The 20 Best Painful Menstrual Periods Doctors Near Me in Charleston, SC

Dr. Rachael Cowherd joined MUSC Women's Care as an obstetrician and gynecologist in 2019. She was raised in Orlando, Florida, and earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry at Wake Forest University where she graduated summa cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors. She then attended the Gilling School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received a Master of Public Health in Nutrition and was elected into the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health. She served as a registered dietitian and clinical research assistant at the University of North Carolina Nutrition Obesity Research Center from 2010 to 2011. She then went on to earn her Medical Degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was awarded inductions into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and Gold Humanism Honor Society. She completed her residency at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cowherd is committed to practicing evidence-based medicine, building strong connections with her patients, and teaching medical students and residents. Her clinical interests include uterine fibroids, irregular menstrual bleeding, vulvar disorders, well women care, minimally invasive surgery, gynecological surgery, sexually transmitted infection screening, obstetrics, and vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC). Dr. Cowherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Neuralgia. Dr. Cowherd is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cristian Thomae is on the faculty of Medical University of South Carolina. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and received is M.D. degree in 1983. Dr. Thomae graduated from Portsmouth Naval Hospital obstetrics and gynecology residency program in 1988. He was in private practice in Augusta, GA since 1990 until joining Georgia Regents University in 2014. He has served as department chairman of Doctors Hospital Augusta in multiple occasions, as president of the medical staff and moderator of the board. He helped to develop a very successful robotic program in that facility and was responsible for championing the AIMS center of excellence certification for that facility. He practices full-spectrum obstetrics and gynecology and his areas of special interest include minimally invasive approaches to complex gynecologic problems. He is an innovator in the area in daVinci robotic surgery and has proctored over 80 surgeons throughout the country in this specialty. He was the first GYN surgeon in Georgia to perform single site GYN robotic surgery and served as the department's director of minimally invasive surgery at Georgia Regents University prior to joining MUSC. Dr. Thomae is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, and Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods. Dr. Thomae is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. David Soper joined MUSC Women's Care as an obstetrician gynecologist in 1995. He graduated undergrad from Florida State University and completed medical school at the University of Miami. He completed his residency in ob/gyn and fellowship in infectious diseases at Naval Regional Medical Center, San Diego. Dr. Soper provides comprehensive obstetrics and gynecological services, and his special interests include infectious disease, vulvodynia, chronic and recurrent vaginitis, operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, and alternatives to hysterectomy. Dr. Soper is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). Dr. Soper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vulvodynia, Lichen Sclerosus, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Uterine Fibroids. Dr. Soper is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Vida Strickland joined MUSC Women's Care as an obstetrician and gynecologist in 2023. She was raised in Buffalo, New York, and earned her undergraduate degree in Health and Human Services at the University at Buffalo where she graduated summa cum laude. She then went on to earn her Medical Degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She completed her residency at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles and practiced for several years in Los Angeles following the completion of her training. Dr. Strickland is a board certified junior fellow with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is committed to providing individualized care through meaningful connection and specific attention to each and every patient. Her clinical interests include treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, contraception, obstetrics, well women care and sexually transmitted infection screening. Dr. Strickland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vulvovaginitis, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Crystal Houlton is an obstetrician/gynecologist originally from Galveston, Texas. She graduated from Baylor University, earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, and completed her residency at the University of Cincinnati in 2012. She then practiced in Seattle for almost 9 years before relocating to Charleston with her family. Her goal is to provide patient-focused, personalized, and compassionate care. She has a special interest in minimally invasive robotic surgery, preconception counseling, prenatal care and menopause. Dr. Houlton is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She cares for women of all ages and enjoys the relationships formed with patients from caring for them over many years. Dr. Houlton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Gonorrhea, Painful Menstrual Periods, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Ashlyn Savage is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Savage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocele, Female Genital Sores, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Cervical Dysplasia, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Mary Abel is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Abel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Delayed Growth, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Ward Katsanis is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Katsanis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Kenosha Gleaton is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Gleaton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amenorrhea, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Carney Complex, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Robert Teachman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Teachman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Lucy Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Daniel Island, South Carolina. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Ann Kelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Brantley Arnau is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Arnau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 270 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Nancy Stroud is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Stroud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Vulvovaginitis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Dr. Stroud is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Anisis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Anisis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

Francis Akom is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Akom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Hirsutism in Women, Trichomoniasis, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Hysterectomy.

Courtney Bailey is an Oncologist practicing medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Ovarian Cysts, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Bladder Reconstruction, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Bailey is currently accepting new patients.

John Redwine is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Redwine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 116 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

John Sutterlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Dr. Sutterlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.