Even though I already had a high-risk OB, a close friend who is a nurse strongly recommended that I see Dr. Khalil for a consultation during my high-risk pregnancy. When I called the office, I explained that I was not planning to deliver at his hospital and would not be switching OBs. The office staff was kind enough to take my information and said she would ask the doctor if he would still see me for a consult, and just as promised, she called me back shortly after to let me know he agreed. I had the very first appointment of the day and Dr. Khalil personally performed my ultrasound. He was extremely thorough and detail-oriented. Although the appointment took time, I truly appreciated how careful and attentive he was. He confirmed what my high-risk OB had already told me and even spoke highly of him, advising me to continue care with my current doctor rather than trying to bring me on as a patient. I respected and trusted him even more because of his honesty. He also told me that if anything were to change during my pregnancy, he would be there to see me , and most importantly, he gave me the peace of mind I needed that my baby was doing well. I immediately understood why he has such a strong reputation and why so many patients trust him. If you live in the area and are looking for a highly experienced and intelligent OB or perinatologist, I highly recommend seeing Dr. Khalil. The reviews are accurate , he may not be overly talkative, but he says what needs to be said, answers your questions thoroughly, and takes his time so you never feel rushed. read more

Dr Tabsh is such an incredibly talented doctor. I feel so comforted knowing he is the one doing the important scans for my baby. He is so sweet and made me feel so much better when I was nervous for my 13 week scan. He is the one to trust with your baby! read more

Dr. Tabsh is a great perinatologist! Went to him for my 16, 20 and 30 week anatomy scans. He doesn't talk while performing the scans but he's extremely knowledgeable! read more

It's been many years since my time under Dr. Tabsh's care, but I still think about how much he did for me and my family. During my first high risk pregnancy, I spent four months on hospital bedrest. He checked in on me every single day, sometimes coming back in the middle of the night after his rounds or a delivery, just to see how I was doing. "Any complaints?" :) That kind of dedication is rare, and I'll never forget it. When I became pregnant again, he and his amazing team guided me every step of the way to help me avoid hospital bedrest altogether. Thanks to his expertise and careful planning, I was able to have a completely different (and much less stressful) experience the second time around. Over the years, I've met so many other women who share similar stories about Dr. Tabsh, how he went above and beyond, cared like family, and gave them the confidence to get through complicated pregnancies. He's one of those once-in-a-lifetime doctors, and I'm forever grateful for the role he played in bringing my babies safely into the world. Thank you Dr Tabsh!! read more

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Dr. Tabsh saved our son 29 years ago and gave us a beautiful daughter 27 years ago. Words can not describe our gratitude. Very dedicated, knowledgeable high risk OBGYN. THANK YOU Dr. read more

Dr Tandy is a God. He took care of my third pregnancy and it was the most critical time of my life. He would give assurance to walk in anytime during Covid to see me if I had stress or feel anything wrong with my pregnancy. I can't be enough thankful for his guidance. read more

Dr. Tabsh delivered all four of my children, and he will always hold a special place in our hearts! He is brilliant, and he takes what he does very seriously. He delivered my first via c-section, discovered I had a rare uterine abnormality, and then took care of me through my next three pregnancies and deliveries, which were VBACs, and 2 of those were complicated. I'm grateful to have had Dr. Tabsh looking out for me and my babies. I'll agree that he isn't a soft and sweet kind of doctor. He is serious, quiet, and direct. But my husband and I developed a nice rapport with him over the years and by third and fourth babies, he was joking with us often. There was one time during my second delivery, that he took a very serious tone with me and said, "this is not the time for crying, this is not the time for cursing, this is the time for pushing." He was right, and it was a very serious moment in the labor. I needed to hear it, and he knew I needed to hear it. My labors and pregnancies were tough, but with Dr. Tabsh, we all came out healthy and happy. I'm grateful, 100 times over for him. read more

I had the privilege of being under the care of Dr. Khalil Tabsh and Dr. Kareem Tabsh during my pregnancy, and I couldn't have asked for a better team. Their expertise, professionalism, and genuine concern for their patients truly shone through. They made the entire journey as smooth as possible and always put my well-being first. Both Dr. Khalil and Kareem are experts in the field of MFM and there is NOBODY else I would trust to deliver my baby. If you are having a baby Dr. Tabsh 2x should be your only choice! I highly recommend them to anyone seeking top-notch healthcare during pregnancy. Thank you, Dr. Khalil Tabsh and Dr. Kareem Tabsh, for your amazing care. You gave me the best gift ever! read more

Find a doctor's office that values your time. Every appointment I had was delayed by at least two hours. At my second appointment, the office was so far behind schedule that they asked if I could return in the evening. I declined, explaining that during my first visit--also scheduled for later in the day--I still had to wait two hours. The nurse warned me that delays could happen again in the evening due to the doctor having a scheduled C-section. I decided to leave and will be scheduling my future appointments with another doctor. read more

Thank you Dr. Tabesh! I was referred by my OB Dr. Bickman. The reviews had me nervous about the whole process and I had a great experience. I followed directions and called before I left home to see if he was on time. I did go later than my appointment and had a wait however after being the patient in the room, I appreciate the time he took and thoroughness. Although he doesn't talk much during the scan, he did provide reassurance when needed. I was in no pain at all from the doctor during the scan. I've had ultrasounds that we painful and this wasn't close. All the staff were friendly and my overall experience was very positive. I feel a lot more relaxed for my next appointment at 20 weeks. read more

Long overdue but Dr. Tabsh is the best. Had a high risk IVF pregnancy at 45 and he ensured we delivered a happy, healthy baby. I came in so nervous and worried but he was so calming for me and I always knew I was in the best hands:) read more

I delivered my first baby with Dr. Tabsh. He had delivered a friend's baby who was high-risk, and she recommended him. She mentioned that she had previously been with a doctor at Cedars who didn't show up on the day of her delivery, but she had a great experience with Dr. Tabsh, who was very knowledgeable and didn't make abrupt decisions. She also said he is quiet and old-school, but provides the best care. This man has delivered thousands of babies, including triplets, quadruplets, and quintuplets. I chose him because I didn't want a doctor who, #1, wouldn't show up for my delivery (Dr. Tabsh shows up for all his patients) and, #2, would push me into having a C-section unnecessarily. When the time came, my umbilical cord was positioned low, so a C-section became a possibility. However, he didn't stress me during my checkups and only confirmed it when it was necessary. I told him I didn't want a C-section, and he said we could wait a little longer. He sent me to the hospital every other day to monitor the baby's heart rate, and he would check and give the go-ahead. Overall, he was very careful with all my checkups and monitoring, and eventually, I had a natural birth. I also needed to be induced as the baby wasn't growing anymore and was below the percentile. The induction plan was thoughtful, and he regularly checked on me. He arrived on time for the delivery, even though it was late at night. I am very happy with my experience, and if I have another baby, I hope he doesn't retire! read more

Best and most knowledgeable doctor. Worth the long wait times for any truly high risk pregnancy. He does the work of 3 people in one day because of demand. If you need somebody to hold your hand, not push so hard on your bladder and get suboptimal ultrasound images, and you do not understand that doctors are only human and can only tolerate so much work, then you should look elsewhere for somebody who is less in demand. read more

He fell asleep like 6 different times during my ultrasound, he didn't send us any good pictures. He was so tired. But it's unprofessional and very frustrating because this is so important during your pregnancy and he literally didn't care. It was 6-7 times he doze off and he could have missed something. We waited for weeks for this and he acted carelessly. read more

Dr Tabsh is one of the best doctors I have ever seen in any field of medicine. He is incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and a master of his work. Because of him I have a beautiful and healthy 7-week-old baby girl. I cannot recommend him enough as a physician. I switched over to his practice around 11 weeks after being diagnosed with sudden onset hypothyroidism in my first trimester. My previous OB put me on the wrong dose of Synthroid and I wanted to correct it ASAP. He adjusted the dosage and then took me on as a patient. I had multiple unexpected complications arise in the rest of my pregnancy and Dr Tabsh kept me calm and at peace throughout. I had to use his 24-hour emergency line more than once and he always picked up. I felt terrible waking him up at God knows what time but he never made me feel bad for calling. He told me to call anytime something was wrong. He also fit me in for office visits when urgent things came up, once taking his lunch break to see me!! I delivered our baby at 37 weeks via C-section at Saint John's. The delivery went nothing like the birth plan I envisioned (a natural vaginal birth at 40 weeks) but my experience was 10/10. The surgery was fast and painless and my recovery was SO smooth and easy. I was walking around the hospital the night of my C-section. My scar is healing very well and I have no residual pain. Most importantly - my baby is healthy and perfect! Looking at the reviews I can't imagine how anyone could write a negative one. Yes, Tabsh is a man of few words and his bedside manner is concise and honest. When he does ultrasounds, don't expect a lot of feedback during them. He is concentrating and focused on the scan. That said, if something is wrong - he is going to tell you. He does not sugar coat but he is not an alarmist. He is rational and level-headed. I always left his office feeling positive and relaxed even when my pregnancy was not going as planned. I cannot express the gratitude I feel for Dr. Tabsh and everyone at his practice. Nicole at the front desk, Jacquie the nurse, Dr. Kareem (Tabsh's son) - they are all THE BEST. What a treasure this practice is. I just hope Dr. Tabsh never retires. He is a hero. We cannot let this man retire!!!!! read more

I have been meaning to write a review for over a decade. Today is the day that I will do so. Dr. Tabsh is the most amazing doctor that I've ever encountered. He consulted for my daughter's birth and he delivered my baby boy many years ago. I had gestational diabetes for both babies. He was so wise and knowledgeable. His bedside manner was supreme and I never doubted that I was in good hands. I felt seen and heard. I adore him to this day. Ladies, this man is a humble legend. He works miracles. Without him my children may not have survived my pregnancies. He kept constant tabs on me and mine including phone calls, visits, reminders, ultrasounds, lab tests, amnios, etc. I owe him a debt that supersedes money and words. He took such good care of me and mine. I will never forget how tender and kind he was to me. I knew we would be okay. read more

I feel personally violated by Dr Tabsh. I saw him twice for my high risk pregnancy as he was recommended by two different OBs. I can not understand why and I will be filing a formal medical complaint against him. I do not want any other pregnant women to go through the trauma of his so called "care". As other reviewers stated, I was forced to wait over two hours with a full bladder to the point that I was on the verge of tears. Zero concern expressed by the staff even when I asked for help. When I did get in to see him, he pushed so hard, I did finally cry from the pain of it. He called his credit card company during it and proceeded to have a personal customer service call while abusing me. I didn't know that it shouldn't hurt -- I thought this extreme digging into this sensitive area with the probe must be a necessary part of the anatomy scan. It was traumatic and now, knowing that I didn't need to experience that but didn't know better feels like an even bigger violation. I even went BACK for the 30 week because, again, this was my first pregnancy and I thought it was just a necessary part of the exam. The second time, I refused to wait with a full bladder for hours and so had to chug water during it, meaning it lasted even longer and he pushed even HARDER. My sons head was down the whole pregnancy so this was almost at my pubic hair where he is digging into my skin. I can honestly say it was without a doubt the worst medical experience of my life, the by far most traumatic part of my pregnancy and nearly the most painful with only the exception of the beginning of birth when I was still on pitocin -- and I had an unmedicated 3-day natural childbirth so you know I have a high pain threshold. In my opinion, Dr Tabsh is hurting women at their most vulnerable time, causing trauma that will stay with you, and no one should see him for any reason. read more

If it wasn't for dr tabsh, my twins would not be here. When I got pregnant again I knew I wanted him as my doc. In 2018 I was in hospital bedrest with a cerclage. He came to check on me everyday to make sure everything was ok. I delivered at 32 weeks via c section to beautiful healthy girls. This pregnancy I had a preventative cerclage and made it to term via vaginal birth. With my 2nd pregnancy I had the pleasure meeting Dr Kareem Tabsh. He did most of my ultrasound and I loved how he explained things about baby. I wasn't afraid to ask questions and he didn't hesitate to answer them. Honestly, those two doc put together is like perfect!! They work so well together. I wish both doc were there for a photo but Dr Kareem was out. If your pregnant and want the best care, GO SEE THEM. All the staff are amazing. It feels like one big happy family. I will miss seeing them all every other week. All the bad reviews (which I did read) is not even close to the truth. They are ALL seriously amazing! Thank you to all the staff!!!! read more

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Dr Tabsh is the coolest and best Dr in town n likely ever in his chosen field of specialty. Dr T is kind, quiet yet very endearing and very learned! He makes great eye contact and happily addresses questions with authority| read more

The best high risk doctor. Everything went well. Appreciate him immensely. He knew what to do every step of the way. read more

Dr Tabsh, was by far the best doctor I have ever seen. In 2008, he delivered my daughter. My pregnancy was high risk due to my advanced age and I wanted to terminate. He assured me that I would have a successful and healthy baby! I am so glad that I did not terminate. My daughter is now 14 years old and she is my pride and joy! I truly believe that if I had seen another doctor, my daughter would not have been born! Thank you Dr. Tabsh! read more

Dr. Tabsh is our hero, pure and simple. He and his team gave me the very best medical care during my very high risk pregnancies. He is brilliant, patient, and kind. A lovely human! Not only did he see me weekly, with diligent, expert care, but he identified an unrelated kidney issue w my first baby @ 4 months gestation! We would never have known; she got reconstructive kidney surgery at 6 mos. of age. Favorite story: My first appt., I'm legs in stirrups. Nurse: "Doctor, the princess is on line 2!" Dr. Tabsh: "Thank you. Please tell them I'll call back in a few minutes. I have the princess right here." He is incredible! Michelle, mom of Emma 23 and Ben 20. read more

This is my second round with Dr. Tabsh. So happy he moved to his own small practice versus the dungeon room he had at UCLA. There is a reason your primary OB refers to him. He is the best of the best of his profession and with that comes adjustments to your expectations. I'm in healthcare myself and understand that waiting can be annoying. Like others have mentioned, you have to wait. Call ahead and find out how far behind he is so you can show up then. Appreciate that he takes his time with your visit even if he's running 1.5 hours late! Would you want your doctor to rush through any of your scans? I don't think so especially if you are high risk. Sure he doesn't talk a whole lot during your visit. That's because he is focusing on scanning your baby! Do you want a doctor that's chatting away and not paying attention? I wouldn't! Sure he could be a little more gentle with the scan but again, he has got a system and he's been doing this longer than most of us have been here on this earth so respect his process and deal with it. He is an expert and I respect his knowledge and trust his advice 100% otherwise I wouldn't be back for my second child. Another thing I would like to mention to those complaining about waiting, you have no idea what his day or night before could have been. He could have been delivering a high risk baby right before your visit. He could be working off zero sleep because he tried to save a baby and a high risk mother delivering. I've heard and seen videos of surgeries Dr. Tabsh has done to save babies and mothers and it is incredible. I feel lucky to be under care of both my OB's and want to remind everyone that many times, there are others going through a much more urgent situation. So I strongly consider you think about this before you complain about waiting an hour for your standard anatomy scan. Thank you Dr. Tabsh for your continued care. You are an incredible human and doctor. And to the front desk team Nicole and the assistants, you guys are awesome. Thank you for the kindness you show especially for moms who are already in a high stress environment. You guys are awesome! read more

For high risk pregnancies there is no better doctor than Dr. Tabsh. Period. High blood pressure, diabetes, multiple fetus, preeclampsia, miscarriages, 40+ year old mothers and other complications I can't even pronounce would be best handled by Dr. Tabsh. He has safely delivered all 3 of our children. I have personally been in the operating room with him 3 times and I know for a fact he is an unbelievably gifted physician. You want Dr. Tabsh because he can make the critical decisions without hesitation. Yes you will wait a ridiculous amount of time for your appointment. Suck it up - it's for your baby damn it. If you don't like his personality because you think he's rude or stern you have him all wrong. He cares deeply about the safety of mother and baby. He is not there to serve your ego. Dr. Tabsh continues his practice because he is passionate about what he does. He does not do it for money (trust me, he does not need it). I trusted Dr. Tabsh with my family's life and I am grateful he was there for us every single time. I would give him 50 stars if Yelp let me. read more

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I saw Dr.Tabsh twice for simple growth scans. From the reviews it seems that if you are considered high risk, this is an extremely competent and knowledgeable doctor, but other than his lovely staff, my experiences with him personally were the worst doctors appointments I've ever had. First appointment he ran 1.5 hours late - keep in mind they tell you to come with a full bladder, so as a pregnant woman this was agonizing. I was placed on the table, he did not acknowledge me and instead took a phone call. The scan was incredibly uncomfortable, as he is super aggressive with his prodding and says NOTHING. He then took two more phone calls on his cell during our appointment. Second appointment I was thrilled to not wait long at all, but again, was brought into the room, was not acknowledged by him, and then waited with my belly out on the table for 10 minutes while he chatted on his cell about selling personal stocks. I actually filmed it and sent it to my husband because I was in such disbelief. Again, I'm sure this doctor is one of the best since my OB referred me, but I felt compelled to share my experience in case you are not high risk and would prefer to have a scan that you can actually look forward to. read more

Hands down the best Dr. I've ever had. I can't say enough about him and his staff. The staff is understanding, thoughtful, and professional. As far as Dr. Tabsh, and his son. They are both smart and feed off of each other, to know them is to truly love them. I didn't worry, ever, because they took care of everything. read more

Dr. Khalil Tabsh and Dr. Kareem Tabsh and the whole team are wonderful! I am so grateful and lucky that Dr. Khalil Tabsh took me in as his patient. This review is two years too late!!! Dr. Khalil Tabish is definitely the best. I was always nervous about my pregnancy but every time after my visits I always feel better and because of Dr. Tabish I had a smooth delivery and we now have a beautiful healthy daughter. read more

Dr. Tabsh deserves 10 stars. He is a miracle worker for sure and is very prestigious and well known in the entire country if not internationally. There is not enough time/space on Yelp for me to express why but I will try to bullet point the main reasons. - Dr Tabsh is one of the most dedicated physicians. It is clear his patients come first. And the more high risk/unstable your situation the more he is on top of it. During my time on bed rest (I'm writing this from the hospital) he has checked in everyday... sometimes at 11pm when I am sleeping! - Dr Tabsh is remarkably intelligent and does not necessarily follow guidelines or textbook recommendations. He goes by his personal experience which is pretty vast considering his age and types of high risk interventions he's made. In my specific case, he agreed to take us when no one else at cedars Sinai would. After the death sentence cedar sinai gave our twins at 20 Weeks and 2 days with my cervix being 3-4cm dilated and shortened, he was the ONLY person to provide us with any hope. He placed a cervical cerclage less than 24 hours after I was transferred to ucla Santa Monica. He explained all possible outcomes realistically and also reassured us he had done several high risk cerclages previously. I am currently completing 1 month of strict bed rest and have 3 more months to go. I feel strongly about him as I did the first night we arrived. I love this man - Dr Tabsh is a very humble and kind human being. He has dedicated his life to his practice and cares for each patient and baby as if they are his own children. As an Attending in his 70's, he spends nights at the hospital and works through the weekends. The man does not stop! Dr Tabsh you are amazing. Any person to cross paths with you should consider themselves lucky. Bless you and your family from the bottom of our hearts. We look forward to naming our boy twin after you Ps there's lots to read up if these outstanding reviews are not enough: http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/Khalil-Tabsh-UCLA-Pioneer-in-Maternal-6473 Sara + Paco read more

I have no words to describe how GREAT I was treated at Dr. Khalil's practice! But here I go. From the first consultation to my follow up appointments it has all went fantastic. Dr. Khalil really took the time to listen to what I wanted, and answered all my questions very patiently and honestly. I'm so so happy with my results. They look very natural. I'm a very squimish person and they made me feel comfortable and safe. All the front office workers (my absolute fav was Amalie) treated me excellent! I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to improve their bods THANK YOU EVERYONE AT DR. KHALIL'S office! 5 stars are in order. read more

I had an emergency at 20 weeks and I felt so hopeless and scared. My neonatologist referred me to him and said that only Dr. Tabsh could perform a cerclage at this point in my pregnancy, specially cause I was carrying twins. He also said that Dr. Tabsh is only 1 in 3 doctors in America that could do this and he is the best in his field. Dr. Tabsh is the best ever! We love him and his team so much!!! They were my second family when I stayed in the hospital for bedrest. They showed me much love and support when I needed it the most. He loves what he is doing and cares a lot for all the babies. I see him at NICU all the time checking up on the preterm babies he had to deliver early. He is funny and has a big heart. He is very hard working and dedicated, i don't even know when he sleeps. He is very strict, but he wants the best for the moms and the babies. I feel so lucky that he was able to take my case and save my babies, life. read more

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Dr Tabsh is a wonderful doctor.... however his staff is rude and inconsiderate. Your appointment time doesn't mean anything. We allowed two hours for appt and still my husband had to leave before we were seen because they were that behind and it wasn't even due to patients. Dr was returning calls while I was in the waiting For my appointment which was an hour earlier (I was on time) and I'm sitting with a full bladder necessary for the exam. As a result my husband wasn't able to see his daughter today even allowing two hours. I am writing this still waiting to be seen. I'm glad this is my last appointment here. Office desk lady wasn't even kind or polite about it, she seemed offended I asked how much longer. Terrible bedside manner. read more

Ok, I have thought of this review every night when I close my eyes next to my baby, for the last three months. PLEASE, PLEASE IGNORE THE BAD REVIEWS!! I made the biggest mistake of my life ( with my first pregnancy) which for a second or two longer would have turned fatal! Why?! Because I red the bad reviews wait time, rude staff blah blah... ! Ladies please, please if you are high risk go and see Dr. Tabsh. I bet if I asked any of the bad reviewers if you want to wait and have a child or not wait and loose the child they would think twice. AND If you aren't high risk, just fake it... just so you could be seen by Dr. Tabsh! AND IF YOU AREN'T PREGNANT, PLEASE GET PREGNANT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO YOU COULD GO TO SEE HIM! Since the first appointment he patiently would read and read all my prior conditions 10 years prior, and yes he would not talk but the reason is obvious. He would seat and patiently perform all his scans and not the assistant like in all other offices! I never felt so calm and serene than at his office. I was super high risk, but he never mentioned it to worry me, instead he would encourage me! Often I would even take naps while he red and reviewed my results! Ladies like me know that if he takes a phone call that means that someone like myself needs help! I had no issues for routine sonograms being seen by his son who I am sure he soon will be as good as his father! Dr. Tabsh is the legend and the legend has it that he never missed a baby (nor a mother) in his 50 years of practice. Thank you Dr. Tabsh for your care!! I feel privileged to have been under his care. The staff needless to say... great, friendly and never had issues with scheduling! And for the record I never waited more than 5 mins past my appointment time!!! read more

Tabsh is just the best of the best for high risk. I keep seeing comments about wait time....Is the wait time long for an appointment? Yes. Call in advance of your appointment to see how far behind he's running. He's not in the back playing uno. This man lives and breathes his work. Most of his patients are emergencies so yes you need to be flexible as other people will have to be flexible when YOU are the emergency. I was on both sides of that. And when my turn was up and my scheduled c section went very late because the anesthesia wouldn't take because of my health condition and we ended up needing a neurology consult to clear me for surgery ... my c section was scheduled for 8 baby didn't make her debut until nearly 11am. I couldn't help but think this is exactly what happens every day for him. He has a whole bunch of patients with complicated situations going on and delays are part of that. If you want the best and you have a situation that is high risk... he is who you should be RUNNING to. I had other specialists (a cardiologist and a neurologist) both tell me on separate occasions sentiments along the lines of "you should never ever be concerned you have Dr. Tabsh in your corner". One pointed out he is the top 3 high risk specialist in the country. Nope he won't talk your ear off but every step of the way you will know you are blessed to have him on your team. I was so grateful he took me on as a patient. I had another OB for the first 30 weeks of my pregnancy. And as I got closer to delivery I realized my doctor could not handle the possible complications that could arise during delivery or before. I needed someone who had seen it all and could give me advice I could trust no matter what. I am so grateful I asked around to everyone I knew in the medical field. Dr.Tabsh was everyone's (no exceptions) referral and I asked 6 very very accomplished medical professionals from completely different areas and did not know each other. My in home health nurse was the one who pushed hard to change doctors. I'm so so glad I listened. I'm sitting here with a very healthy baby. And the least stressful end of pregnancy I have ever had (this is my third baby with a complicated health history). He was very conservative in his care, we had zero major medical emergencies like I had with my previous 2 pregnancies. When he saw my condition declining he took steps to ensure a safe delivery of the baby (shots for lungs etc) and planned accordingly. Baby was very healthy and so was I. I can't tell you how grateful I am for his for sight and planning. It made all the difference. Thank you Dr. Tabsh and staff (especially Katrina.... you are just above and beyond amazing.).... grateful doesn't even seem large enough of a word. read more

Best Obgyn!!! Thanks to him he saved my pregnancy and performed a emergency cerclage. Because of him I am now blessed with my beautiful boy!!!! We love Dr. Tabsh!!!!!! read more

Dr. Tabsh is THE best Perinatologist. Saved my twin pregnancy. I had previously lost a pregnancy in my 5th month due to incompetent cervix. I researched to find a high risk specialist and found Dr. Tabsh. He is my angel. If you have a high risk pregnancy with multiples, I guarantee you will be forever grateful. My twins are 23 years old now and it's because of him. Thanks Dr. Tabsh! read more

My daughter is now 18 months old! I must say that Dr. Tabsh is the best doctor ever! I was in complete hospital bedrest at UCLA Santa Monica for 3 months and everyday Dr Tabsh would visit me. Even with his busy schedule he would always take the time to re-assure me that everything will be fine and end up the visit with my husband and I laughing because of his jokes. I really can't relate to those people who says he has dry bedside manners because with me and my family he was really warm. I felt like he was my father during those very stressful times. If you are being seen by Dr Tabsh, you are surely in great hands! I could not stress enough how much I love Dr. Tabsh. Oh he calls Filipino women Pampanga and the men "Ferdinand"! Funny guy! read more

I don't even know where to start! I love this man and the girls in the office. I had switched to his care after his partner, Dr. Boyer, retired during my first trimester (I had her for my previous pregnancy and delivery). I was heartbroken and wasn't sure I'd be okay. The girls Andrea and Katrina were especially amazing! So I have seen that many say he doesn't have the best bedside manner. I have to strongly disagree. He is quiet and more reserved and very focused. I know he would have told us if there were issues during ultra sounds but he was always just quiet and taking notes but he would always sweetly greet me and my husband and if my daughter was with us for appointments. He joked with us, listened to all our concerns as they arose. He knew I was adjusting to his way of care than what I had experienced with Boyer and he and the girls were fantastic. I had a repeat c-section and he was so great and it's his nurses in that OR with him and he and/or the girls checked on us once or twice a day in post partum. Follow up visits were great. My biggest advice is because he tends to run behind (being high risk he takes his time with every patient and delivers all of his patients-- no on call doctors) call before you go in for your scheduled appointment-- like 30 minutes or an hour and ask how behind he is so you don't go in if you don't need to til you need to. If we were having more kids we would go back to Tabsh hands down! He is amazing and loves what he does! read more

I absolutely love that Dr. Tabsg was able to take me when I was pregnant with my twins! I got so Lucky... I went into preterm labor 3 times and it could have been very Ugly and life changing otherwise. Is he withdrawn, seem over whelmed, kinda cold or seem rushed? Yes. Until your babies or baby is viable he keeps an emotional distance as I'm sure he learned to do being a high risk specialist... Do you need to wait half or all day? Yes ... So plan on it... But if your high risk... You probably shouldn't be working anyway When those babies finally come... It will come clear that tho he maybe frustrating in those ways you made the right choice in dr. Tabsh. The Dr. Who has been on many magazine covers and whom UCLA recognizes as 1 of 2 9f their top doctors read more

I went in today for my first appointment with Dr. Tabsh as a referral from Dr. Bickman for my first pregnancy. This is my first Yelp review and as uncomfortable as this is to write I feel like I should say something because I would've appreciated the heads up. Like other reviewers, yes I was there for 2 hours past my appointment time, yes it screwed up my entire schedule for the day, yes Dr. Tabsh answered a spam call when he finally came in to see me but my issue with him is excessive touching and lack of physical boundaries. Women: if you have any triggers at all around this type of thing I wouldn't recommend going to Dr. Tabsh. I'll start with him pulling down my pants lower aggressively with 0 warning or "care" - I instinctevly put my hands down there defensively it was so abrupt, uncalled for and completely unnecessary. My sweats were low enough, my belly was fully exposed and the previous doctor who was just in the room giving me a 40 minute ultrasound exam had no issue with my clothing at all. Resting his arm on my pelvis during the exam, resting the probe on my vagina when he wasn't using it and then got annoyed when I moved it away from that area. Shoving the paper sheet into the elastic of my sweats and then ripping it out and aggressively rubbing the area with it. He kept telling me to relax and asked if I was ticklish. Basically I instinctively had to move away or ask him to stop multiple times during the ultrasound / exam which I find really disturbing. The staff was amazing - helpful, kind, attentive (which was a pleasant surprise -- I've had to get used to doctors being dismissive and rude). The younger doctor who basically conducted the whole exam was kind, knowledgeable, nice to be around and brilliant. Really unfortunate that my otherwise positive experience was ruined by Dr. Tabsh lack of professionalism, care and tact. read more

We love love love Dr. Tabsh. I started seeing Dr. Tabsh after I found myself expecting soon after a bad delivery/c-section. I had heard he was good for high risk pregnancies, but knew nothing about him or his practice. I did not know if I was considered high risk, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. I read yelp reviews, made a mental note of the bedside manner comments, and read more about Dr. Tabsh's career than I care to admit. Ultimately, knowing that I could not go back to my prior ob gyn, my husband and I decided to give Dr. Tabsh a call. At the very least, we would have a competent doctor and would have continuity of care through delivery. My experience with Dr. Tabsh and his office was better than I could have ever expected. Dr. Tabsh is quiet during scans, which initially did not work well with my health related anxieties. I asked a lot of questions about what he was writing down and what he was focusing on. He answered all my questions with patience and detail. In general, I believe that you have to be the best advocate for yourself and for your health. However, I did not fully realize how skilled and good Dr. Tabsh was until I called his office with a concern, and he told me to go to the hospital to get checked out. It turned out I was in fact in pre-term labor at 32 weeks. The hospital called Dr. Tabsh and 5 minutes later he was there. He was in charge of my care and took control of the situation. I did not need to ask many questions since I had an advocate and had no reason to doubt Dr. Tabsh. When pre-term labor could not be stopped, Dr. Tabsh returned at 1 a.m. for the delivery. It was by far my most complicated c-section but also the easiest recovery. Dr. Tabsh stopped by every day I was in the hospital. He also went to see my baby in the NICU everyday until the baby came home 3.5 weeks later; I did not hear this from Dr. Tabsh but from the NICU doctors. He truly loves his job and the babies! Now to address the concerns on some of these reviews: I did not have to wait long to see Dr. Tabsh. The longest wait time was 1.5-2 hours, which occurred only once. But I did not have any kids with me so it felt like a vacation to read a book in peace. I also called in advance to see if Dr. Tabsh was running late. If he was running late, I would just go a little later. Dr. Tabsh will not gush over the baby's kidneys and heart, but he will take 100 measurements of each organ to make sure that everything is okay and nothing is missed. If something were to go wrong with the pregnancy, delivery, or the baby, there is no one better to have in charge of your care. I also loved Dr. Tabsh's staff. They were all lovely and professional. I did not have a negative experience with anyone in the office. I enjoyed spending time with them. I doubt I will need an ob gyn again, but if I do, I am sure my first call will be to Dr. Tabsh. read more