BOARD-CERTIFIED OB/GYN AT RODEO DRIVE WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER IN BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
Dr. Karen Toubi, a board-certified OB-GYN, has expertise in women’s reproductive system health during the period leading up to menopause, and addressing issues related to genito-pelvic pain, enhancing pleasure, as well as diagnosing and treating vulvar skin conditions. She believes strongly in personalizing treatment and recognizes that each woman’s experience is different. Her approach to patient care revolves around education, empowerment, and kindness, thereby making her patients feel acknowledged, supported, and imparting them with the necessary knowledge to take well-informed decisions about their health. She aims to assist women in extending their healthy years and regaining their good quality of life at all times.
Education & Training
Dr. Toubi graduated with honors from Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Her osteopathic training there gave her a whole-body approach to care which still shapes her work to this day. At New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, she completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology and was recognized with awards for both her clinical and surgical skills. Dr. Toubi is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and is on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Professional Memberships
Being in step with the most recent updates of evidence-based women’s health is one of the main elements of Dr. Toubi’s philosophy of practice. She is a very active member of various professional societies of the field, such as:
- The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS), recognized as the primary source for menopause and midlife women’s health
- ISSWSH (International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health)
- ISSVD (International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease)
- ISSM (International Society for Sexual Medicine)
Through these memberships, Dr. Toubi stays connected with the latest research, clinical standards, and treatment methods in menopause, sexual medicine, and vulvovaginal health, thus her patients are assured of receiving care that is based on the latest scientific knowledge.
Publications & Academic Contributions
The dedication of Dr. Toubi to enhancing women’s health is also evident in her involvement with the research community. She has co-authored peer-reviewed research articles published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. One of these articles focuses on the assessment of care quality for women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse, an issue that is very much in line with her overall goal of raising the bar for gynecologic care in the clinical setting.
Speaking Engagements & Community Education
Dr. Toubi is highly recognized as a women’s health educator. She often presents at community education events, online seminars, and podcasts. Also, she has been interviewed for numerous media outlets to share her scientifically grounded knowledge in the areas of menopause, hormone health, sexual medicine, and intimate wellness.
Additionally, she created Power Unpaused, a community for members where women can access expert help, educational materials, and a supportive environment to be their best selves in midlife and beyond.
Clinical Philosophy
Dr. Toubi is a leading authority on menopause mitigation, sexual pain, pleasure dysfunction, and vulvovaginal care. With expertise, she does the provision of top-notch uterine health to females suffering from the hormonal disparity, first-time sexual pain, decrease in natural lubrication, and pelvic aches, which, in fact, are issues usually disregarded or even neglected. Besides being a medical doctor, she is also a good communicator and a person who changes people’s lives, hence, presenting a way of treatment to heal diseases but also encouraging and uplifting the spirits of her patients.
Dr. Toubi is not only about alleviating symptoms but also about locating and preventing the causes through changes in lifestyle and good health education. She is very beneficial and efficient, as well as thoughtful and seems to have a remarkable ability of giving complex medical explanations in a simple way that assists patients in gradually implementing various health-promoting lifestyle changes.
Dr. Toubi takes great pleasure in spending hours with her children and visiting places unknown not being exhausted after a day of work but rather fresh and energized as an example giving to women which she counsels.
The reality is that any woman ought to be able to feel physically strong, full of life, and confident, and Dr. Toubi is the person who will help her realize this dream.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Karen Toubi’s medical background?
Dr. Toubi is a board-certified OB-GYN who graduated with honors from Western University of Health Sciences‘ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. She completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, where she received awards for clinical and surgical excellence.
What conditions does Dr. Toubi specialize in treating?
Dr. Toubi specializes in perimenopause and menopause management, genito-pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction and pleasure disorders, and vulvar skin conditions such as lichen sclerosus and lichen planus. She also treats vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, and hormonal imbalances.
What professional societies is Dr. Toubi a member of?
Dr. Toubi holds active membership in The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS), the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), and the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM).
Does Dr. Toubi offers holistic or non-surgical treatment options?
Yes. Dr. Toubi takes an integrative approach, offering medical, surgical, and holistic treatment options tailored to each patient. Her focus extends beyond symptom management to preventive care, lifestyle strategies, and long-term patient education.
Where does Dr. Toubi practice, and is she affiliated with a hospital?
Dr. Toubi practices at Rodeo Drive Women’s Health Center in Beverly Hills, California, and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
