Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman, MD, ABOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1304 15th Street Suite 100 Santa Monica CA, 90404Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Tristan Bickman is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Bickman specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Bickman can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Bickman can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood. Dr Bickman also speacilaizes in menopause and infertility. Dr. Bickman has been practicing for over 23 years in Santa Monica. She is born and raised in Los Angeles and has five children. She has struggled with infertility, had a cesaran section and vaginal delvieries after a cesearean section. Her personal experiences make it easy for her to relate to her patients. She is a hand-on doctor who cares deeply about her patients. Dr Bickman's passion is her profession.
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Education and Training
UC Berkeley and UCLA Undergraduate 0
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman, MD, ABOG's Expert Contributions
Negative pregnancy test
If your period continues to be irregular you can see a gynecologist who can do an ultrasound and check your hormones. READ MORE
Am I pregnant?
Hi It depends on your cycle length. Most likely you are not pregnant as you got your period. You can do a pregnancy test to confirm. READ MORE
Period birth control
Sometimes starting a new pill can cause bleeding. If the bleeding is heavy you should see your doctor. You should have a pelvic ultrasound and a blood test to check your hormones. READ MORE
Why is my period so light?
Hi This is probably normal. sometimes periods can be not exactly on time. If it persists, you should see a doctor who can check hormones and do an ultrasound. READ MORE
Dry sex?
If there was ejaculation, then to be safe you should take a Plan B READ MORE
Bleeding
HI This can be normal. If it persists passed your period, you should go to the gynecologist and get an ultrasound. READ MORE
Bleeding
It is probably normal, but to be safe, go to the gynecologist and get an ultrasound and have your hormones checked. READ MORE
Bleeding
Hi This is probably normal. If the p\bleeding persists after your period, go to the gynecologist so you can have an ultrasound. READ MORE
Handjob
This should cause no risk of pregnancy. READ MORE
Early Period
Yes, this is normal. Plan B can change the timing of your period. READ MORE
Period and pregnancy
Yes, this can be normal but if it continues you should see a gynecologist who can do an ultrasound to make everything is normal. READ MORE
Birth control interaction?
Hi, birth control pills are metabolized in your liver. if the ketone drink is high in substances that are metabolized there then it could affect their efficacy of them. READ MORE
Genital Herpes Transmission
HI the virus does not automatically pass through the vaginal fluid, only if the infection is active. taking the antivirals will help to decrease asymptomatic shedding. wearing a condom also helps READ MORE
Pregnancy scare?
Hi It is not impossible but unlikely that this caused pregnancy. It also sounds like it is late in her cycle to be ovulating so you are probably okay on that end too. she can do a pregnancy test to confirm. READ MORE
I’m bleeding a large amount and my period has just ended
HI You should visit a doctor. An ultrasound will make sure you dont have anything structural that could cause bleeding. A blood test to check your hormone levels too should be done. Sometimes you can have extra bleeding after a period and it is not a sign of anything abnormal READ MORE
STI
You are not being treated for the same infection. Trichomonas is best treated with metronidazole. READ MORE
Missed period
This is probably normal. it is common to not bleed while on the pill, especially if it is a low-dose pill You should go to the doctor so they can do an ultrasound to make sure, but most likely this is a normal side effect from the birth control pill. READ MORE
What it is?
Hi It sounds like you may have a yeast infection. You can get an over the counter treatment. If this does not help, you should visit a gynecologist for a vaginal culture. READ MORE
Bleeding
HI Most likely everything is okay but you should have an ultrasound to confirm the baby is growling well READ MORE
Am I pregnant
Hi If your pregnancy test is negative, then you are not pregnant. If you are six weeks pregnant, your test would be positive. You should go to the doctor to see why you are late on your period. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Best in California 2022 Best Media
Internships
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her passion for the work she does and relationships she builds with her patients.
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman, who serves patients in Santa Monica, California.
A trusted obstetrician-gynecologist in the Santa Monica area, Dr. Bickman has served the local community for over 18 years and specializes in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecological care. From early womanhood through pregnancy, menopause and beyond, she and her team are committed to providing every patient with the best care.
Striving to make a difference in the lives of her patients, her goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care with state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments. She believes that her patients deserve personalized care, and she wants them to feel like they can ask her any question, or call anytime they have a problem or concern.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Bickman attended the Westlake School for Girls and received her undergraduate education at UC Berkeley and UCLA. She graduated with her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, and completed her residency in obstetrics & gynecology at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
With an unwavering commitment to her specialty, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The ABOG is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada.
In her clinical role, she provides a full range of obstetric and gynecologic services for women of all ages. She provides general consultations, annual gynecological exams, ultrasounds, pre and post natal care, and treatment for issues relating to pelvic pain, infertility, menopause, and osteoporosis.
A mother of five herself, Dr. Bickman has a special interest in obstetrics and loves to deliver babies. In fact, she had a C-Section, and a subsequent 4 VBAC’s. Additionally, she has struggled with infertility, so is able to relate to her patients on a very personal level. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies, and strives to help women have the birth experience they desire. Unlike many group OB/GYN practices, she delivers all her patients’ babies herself.
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).
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