosophy. (More
about Urogynecology Services)
Nurse
Practitioners
We
are pleased to have certified nurse practitioners as an integral
part of our health care team. These highly trained health care
providers are available for most problems that can be cared for
in the office including annual check-ups, breast exams, menopause
counseling, contraceptive counseling and vaginal or bladder infections.
In addition, our nurse practitioners have special expertise and
certification in fertility treatment and menopause. Appointments
with the nurse practitioner are available during regular office
hours and Saturday mornings.
Barbara Jones, R.N., Certified Nurse Practitioner,
has been a Nurse Practitioner for 12 years. Barbara graduated
from the Harbor UCLA Nurse Practitioner Program in 1988 and began
her career in Women’s Health in a private practice in the South
Bay. Because of her interest and initiative in the area of infertility,
she began specialized training in infertility and acquired certification
as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Prior to joining
our practice, Barbara was Program Coordinator of the Infertility
Program at UCLA Medical Center.
Salley A. Stewart, R.N.P.C., Certified Nurse Practitioner,
and graduate of the Harbor-UCLA Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Program. She has been serving women of all ages as a Nurse Practitioner
for the past six years, in private OB/GYN offices, community clinics,
and at the UCLA School of Medicine Family Planning Clinic where
she was a clinical supervisor. Additionally, Salley has focused
on menopause management, osteoporosis prevention, colposcopy (follow-up
procedure for abnormal pap smears), and community health education.
Salley also has a special interest and expertise in working with
teens.
Patient
Education Programs
We
are committed to being your partner in health care. It is in your
best interest to be an educated health consumer, aware of the
changing needs of your body and the current treatments available.
To this end, we host monthly lectures on menopause as well as
frequent education evenings on topics of interest to our patients.
Menopause
Lectures
The
treatment of menopause is an area in flux. Frequent reports in
the media add to the confusing information available about menopause,
particularly the benefits and the risks of hormone replacement
therapy, the use of “natural” hormones and other related topics.
Our practice has always recognized the need for current, accurate
patient information. Over 10 years ago we began a monthly menopause
information evening where we provide a scientifically sound
analysis of all the issues involving perimenopausal and menopausal
women. The lecture plus question and answer session is presented
by our doctors and nurse practitioners on the second Wednesday
of each month, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. We frequently revise
our presentation to include the latest information. You are welcome
to bring a friend, partner or spouse (yes, men are welcome). Please
call the office at (310)451-8144to reserve a spot.
Vaginal
Infections, Bladder Infections,
Pregnancy Tests and other Blood Tests
As
a service to our established patients, we offer some diagnostic
tests without an appointment or physician fee at 8:00AM or at
1:00PM Monday through Friday. If you are concerned about a possible
vaginal or bladder infection, the nurses will instruct you on
how to obtain specimens of urine or vaginal discharge which will
then be evaluated. Urine pregnancy tests can also be run at these
times without an appointment. Other blood tests, as ordered by
your doctor, can be drawn as well. These services enable you to
get prompt diagnosis and treatment and you pay only a lab and
handling fee. We find that many of our patients appreciate the
convenience and low cost of these services.
Fees
Full
payment for all services and laboratory fees is expected at the
time of each visit. We accept cash, check, or credit card. At
the end of your appointment, we will give you our office visit
form that you may submit with a claim form supplied by your insurance
company. The insurance company will then reimburse you directly.
We will bill insurance companies for surgery fees, office procedures
and our hospital visits.
Our
office manager is available to help you with any questions or
concerns regarding authorization and insurance issues. She has
extensive experience and knowledge in these areas and is the best
person in the office to assist you. The direct dial number is
(310) 394-3690.
Our
business manager is available to help you with any questions or
concerns regarding financial and billing issues. She may be reached
at (310) 393-3487.
Change
of Address and Phone
Please
keep us up to date about any changes you have made in your address
or phone numbers. We will then be able to inform when you are
due for a check-up. If you have changed insurance companies or
place of employment, please let us know so that we may update
our files.
Our
Address and Map
We
are located in the Tenth Street Medical Building at 1450 Tenth
Street in Santa Monica, near the corner of 10th Street
and Broadway. Our suite is on the fourth floor, Suite 404. Parking
is available in the building. Our telephone number is (310)
451-8144.
Our
office has been set up with your care and comfort in mind. Every
effort has been made to take care of your medical needs conveniently
and comfortably. Please remember that we are always available
to hear any concerns or questions you may have. We appreciate
the trust you have placed in us. |
