Gynecology is the specialty dealing with female medical care and the diagnosis and treatment of female problems. There is a strong emphasis on preventive medicine, i.e. pap smears, breast examination and mammograms, menopause and peri-menopause, and contraception.

Dr. Block performs most types of gynecological surgery. Minor surgery is usually done on an out-patient basis (overnight stay is usually not required). Minor surgery is done at the Los Robles SurgiCenter , the Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital , and Los Robles Hospital.