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    MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near Menlo Park, CA. Of these, 54 are Experienced and 9 are Advanced.

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      Jagdip S. Powar
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Stanford Hospital

      211 Quarry Rd, Ste 107 MC 5997, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Personalized and friendly care in a small office setting. Dr. Powar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Zoon Vulvitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer

      900 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Rogo is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Rogo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Rectocele, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Leslie S. Kardos
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Leslie S. Kardos, MD Private Practice

      100 Arch St., #3, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Leslie S. Kardos is one of the leading gynecological surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area.Dr. Leslie Kardos has practiced for over nineteen years in San Francisco, CA. She completed her undergraduate degree in French and Physiology at UC Berkeley, and then moved to Boston and received her MD from Tufts University School of Medicine. She later completed her residency training in OB/GYN at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Following that she completed a course in advanced laparoscopy and became administrative chief resident.Dr. Kardos is also an Associate Clinical Instructor at UCSF Medical School and Dartmouth School of Medicine. She also acts asDirector of Robotic Surgery, Division of Gyn at California Pacific Medical Center. Dr. Kardos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Polyps, Uterine Fibroids, Angiomyoma, Bowenoid Papulosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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      Tatiana W. Spirtos
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Stanford Medical Women's Care Medical Group

      2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 135, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Tanya W. Spirtos' practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of infertility, women's wellness, and urinary incontinence. She emphasizes lifestyle changes for the prevention of cancer and chronic illnesses, particularly around the time of menopause. She is skilled in minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding and pelvic relaxation issues. Dr. Spirtos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Vulvovaginitis, Ovarian Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Stanford Medical Women's Care Medical Group

      2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 135, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      personalized care, minimal wait time at appointments. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Menorrhagia, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Stanford Medical Women's Care Medical Group

      2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 135, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Virginia Chan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Mittelschmerz, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Cervical Polyps, Infertility, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

      Andrew T. Liu
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Stanford Medical Women's Care Medical Group

      2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 135, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Total commitment to patients who have placed their trust in me. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Menorrhagia, Zoon Vulvitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      Tanya W Spirtos MD Wommens Cancer

      900 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Sokol is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Sokol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hysterectomy.

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

      Stanford Medical Women's Care Medical Group

      2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 135, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (4.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Anjie Li is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Endometrial Polyps, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      900 Welch Rd, 403, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Camran Nezhat is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Nezhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Mittelschmerz, Infertility, Endoscopy, and Hysterectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile

      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nichole Tyson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Tyson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocele, Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Vulvectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      725 Welch Rd, 
      Palo Alto, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paula Hillard is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hillard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Painful Menstrual Periods, Hydrocele, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Deirdre Lum is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Lum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, Angiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Olga Kciuk is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Kciuk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Painful Menstrual Periods, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Hydrocele.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Stanford Health Care

      300 Pasteur Dr, 
      Stanford, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Lisa Chao is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Chao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Angiomyoma, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Advanced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology

      Stanford Health Care

      420 Broadway St, 
      Redwood City, CA 
       (2.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Diana Atashroo is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Redwood City, California. Dr. Atashroo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, Neuralgia, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      1300 Crane St, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kamilee Christenson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Christenson 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 Preeclampsia, Menorrhagia, Vitiligo, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      321 Middlefield Rd, Suite 165, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jennifer Conti is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Conti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Hydrocele, Vitiligo, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      321 Middlefield Rd, Suite 165, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Amanda Little-Richardson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Little-Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Cervical Polyps, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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

      University Healthcare Alliance

      321 Middlefield Rd, Suite 165, 
      Menlo Park, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Navdeesh Reiners is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Reiners is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vitiligo, Hydrocele, Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Cysts, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park, 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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