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As of July 1st, 2006, I dropped doing baby deliveries to focus on, amongst other things, menopausal management of hormones and technological advancements in minimally invasive surgeries. Before I retired from obstetrics I was the youngest Chairman of the Department of Ob/Gyn that West Hills Hospital had ever had.  No more waiting room anticipating when your Ob/Gyn will return from the hospital because of a delivery.

Studies have shown that most women age 16 – 65 want to use just one doctor for most of their medical needs and that physician is their Ob/Gyn.  In 2014 we went OON (out of network) because insurances were coercing doctors to see patients every 8 minutes! Now we can see you in 5 minutes or 55 minutes or whatever you need, we’re here for you! Of course I’m available for routine Pap smears, infection checks and abnormal bleeding, but even cough/colds can be handled through our office.  “One stop shopping” is what we offer, and if I can’t figure it out, we’ll refer you to someone who can.

YOUR BOUTIQUE GYNECOLOGIST

If it matters to you, it matters to us.

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Dr. Ian Taras is an Ob/Gyn (no OB) in private practice in Woodland Hills, CA who carries on TLC – a Tradition of Listening & Caring, unmatched in today’s gynecologist.  A master of the alternative rather than the ‘one pill fits all’ approach, we look forward to seeing you in our office!

“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” -Sir Winston Churchill

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One pill does not fit all is my motto.  You’re not a computer so why should there be only one solution?  I’ve done my research and believe in both traditional HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and BioIdentical (Natural) HRT.  Most docs will give you a choice of one or the other, but if there are 31 different flavors of ice cream, why can’t there be 31 ways to do hormones?  Customized to YOU!  I’ve been prescribing B-HRT since 1996 so am not a “Johnnie-come-lately.”  Shouldn’t hormones be prescribed by a gynecologist?  Put aside all those books your friends have given you to read and put your confidence in someone who will shepherd you through these troubled waters.

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You need 2 minutes in the office or 2 hours? It’s yours. You want out of the box thinking? We’re proud of that. Need to shoot me an email while I’m on holiday? No problem. When you come into the office we strive to make you feel at home.