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Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: vaginal hysterectomy, hysterectomy (uterus removal), pregnancy, and more.

13160 Mindanao Way Suite 317
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 267-0934

Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Marina Del Rey, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

13160 Mindanao Way Suite 317
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Address:

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 380
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Some issues Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD can help you with:

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

breast exam	15
doctor visit	36
gynecologic procedures	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	21
cytology	16
doctor visit	43
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	21
preventive care	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	21
cytology	14
doctor visit	25
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	21
preventive care	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	15
cytology	10
doctor visit	14
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	15
preventive care	10

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	74

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Marina Del Rey, CA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	18
cytology	13
doctor visit	39
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	18
preventive care	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	25
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	3
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at University of Hawaii at Manoa Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: University of Hawaii at Manoa Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2017)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle Christina Tsai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$238 GARDASIL $100	NEXPLANON $86	GARDASIL9 $52
AbbVie, Inc.	$222 Orilissa $165	Lupron $36	Lupron Depot $21
Allergan Inc.	$194 LO LOESTRIN FE $101	Liletta $73	ESTRACE CREAM $20
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$176 DIVIGEL $131	$44
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$175 GelPOINT V-Path $164	$12
Other	$572 PARAGARD $126	Makena $101	Skyla $93	EVIS EXERA $39	PREMARIN $38	Other $175

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,313
Education	$197
Travel and Lodging	$67

Biography

Dr. Michelle Tsai is a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology in Santa Monica, CA and Marina Del Rey, CA. Dr. Tsai's areas of expertise consist of laparoscopic hysterectomy, contraception (birth control), and pregnancy. She is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She accepts Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her practice in Marina Del Rey, CA is open to new patients as reported by UCLA Health. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Hawaii at Manoa for residency. Dr. Tsai has received the following distinctions: Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine - June 7 and Audience Choice Award University of Hawaii, Department of OB/GYN Research Day - May. She is conversant in Mandarin.