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    MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Painful Menstrual Periods near New Orleans, LA. Of these, 19 are Experienced.

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    19 providers found
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
      1100 Poydras St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kimberley Barner is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Barner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Diarrhea, Scarlet Fever, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Barner is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Elizabeth Kelly is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Kelly 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, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Amber Naresh is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Naresh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Dysplasia, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Naresh is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      1415 Tulane Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Samuel Alexander is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alexander 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, Endometritis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Felton Winfield is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Winfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menorrhagia, Carney Complex, and Solitary Fibrous Tumor. Dr. Winfield is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lanasha Tanner is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Tanner 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, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Vaginal Cysts, and Vaginal Dryness. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarah Ryan-Yockey is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ryan-Yockey 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, Gestational Diabetes, and Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Dr. Ryan-Yockey is currently accepting new patients.

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

      University Medical Center Management Corporation

      2000 Canal St, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Megan Stryker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Stryker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Stryker is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      2700 Napoleon Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pratibha Rayapati is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rayapati 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, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Rayapati is currently accepting new patients.

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

      No Aids Task Force

      1631 Elysian Fields Ave, Crescentcare St Roch, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robin Edwards is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Urgent Care Eleven LLC

      3218 Saint Claude Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Stephen Jones is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Jones has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Obesity, and Common Cold. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods

      Marillac Community Health Centers

      3201 S Carrollton Ave, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michele Lagarde-May is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Lagarde-May is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Lagarde-May is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Adolescent Medicine | Pediatrics
      3709 Westbank Expy, Suite 1b, 
      Harvey, LA 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Quang Vu is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Harvey, Louisiana. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Rotor Syndrome, Painful Menstrual Periods, Anemia, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Ochsner Clinic LLC

      1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (4.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Julie Price is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Price 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, Menopause, and Painful Menstrual Periods. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Excelth Inc

      4422 General Meyer Avenue, Suite 103, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Troy Drewitz is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Drewitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Female Genital Sores, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, and Vitiligo. Dr. Drewitz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      4720 S I 10 Service Rd W, Ste 201a, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (7.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Cathy Swain-Jones is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Swain-Jones 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, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Swain-Jones is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      4700 S I 10 Service Rd S, Tulane University Hospital, 
      Metairie, LA 
       (7.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amy Vaughan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Vaughan 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, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Hysterectomy. Dr. Vaughan is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Obstetrics and Gynecology
      5646 Read Blvd Ste 280, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kristin Green is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Green is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her top areas of expertise are Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Painful Menstrual Periods
      Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

      Versailles Neighborhood Clinic

      4657 Alcee Fortier Blvd, Suite A, 
      New Orleans, LA 
       (11.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Minh Dao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Dao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Insomnia, and Allergic Rhinitis.

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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 New Orleans, LA?

      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 New Orleans, LA?

      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 New Orleans, LA?

      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 New Orleans, LA?

      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 New Orleans, LA?

      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 New Orleans, LA?

      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 New Orleans, LA?

      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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