Dr. Leslie Kardos, MD, FACOG, MIGS, Gynecologist
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Dr. Leslie Kardos, MD, FACOG, MIGS

Gynecologist

5/5(1)
2100 Webster St UNIT 518 San Francisco CA, 94115
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Practice Philosophy

Functional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Leslie Kardos MD is a San frnacisco native who has been in private practice for thirty years. She started Pacific Gynecology Surgical group in 2016 and focusses on comprehensive gynecology and minimally invasive gyn surgery. She is a thought leader in robotic surgery and has completed more than 1400 cases. She is the director of the center of excellence in minimally invasive gyn surgerry at Californa Pacific Mediccal Center (CPMC). Dr Kardos is also the co-director of robotic surgery at CPMC. 

Education and Training

UNIVERSITY DE BORDEAUX Junior Year Abroad 1984

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY BA Physiology 1985

TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MD 1990

Board Certification

MEDICAL LICENSE; STATE OF CALIFORNIA #G073453

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1996

American Board Of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellow Minimally Invasive Surgery 2022

Provider Details

Female Spanish, French
Dr. Leslie Kardos, MD, FACOG, MIGS
Dr. Leslie Kardos, MD, FACOG, MIGS's Expert Contributions
  • How should I prepare for a PAP smear?

    Please come into the office, not on your menstrual cycle. Make sure you don't put anything ( lubes or medicine) in the vagina for 48 hrs before. Relax. A Pap smear is a great way to screen for cervical cancer and it does not hurt. READ MORE

  • Not getting periods after ipill?

    You should take and over the counter pregnancy test if you are worried. Sometimes periods are irregular and this can be stressful. I think you should see a Gyn and use additional birth control: pill or IUD. READ MORE

  • Birth control?

    If the cycles are irregular due to PCOS then being on a pill will help with the acne and of course make the cycle regular. If you are sexually active this is a good idea. READ MORE

  • What could I have?

    Most women have a natural discharge which does not have an odor, is generally not itchy. Sometimes it can look yellow on the underwear. If you want to see if is coming from the vagina or bladder, place a tampon in the vagina. Urine leakage will smell like urine. If your problem continues you should schedule to see a health care provider. READ MORE

  • Am I pregnant?

    You should take a home pregnancy test if you have had unprotected sexual activity. READ MORE

  • Birth control?

    4 hours late on the pill should not affect its ability to cover you for birth control. If you miss one day you should double up on the next. READ MORE

  • Menstruation troubles?

    Cycles can be irregular. It depends on whether you are on a pill, IUD or if this is your natural cycle. If the cycle is missed and you are sexually active you should take a home pregnancy test. READ MORE

  • Does the pap smear break my hymen?

    Generally you do not need a pap until you are sexually active. A gentle speculum exam can be done without breaking the hymen. I don't think you should worry. READ MORE

  • A woman's personal health question?

    38 is still very young. The vagina naturally elongates with arousal and they do sell vaginal dilators which you can use. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Robotic surgery, myomectomy, hysterectomy, endometriosis excision, sacrocolpopexy, labiaplasty,hysteroscopy, endometrial ablation

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Co director robotic surgery CPMC 2021 - Present
  • director COEMIG CPMC 2016 - Present
  • Associate clinical professor UCSF 1997 - Present
  • Administrative Chief Resident HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER 1993 - 1994
  • Advanced Training in Robotic Surgery INTUITIVE 2006 -
  • Founder, CEO, and Private Practice Physician in Gynecology PACIFIC GYNECOLOGY SURGICAL GROUP 2016 - Present
  • Proctor INTUITIVE 2007 - Present
  • Partner and Private Practice Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology PACIFIC GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS MEDICAL GROUP 1997 - 2016
  • Partner and Private Practice Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology PENINSULA WOMEN’S HEALTH, INC 1994 - 1997
  • Laborist and Per Diem Physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology KAISER PERMANENTE 1992 - 1997
  • Associate Clinical Professor TOURO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE 2004 - Present
  • Associate Clinical Professor DARTMOUTH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 2009 - Present

Awards

  • Resident teaching award UCSF 2024 UCSF 
  • Female Master Surgeon Making a Difference 2020 SURGICAL REVIEW CORPORATION 
  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery Year SURGICAL REVIEW CORP 2020-PresentORATION 
  • Surgeon of Excellence Minimally Invasive Gynecology Surgery Year SURGICAL REVIEW CORPORATION 2016-Present 
  • Top Doctor Award (peer elected), 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021,2022 Year SAN FRANCISCO MAGAZINE 
  • Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award 2010 UCSF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 
  • Resident Teaching Award 2023 UCSF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 
  • Volunteer Faculty Teaching Award 2023 UCSF SCHOOL OF MEDICINE 
  • Resident Achievement Award 1994 THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGEONS 
  • Award for Senior Resident Research Paper 1994 HARBOR UCLA MEDICAL CENTER 

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology  
  • San Francisco Medical Society  
  • San Francisco Gynecological Society  
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists  
  • Society for Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons  
  • Society for Robotic Surgeons  

Treatments

  • laser vaginal rejuvenation, laser hair removal, cool sculpting, botox, fillers

What do you attribute your success to?

  • hard work and love of medicine

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Paris,

Hobbies / Sports

  • Skiing, Argentine tango

Dr. Leslie Kardos, MD, FACOG, MIGS's Practice location

Pacific Gynecology

2100 Webster St UNIT 518 -
San Francisco, CA 94115
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New patients: 415-426-7859
Fax: 415-426-7805
https://pacificgynsurgicalgroup.com/

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Dr. Leslie Kardos, MD, FACOG, MIGS has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gynecologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Andrea s.
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    Dr. Leslie Kardos: experienced OB/GYN. I've been seeing Dr. Kardos for over 10 years. She is professional and efficient, and seems to stay educated about new technologies within her field. She performed my hysterectomy about 8 years ago and did the procedure laparoscopically in order to minimize scarring. She has become my primary physician. It has been a good experience for me, and I'm glad that I was able to continue to see her even when my insurance plans/carrier changed.

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