Pacific Gynecologic Specialists is a gynecology practice located at 181 South Buena Vista Street in Burbank, California — in the western San Fernando Valley, adjacent to Hollywood and Glendale. Burbank is a diverse city of approximately 100,000 people within Los Angeles County, known for its media and entertainment industry presence and convenient freeway access from the I-5, CA-134, and CA-170 corridors. Pacific Gynecologic Specialists provides comprehensive gynecologic care to patients across Burbank and the surrounding communities, including Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, and the Verdugo Mountains area. Patients who require specialized fertility care — such as IVF or reproductive endocrinology — can explore specialist options throughout California in the California fertility clinics directory.
Physicians and Clinical Team
Pacific Gynecologic Specialists is a gynecology-focused practice. Per the available listing data, the practice at this Burbank location is affiliated with Providence Health, which operates Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank — one of the San Fernando Valley's major hospital systems. Gynecologic specialists associated with Providence Health are typically board-certified OB-GYNs or gynecologic surgeons. While the practice's primary focus is gynecology rather than reproductive endocrinology, OB-GYNs at practices like this one can provide initial fertility evaluation, management of gynecologic conditions that affect reproduction (such as fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts), and referrals to REI specialists when advanced fertility treatment is needed.
Services and Treatments
- Comprehensive gynecologic care including annual exams and preventive services
- Evaluation and management of irregular menstrual cycles and hormonal disorders
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (laparoscopic, hysteroscopic, robotic-assisted)
- Myomectomy for uterine fibroids
- Diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis
- Management of ovarian cysts, polycystic ovary syndrome, and pelvic pain
- Cervical dysplasia evaluation and management
- Contraception counseling and management
- Pelvic floor assessment and management
- Referrals to reproductive endocrinologists for advanced fertility treatment
Laboratory and Success Rates
Pacific Gynecologic Specialists is a gynecology practice and does not operate an IVF laboratory. Advanced fertility treatment outcomes — such as IVF success rates — are not applicable to this practice. Patients who require fertility treatment beyond the scope of a general gynecology practice will be referred to a reproductive endocrinologist. Patients should review the most current cycle-level data published by the CDC's ART Surveillance program and the SART Clinic Summary Report.
Patient Experience
The South Buena Vista Street location in Burbank is situated near Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, which provides patients convenient access to hospital-based services when needed. Burbank is easily accessible from multiple San Fernando Valley communities via the I-5 and CA-134 freeways. Providence Health's network affiliation can be advantageous for patients who need coordination across multiple specialties — for example, a patient with a complex gynecologic condition requiring both surgical evaluation and a reproductive endocrinology referral. The San Fernando Valley's large population base and proximity to major Los Angeles medical centers provide a strong referral network for patients who outgrow the scope of general gynecologic care.
Considering At-Home Insemination?
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Insurance and Financing
California does not mandate that health insurance plans cover fertility treatments such as IVF for private employer plans. However, gynecologic services — including surgery for endometriosis, fibroids, or ovarian cysts — are typically covered by health insurance when medically indicated. Providence Health-affiliated practices typically participate with a broad range of California insurance plans. Patients should verify coverage for specific procedures and confirm in-network status before scheduling. For patients who proceed to fertility specialist care, costs for advanced treatments are generally out of pocket unless employer plans include fertility benefits, which is increasingly common among large California employers in the entertainment and technology industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does a gynecologist play in the fertility treatment journey? A gynecologist can serve as the first point of contact for patients with fertility concerns, performing initial evaluation, managing gynecologic conditions that affect reproduction, and facilitating referrals to reproductive endocrinologists when specialist care is needed. Surgical treatment for conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or ovarian cysts may improve fertility outcomes when performed by an experienced gynecologic surgeon before or alongside fertility treatment.
What is minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and how does it relate to fertility? Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery — including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and robotic-assisted procedures — allows surgeons to diagnose and treat conditions inside the abdomen and uterus through small incisions or natural body openings. For fertility patients, these techniques may be used to remove endometriosis implants, excise uterine fibroids that distort the uterine cavity, remove polyps, or treat other structural issues that could impair implantation or embryo development.
When should a gynecologic patient be referred to a reproductive endocrinologist? Referral to an REI specialist is typically recommended when initial evaluation reveals significant barriers to conception — such as very low ovarian reserve (low AMH or high FSH), bilateral tubal occlusion, moderate or severe male factor infertility, or recurrent pregnancy loss — or when simpler treatments have been unsuccessful. Time elapsed trying to conceive (12 months, or 6 months for patients over 35) is also a standard trigger for specialist referral.
Is this practice affiliated with a hospital system? Based on available listing information, Pacific Gynecologic Specialists is affiliated with Providence Health, which operates Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. This affiliation can facilitate coordination for patients requiring surgical procedures or inpatient services through the Providence network.