Jignaben S. Chaudhari, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Accepting new patients
About Dr. Chaudhari
Approach to care
Dr. Chaudhari believes that exceptional healthcare starts with genuine connection rooted in deep compassion, empathy, and active listening. Her practice is built on creating a safe, judgment-free space where patients feel truly heard, valued, and empowered to make informed decisions about their own bodies. She provides compassionate, full-scope OB/GYN care across all stages of life, from routine wellness exams and family planning to high-risk prenatal care and delivery. Alongside comprehensive OB/GYN care, Dr. Chaudhari brings special expertise in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, offering advanced surgical options for conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. She focuses on less pain, minimal scarring, and faster recovery times so patients can return to what matters most. She also partners with women as they navigate midlife transitions with individualized, evidence-based symptom management and proactive long-term wellness plans. Dr. Chaudhari believes that healthcare is deeply personal, especially in OB/GYN care. Her primary goal is to walk alongside her patients as a trusted partner, offering empathetic guidance, validation, and advanced care through every milestone and midlife transition.
Professional highlights
Dr. Chaudhari is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Medical Association, the California Medical Association, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons. She is also trained in the da Vinci Intuitive Surgical System, reflecting her commitment to advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques and ongoing professional development.
Outside of medicine
Outside of Medicine, Dr. Chaudhari enjoys hiking, listening to music, photography, and dancing. These interests help her stay active, creative, and connected with family and friends while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Education and training
Affiliations
Medical groups
- Gould Medical Group
Accepted insurance
Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Select EPO
- Aetna Select Open Access
- Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
- Aetna Student Health Program
- Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
- Health Fund POS
- HMO
- HMO Deductible Plans
- Managed Choice POS
- National Advantage Plan (NAP)
- Open Access Elect Choice EPO
- Open Access Managed Choice POS
- Open Choice PPO
- Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
- Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
- Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
- Traditional Choice
Alignment
- Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO)
- Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO)
Anthem Blue Cross of California
- Advantage HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
- Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO)
- Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
- Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
- Anthem High Performance Narrow Network
- Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees
- Behavioral Health Program
- BlueCard
- CareAdvocate PPO
- Direct Access
- Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO
- GeoBlue
- Indemnity
- Managed Care Services
- My Choice PPO
- SmartSense
Blue Shield of California
- Active Choice PPO
- Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO
- Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP)
- Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
- Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) PlanNote:
- PPO Benefit Level
- Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- Blue Shield CalPERS EPO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company
- Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP)
- Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO)
- Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group)
- BlueCard Plan
- Federal Employee Program - PPONote:
- FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers
- Indemnity
- PERS Platinum PPO
- Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO)
- UC Care PPO
- University of California HealthSavings+
- Vital Shield 900 Plans
Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations
- Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
- Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO)
- Cigna International Plan
- Cigna+Oscar Joint Venture Open Access Plus
- Commercial HMO/POS
- EPO Plan
- Indemnity Plan
- Joint Administration/ Payer Solutions
- Network HMO/POS
- Network Open Access (HMO)
- Network Open Access (PPO)
- Open Access Plus (PPO)
- Point of Service Open Access (POS)
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations
- ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group
- ELECT POS, Large and Small Group
- Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees)
- Health Net PPO
- Health Net UC Blue & Gold HMONote:
- only at San Mateo/Burlingame/Santa Barbara area locations
- PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California
- Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group
- SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group
- Seniority Plus (Employer HMO) - Medicare Advantage all Employer --Sponsored plans
- WellCare No Premium Ruby (HMO)
- WellCare Premium Ultra HMO
- WellCare Simple Ruby (HMO)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
- Advantage D-SNP (HMO) (HMO D-SNP)Note:
- (Established patients only)
HealthSmart
- HealthSmart Preferred Provider OrganizationNote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
Humana
- Medicare Gold Plus (HMO)Note:
- San Joaquin County only
Magellan Health Services
- Medicare Advantage
- Pinnacle Network
- Summit Network
Multiplan
- PPONote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
Pacific Health Alliance
- PPONote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems, Inc.)
- PPONote:
- confirm provider participation with your Employee Benefits Department or health plan
Provider Networks of America
- PPO
SCAN
- Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)Note:
- Sacramento, Placer and Yolo divisions
- San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Sutter Health Plan
- Individual and Family Plan HMO
- Large and Small Group HMO
TRICARE
- Extended Care Option (ECHO)
- Prime
- Prime Remote
- Reserve Select
- Retired Reserve
- Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra)
- Young Adult
UnitedHealthcare
- Definity Health
- Health Plan of Nevada (HMO)
- Sierra Health and Life (PPO)
- Signature Freedom (SDHP)
- Signature Independence (Indemnity)
- Signature Value (HMO)
- Signature Value Alliance HMO (includes CalPERS & AON Exchange)
- Surest
- United Global Affiliate Indemnity Plan
- United Indemnity Plan
- United Managed Indemnity Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Choice (non-tiered)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus (non-tiered)
- UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO (includes CalPERS)
- UnitedHealthcare Nexus ACO OA
- UnitedHealthcare Nexus ACO R - Tiered Benefit ProgramNote:
- participating at Tier 2
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select and Select Plus (PPO)
- US Behavioral Health Plan, California
Valley Health Plan - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations
- Classic Commercial HMO Plan only
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