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  • Urology, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 35 years of experience
  • Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley 3811 Valley Centre Dr Ste 4A, San Diego, CA 92130
  • (858) 764-3000

Brief Intro

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
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Transamerica
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
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  • Cancer 86
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
  • Orthopedics 161
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
  • Children's Hospital 18
  • Urology 149
  • Psychiatry 91
  • Geriatrics 143
  • Rehabilitation 73
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 23
  • Ophthalmology 8
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 4
  • Long Term Care 19
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99