Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman, MD, ABOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1304 15th Street Suite 100 Santa Monica CA, 90404About
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
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Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman, MD, ABOG's Expert Contributions
Rash type thing on groin/bikini line?
You should make an alignment with a gynecologist to make sure they are not warts that need treatment . READ MORE
Gynecologist
This may be a vaginal infection. you should see a doctor so they can culture you. READ MORE
Labio menor rashes
Hi, this could be an infection. you should go to a doctor so they can be cultured. READ MORE
Can this be HPV?
This probably isn't HPV as HPV doesn't come and go spontaneously. when you have the lesions you should see a doctor so they can be cultured. READ MORE
Vaginal Irritation and Odor
Hi, you should go to the gynecologist to get a culture to see if you have Vaginal bacteria that needs anticipation. vaginal bacteria can cause vaginal odor. READ MORE
My labia is itching.
This sounds like a yeast infection. There is over-the-counter yeast medicine you can try. If it doesn't work then you should go to the doctor to get a vaginal culture. READ MORE
Medicine
It depends on what you are being treated for. if it is bacterial vaginosis, then no. if it is trichomoniasis then yes. READ MORE
Numbness After C-Section
Hi, if this is skin numbness then this is normal as something's all the nerves today do not regenerate and grow back in the usual fashion. READ MORE
Pregnancy
I have not seen this before. READ MORE
Can I eat sushi during pregnancy?
It is not recommended. READ MORE
Birth Control and Antibiotics
Unlikely if your pregnancy test is negative. READ MORE
I'm bleeding blood clots?
Hi These may not be related but you should go to the gynecologist . you will need an ultrasound and examination. READ MORE
Yeast infection question
hi clotrimazole is an anti fungal that can help with yeast infections. READ MORE
Pregnancy
Yes, she should be okay as she took the Plan B on time. READ MORE
Is my sister faking being pregnant?
Hi. If her HCG blood test is negative then she is no longer pregnant. If her home test was positive, she should have had a chemical pregnancy. It is a very early pregnancy that then did not continue. She should bleed soon. If she had a miscarriage at 7-8 weeks, her blood test would still be positive at this soon time. She probably had a very early conception at less than 5 weeks. READ MORE
How do I know if I have HPV?
Hi'this looks more like a ulcer than HPV> Genital wats are detected by examination . If there is a lesion you can biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. If your ob/gyn thought you had warts, she would tell you. you can have u protected sex, but may pass the virus back and forth 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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