Bryna Harwood MD

Dr. Bryna J. Harwood, MD, is a board‑certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 30 years of experience in women’s health care. She is affiliated with Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center, where she provides comprehensive clinical services in obstetrics and gynecology for patients across the lifespan. Dr. Harwood earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1995. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, further refining her expertise in women’s reproductive health and surgical care.

Clinically, Dr. Harwood focuses on a broad spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal and postpartum care, family planning, contraceptive management, and gynecologic surgery. She has particular experience with intrauterine device (IUD) insertion and other contraceptive techniques, and maintains an active role in clinical research with co‑authored peer‑reviewed publications that contribute to advancing standards of care in her field.

Patients describe Dr. Harwood as a compassionate physician who takes time to explain conditions and treatment options clearly and prioritizes individualized care. Her deep experience, combined with a commitment to patient‑centered practice, has made her a respected clinician in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Harwood practices primarily in Los Angeles and West Hollywood, serving women in both inpatient and outpatient settings and accepting new patients at Cedars‑Sinai’s obstetrics and gynecology clinics.