The 20 Best Vulvodynia Doctors Near Me in poway, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Vulvodynia near poway, CA. Of these, 16 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Vulvodynia
    Elite in Vulvodynia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    5555 Reservoir Dr Ste 300, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irwin Goldstein is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Vulvodynia, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    16950 Via Tazon Fl 1, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Albo is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Albo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Albo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Timothy Maresh MD

    15725 Pomerado Rd Ste 205, 
    Poway, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Li Fan is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Poway, California. Dr. Fan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Polyps, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Fan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo

    15004 Innovation Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Salzetti is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Salzetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. His clinical expertise encompasses Carney Complex, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Intestinal Leiomyoma, Rectocele, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Poway Women's Care

    11939 Rancho Bernardo Rd Ste 105, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Karen Kohatsu is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kohatsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, Vitiligo, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Kohatsu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Distinguished in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Willems is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Willems is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vulvodynia, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Zoon Vulvitis, and Thrush.

    Advanced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Gross is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vulvodynia, Lichen Sclerosus, Vulvovaginitis, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Vulvodynia
    Advanced in Vulvodynia
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alyssa Yee is a Urologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, Vulvodynia, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kane is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Family Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Del Mar

    San Diego, CA 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dawkins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Dawkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. His clinical expertise encompasses Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Teller is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Teller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Premenstrual Syndrome, Vulvodynia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Buchi is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Buchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Vulvovaginitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Ucsd Physicians Network-Specialty Care

    9339 Genesee Ave Ste 220, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jon Lischke is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lischke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Ovarian Failure, Menopause, Infertility, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Lischke is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Internal Medicine

    Escondido Outpatient Center

    225 E 2nd Ave, 
    Escondido, CA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Samuels is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Escondido, California. Dr. Samuels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Kahn is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Cystitis, Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

    9898 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Papatheofanis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Papatheofanis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Burning Mouth Syndrome, Glossodynia, Premature Ovarian Failure, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Catharine Marshall is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis, and Endometrial Polyps.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

    9300 Campus Point Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Driebe is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Driebe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Solitary Fibrous Tumor, Carney Complex, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Experienced in Vulvodynia

    El Cajon Family Health Center

    525 E Main St, 
    El Cajon, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Vulvodynia. He is also highly rated in 90 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Gordon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Vulvodynia
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mearl Naponic is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Naponic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvodynia. His clinical expertise encompasses Vulvodynia, Ovarian Cysts, Vulvovaginitis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Vulvodynia?

    Vulvodynia is a pain disorder of the vulva. This is the outside area of a woman's genitals. Vulvodynia causes severe pain, burning, and stinging of the vulva.

    When should I see a Vulvodynia doctor near poway, 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 Vulvodynia doctor near poway, 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 Vulvodynia doctors near poway, 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 Vulvodynia doctors near poway, 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 Vulvodynia doctor near poway, 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 Vulvodynia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vulvodynia 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 Vulvodynia doctor near poway, 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 Vulvodynia 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 Vulvodynia 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 Vulvodynia doctors near poway, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Vulvodynia 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 Vulvodynia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Vulvodynia 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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