Dr. Layne Kumetz
Los Angeles OB-GYN
Dr. Layne Kumetz is a Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and an Attending Physician at Cedars Sinai Medical Center with over 18 years of clinical expertise.
A Los Angeles native, Dr. Kumetz began her medical journey volunteering at Cedars Sinai’s Maternity Ward as a high school student at Harvard-Westlake School. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, where she spent time as a Rape Crisis Counselor, and a Medical Degree from the prestigious University of Michigan, one of the top medical schools in the country. She completed her residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where she continues to perform surgeries, deliver babies, and educate residents.
Over the years, she has spent time working on several administrative committees at Cedars Sinai including the Bioethics Committee, GYN Performance Improvement Committee, and is a Medical Reviewer for the California Medical Board.
She is a published author in peer-reviewed journals such as “Fertility and Sterility” and “The Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology,” with contributions to the online journal Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health and co-authorship in the textbook Clinical and Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Her original research has been presented nationally.
Her clinical acumen spans preventative medicine from adolescence through menopause, as well as the diverse range of gynecologic and obstetric concerns, including birth control options, abnormal PAP tests, pelvic pain, infertility evaluations, preventative cancer screening, pediatric gynecology, optimal obstetric care for both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Remarkably, she delivers 98% of her patients’ babies.
She is frequently voted one of the best Ob/Gyns in Los Angeles by her fellow physicians, as evidenced by her annual listing among the best doctors by “Castle Connolly” and “Southern California Super Doctors.”
In her spare time, she loves to swing dance, scuba dive, watch movies, travel, and spend quality time with her husband and daughter.
As a highly trained gynecologic surgeon and member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Dr. Kumetz offers minimally invasive surgical options for faster recovery and less post-operative pain. She enjoys movies, SCUBA diving, Disneyland, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Educational Background
Dr. Kumetz earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and her medical degree from the prestigious University of Michigan. She completed her residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where she actively performs surgeries, delivers babies, and contributes to resident education.
Her passion for women’s health began early, volunteering at Cedars Sinai in high school and training as a Certified Rape Crisis Counselor during college, volunteering on a local hotline for several years. Dr. Kumetz currently serves on various administrative committees at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and as a Medical Expert for the Medical Board of California.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Kumetz specializes in optimal obstetric care for both low-risk and high-risk pregnancies. All prenatal visits are personally conducted by Dr. Kumetz, who performs her ultrasounds, and fetal monitoring, and delivers over 98% of her patients. Whether aiming for an unmediated natural delivery or a scheduled Cesarean, Dr. Kumetz collaborates with doulas and ensures the best birth experience, even training with plastic surgeons for optimal incision aesthetics.
Referred by colleagues in Infertility and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Dr. Kumetz provides comprehensive, compassionate, and experienced care, trusted by patients and peers alike.
As a dedicated women’s healthcare physician, Dr. Kumetz brings extensive clinical knowledge in preventative medicine from adolescence through menopause, comprehensive birth control options, management of abnormal PAP tests, infertility evaluations, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, vulva problems, menopause management including Hormone Therapy and MonaLisa Touch Laser, and comprehensive cancer screening including genetic testing and the Galleri test, a pioneering multi-cancer early detection test.
For more information, explore her patient education toolkit and learn about the MonaLisa Touch and Gallery Test.
Published Author in Fertility, Sterility, and Gynecology Journals
Dr. Kumetz has published in journals like “Fertility and Sterility” and “The Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology,” and contributed to Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women’s Health and the textbook Clinical and Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. She has also presented her original research at national conferences.
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