A Special Profession

“Being an ob/gyn is a privilege and an honor. This profession can be quite intense emotionally. I am proud to be able to participate in the miracle of birth and to share with my patients their moments of joy and happiness. However, I am equally proud to be there helping people through their moments of sorrow as well.”

 Private Practice Ob/Gyn: Pasadena, since 1988

Medical Staff: Huntington Memorial Hospital and Huntington Outpatient Surgery Center, Pasadena, since 1988, Chairman HMH Ob/Gyn Quality Management Committee, 1999-present

Board-Certified: Obstetrics and Gynecology 1990, re-certified 1999 (expires 2012)

Diplomate: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1990

Diplomate: National Board of Medical Examiners, 1985

Fellow: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 1991

Internship and Residency: Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Los Angeles, 1984-1988

Medical License: California, since 1985

M.D.: University of California, San Diego, 1984

B.A.: University of California, Los Angeles, 1979, Summa Cum Laude

Memberships: California Medical Association, Los Angeles County Medical Association, Los Angeles Ob/Gyn Society, American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, American Society of Esthetic Medicine

Continuing Medical Education: AMA Physician Recognition Award for Continuing Medical Education, expires 7/1/02, ACOG Cognate Award for Continuing Medical Education, expires 6/30/02

Awards and Honors: Phi Beta Kappa 1979, Mortar Board (UCLA) 1978, CREOG Award (Kaiser) 1987

Special Interests: High Risk Pregnancy, Ultrasound, Menopause and Pre-menopause, the Internet, Star Trek

Providing Women’s Healthcare…and more

“When I moved into my current solo practice, I had many goals. One was to get out of HMO medicine, which I have done. Another was to create a different style of practice, providing comprehensive traditional women’s healthcare in a comfortable and personal environment, while offering additional medical services for women not typically found in an ob/gyn office. Along those lines, we are proud to offer the services of a licensed skin care specialist (who happens to be my wife, Marina Jick!).” Call our skin care “hotline” at 1-888-66-FLASH.

Skin Care Services: EpiLight^TM hair removal (FDA approved for permanent hair reduction using intense pulsed light technology), European facials, facial peels (microdermabrasion, enzymatic, glycolic), body wraps, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, post-op laser resurfacing care and more.

Balancing the Art and Science of Medicine

“Keeping up with the science of medicine, particularly women’s health, requires constant effort.   I have taken hundreds of hours of continuing medical education, and have been recognized for this by both the AMA and ACOG. The art of medicine is caring for patients, communicating with them, informing them of their options so as to offer the best of medical science without overwhelming them. This is the true challenge of my profession. To balance both the art and the science of medicine is what it means to me to be a good doctor.”