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    MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near El Cajon, CA. Of these, 83 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    86 providers found
      Sanjay K. Agarwal
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sanjay Agarwal is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Infertility, Painful Menstrual Periods, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Hysterectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      330 S Magnolia Ave, Suite 301, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Niloufer Dennis is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Dennis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

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      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      133 W Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rhett Papa is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Papa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Amenorrhea, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      East County Family Health Center Inc

      330 S Magnolia Ave, Suite 101, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients

      Wasim Mansour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Mansour has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Papular Urticaria, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Food Allergy. Dr. Mansour is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      525 E Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jatinder Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Lipoid Proteinosis, and Lipogranulomatosis.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      525 E Main St, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher Gordon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      El Cajon Medical Offices

      250 Travelodge Dr, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Brown is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in El Cajon, California. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Zoon Vulvitis, Vaginal Dryness, and Female Genital Sores. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      1320 E Madison Ave, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nejat Jalisi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Jalisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, and Food Allergy.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      860 Jamacha Rd, Suite 107, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Linda Rouel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in El Cajon, California. Dr. Rouel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Papular Urticaria, Diabetic Neuropathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      5525 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrea Journagin is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Journagin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Bowenoid Papulosis, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Carney Complex, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      5525 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Sandy Truong is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Truong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Carney Complex, Intestinal Leiomyoma, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      5525 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Zyman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Zyman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Bowenoid Papulosis, Menorrhagia, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      5525 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (2.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashley Chiarappa is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Chiarappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Endometrial Polyps, Intestinal Leiomyoma, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Scripps Health

      La Mesa, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marisa Gonzalez is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gonzalez has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Polyps, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      La Mesa, CA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amanda Jainchill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Jainchill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Hirsutism in Women, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Infertility.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Internal Medicine

      H Squared Health

      8090 Pkwy Dr, Suite 100, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Huy Ho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Scabies, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Reproductive Medicine | Endocrinology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Reproductive Medicine | Endocrinology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (12.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Antoni Duleba is a Reproductive Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Duleba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, and Infertility.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      5555 Reservoir Dr, Suite 312, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Azam Shamani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shamani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Spasticity, Acne, Insomnia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      5555 Reservoir Dr, Suite 307, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (5.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Alisa Williams is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Lichen Sclerosus, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine

      Family Health Centers Of San Diego Inc

      8788 Jamacha Rd, 
      Spring Valley, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bahghi Keflezighi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spring Valley, California. Dr. Keflezighi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Painful Menstrual Periods?

      Painful menstrual periods are periods in which a woman has crampy lower abdominal pain, which can be sharp or aching and come and go. Back pain and/or leg pain may also be present.

      Some pain during your period is normal, but a large amount of pain is not. The medical term for painful menstrual periods is dysmenorrhea.

      When should I see a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near El Cajon, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near El Cajon, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Painful Menstrual Periods doctors near El Cajon, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Painful Menstrual Periods doctors near El Cajon, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near El Cajon, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Painful Menstrual Periods doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Painful Menstrual Periods doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor near El Cajon, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Painful Menstrual Periods doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Painful Menstrual Periods doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Painful Menstrual Periods doctors near El Cajon, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Painful Menstrual Periods doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Painful Menstrual Periods doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Painful Menstrual Periods doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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