Overview
Heidi Wittenberg, M.D. obtained her Bachelors in Genetics at the University of California, Berkeley, a Masters Degree in Applied Physiology and MD from the Chicago Medical School. Her residency was at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1999, Dr. Wittenberg moved to San Francisco, continued to pursue urogynecologic advances and developed the pelvic medicine centers at California Pacific Medical Center, Pacific Gynecology & Obstetrics Medical Group, and Urogynecology Center of San Francisco. 2013, she was in the vanguard of first board certified specialists in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery specialists. Continued specialization in minimally invasive gynecology and robotics procedures certified her as a Master Surgeon of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology & Robotics by the Surgical Review Corporation. Dr. Wittenberg was recruited to train and perform gender affirmation surgeries such as vaginoplasties and metoidioplasties in order to help the transgender community. 2018, Dr. Wittenberg became director of MoZaic Care, solely focused on gender affirming surgery. Saint Francis Memorial Hospital named her medical director of the Gender Institute in 2020 and Chief of Surgery in 2021. Surgical Review Corporation certified her a Master Surgeon of Excellence in Gender Affirmation Surgery. Dr. Wittenberg traveled on surgical missions to Guatemala and surgical missions in San Francisco for the underserved. For this work she received the Congressional Operations Access Unsung Hero Award in 2011 and another Congressional Award 2018 for giving back to the community.
Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Vulvovaginitis, and Encopresis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
45 Castro St, Ste 324, San Francisco, CA 94114
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Heidi Wittenberg
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Heidi Wittenberg?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Heidi Wittenberg by calling their office at 415-395-9895. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Heidi Wittenberg a top-rated expert for Urinary Incontinence?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Heidi Wittenberg is classified as an Experienced expert for Urinary Incontinence, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Heidi Wittenberg specialize in?
While Dr. Heidi Wittenberg is a Obstetrics and Gynecology, they have specific expertise in Urinary Incontinence, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Vulvovaginitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Does Dr. Heidi Wittenberg participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Heidi Wittenberg has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urinary Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. Heidi Wittenberg's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Heidi Wittenberg accept my insurance?
Dr. Heidi Wittenberg accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-395-9895 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Wittenberg isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Wittenberg isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Neonatal Ovarian CystDr. Wittenberg isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Ovarian Cyst.
- Ovarian CystsDr. Wittenberg isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cysts.
- Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseDr. Wittenberg isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
- RectoceleDr. Wittenberg isExperienced. Learn about Rectocele.