Most gynecological procedures I perform in my office are minimally invasive. Millions of women each year face a gynecological procedure or surgery. Though I am no longer an obstetrician or surgeon, you can take comfort in the fact that I have delivered 1000’s of babies, performed 100’s of advanced invasive and minimally invasive surgeries, Cesarean births, hysterectomy’s, and virtually every common gynecological procedure.

As with all gynecological procedures, PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU ARE OR COULD BE PREGNANT.

Some of the gynecology procedures that I commonly perform in my office are:

• PAP smears – with HPV testing
• Colposcopy – visualization and sampling of cervix for an abnormal PAP smear.
• Endometrial Biopsy – sampling of the lining of the uterus. A local anesthesia is given around the cervix (paracervical block) to decrease the pain with this procedure.
• Birth Control Consultations- An extensive list of options, both hormonal and non-hormonal, are reviewed so you can make the best decision for you right now.
• Bio-identical Therapy Consultations- These are my passion! I love to review the pros and cons of hormone therapy, explain bio-identical hormone therapy and guide my patients to the best treatment plan individualized for them.
• Weight Loss Consultations- Understanding why you eat, what you’re eating and how to change small daily habits are key to finally shedding those extra pounds that you’ve put on! My staff and I will provide options, weigh-ins, bimonthly measurements and continued support as you lose the weight and ultimately keep it off too!

I am an “out-of-network” provider and I will choose the best provider for you for procedures such as LEEP ( Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure), endometrial ablation, hysterectomy (both laparoscopic and robotic routes) as well as urinary testing for Stress Incontinence or Overactive Bladder.

Having been practicing in San Diego for over 25 years, my list of “specialists” are very wisely chosen and I continuously update this list so that my patients receive the best care possible – and care that I can trust.