Started Practice: 1996
Joined Scripps Clinic Medical Group: 1999Scripps Health Leadership Roles:
-Director, Scripps Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Scripps Clinic, 2008 -present
-Chairman, Graduate Medical Education, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 2008 present
-Director, Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Scripps Clinic, 2006 present
-Director, Post-Graduate Medical Education in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Scripps Clinic, 2003 present
-Member, Quality Review Committee, Scripps Green Hospital, 2003 2006 Academic Appointments:
-Adjunct Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, 2009 present
-Adjunct Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, 2003 2009
-Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego (UCSD), 2000 2005
-Clinical Instructor, Department of Reproductive Medicine, UCSD, 1997 2000 Professional Societies:
-American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 2006
-Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2000
-Southwest Obstetrical & Gynecologic Society, 1999
-The International Pelvic Pain Society, 1998
-The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease, 1997
-Junior Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1993 Honors & Awards:
-Best Doctors in America, 2009-2010
-Patients Choice Award, American Registry, 2009
-International Interstitial Cystitis Patient Network Foundation, Medical Advisory Board, 2005-2006
-Resident Teaching Award, Naval Medical Center San Diego & Scripps Clinic, 2001
-Resident Teaching Award, Abington Memorial Hospital, 1994-1995
-Buckby Medical Scholarship, Georgetown University, 1987-1989
-Presidents Undergraduate Research Fellowship, University of California, San Diego, 1983 Clinical Interests Within Specialty:
-Gynecology
-Minimally invasive surgery
-Chronic pelvic pain
-Menstrual disorders
-Adnexal masses
-Pelvic relaxation
-Vaginitis
-Sexually transmitted diseases
-Infertility
-Cervical dysplasias/HPV
-Premenstrual syndrome
-Menopause Clinical Interests Outside Specialty:
-Interstitial cystitis
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
St Joseph Hospital
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Georgetown University School Of Medicine - 1990
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Location & Hours
Scripps Clinic
3811 Valley Centre Dr Ste 4A, San Diego, CA 92130
Mon:7:00 am - 7:00 pm Tue:7:00 am - 7:00 pm Wed:7:00 am - 7:00 pm Thu:7:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri:7:00 am - 7:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Surgery
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Urology
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Conditions Addressed
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Breast Disorders
Ovarian Dysfunction
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Herpes Genitalis
Ectopic Pregnancy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Endometriosis
Conditions of Pregnancy and Delivery
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Hemorrhoids
Uterine Leiomyoma
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Genital HPV
Female Infertility
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Procedures Performed
Venipuncture
Hysterectomy
Myomectomy
Tubal Surgery
Vaginal Repair
Venipuncture
Cystoscopy
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
Molina Healthcare
Health Net
Sharp Health Plan
Community Health Group
CHAMPVA
Magellan Health
Presbyterian Health Plan/Presbyterian Insurance Company