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    MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near Escondido, CA. Of these, 39 are Experienced.

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    39 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Neighborhood Healthcare

      460 N Elm St, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Hoffman is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Hoffman 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, Bartholin Cyst or Abscess, Menopause, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Hoffman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Neighborhood Healthcare

      460 N Elm St, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Maritza Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Abetalipoproteinemia, and Fish-Eye Disease.

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

      Neighborhood Healthcare

      460 N Elm St, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Wasan Majeed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Majeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Obesity, and High Cholesterol.

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

      Neighborhood Healthcare

      460 N Elm St, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Natalie Ferraiolo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Ferraiolo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

      Arch Health Partners Inc

      2130 Citracado Pkwy, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Justin Bergh is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Bergh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Infertility, Uterine Prolapse, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Arch Health Partners Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 302, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Hinshaw is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Hinshaw has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Endometrial Polyps, Painful Menstrual Periods, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, and Hysterectomy.

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

      Arch Health Partners Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 302, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Natalia Babkina is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Babkina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Endometrial Polyps, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Arch Health Partners Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 200, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nadine Graven is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Graven is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menorrhagia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Arch Health Partners Inc

      1955 Citracado Pkwy, Suite 302, 
      Escondido, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Branislav Cizmar is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Escondido, California. Dr. Cizmar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Endometrial Polyps.

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

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

      16899 W Bernardo Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Priyanga Jayakumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Jayakumar 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, Obesity, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      11939 Rancho Bernard Rd, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karen Kohatsu is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Kohatsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Vitiligo, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Bladder Reconstruction.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      15025 Innovation Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charles Edwards is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Angiomyoma, and Uterine Fibroids.

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

      Scripps Health

      15004 Innovation Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (9.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Allison Canavan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Canavan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Canavan is currently accepting new patients.

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

      John H Clancy Do And Tara Leigh Clancy Do Medical Corporation

      2375 S Melrose Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (9.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Clancy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Clancy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Fifth Disease, Diabetic Neuropathy, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Gingivostomatitis.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      6260 El Camino Real Ste 105, 
      Carlsbad, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kari Purcott is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Purcott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Menorrhagia.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | General Practice

      Vf Alliance A Medical Corporation

      969 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite A, 
      Vista, CA 
       (9.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Carlos Oliva is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Vista, California. Dr. Oliva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Pancreas Transplant.

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

      Vista Community Clinic

      1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Josue Leon is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Vista, California. Dr. Leon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Vista Community Clinic

      1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christos Karanikkis is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and an Oncologist in Vista, California. Dr. Karanikkis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Menopause, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Gestational Diabetes, Oophorectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Vista Community Clinic

      1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Melissa Hawkins is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Vista, California. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menorrhagia, Vitiligo, Female Genital Sores, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Vista Community Clinic

      1000 Vale Terrace Dr, 
      Vista, CA 
       (10.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Cibu Panicker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Vista, California. Dr. Panicker 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), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

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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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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