Division of General Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Division of Gynecology is proud to contribute to U.S. News and World Report’s designation of Scripps’ Gynecology as #1 in San Diego and a top twenty provider in the nation. Our experts offer wellness visits as well as diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of gynecological conditions and full-service conception to delivery obstetrical care. The Division assists female patients with maintaining gynecological health throughout their lives, supporting them in exploring fertility and reproductive options, obtaining contraception, treating bladder incontinence and other structural challenges, and managing menopause. Every year, we successfully conduct thousands of gynecological surgeries, including tubal ligations, hysterectomies, and surgeries for ovarian cysts, fibroids and endometriosis. We care for thousands of San Diego parents each year, taking a patient-centric approach, practicing evidence-based medicine in an environment of the utmost compassion. The Division is also actively involved in clinical research on a variety of topics exploring how the frontiers of science can improve the care of female patients.

Areas of particular interest and expertise are noted below:

Kerrie Adams, DO

Bhoomi Brahmbhatt, MD

Catherine Buerchner, MD

Stephen DiMarzo, MD

Einat Duhamel, MD

Jonathan Dunn, MD

Vivian Ellis, DO

Dina Fainman, MD

Bobby Garg, MD

Kelly Harkey, MD

Kim Hui, MD

Amita Jain, MD

Bruce Kahn, MD

  • Urogynecology

Katrina Kelly, MD

  • Gynecology

Kirstin Lee, MD

Tresa Lombardi, MD

  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Kevin McNeely, MD

Dale Mitchell, MD

Patricia Murillo, MD

Renee Nelson, MD

Varuna Raizada, MD

  • Urogynecology

Tracy Ruymann, MD

Ronald Salzetti, MD

Rebeca Sandoval, MD

Deborah Shin, MD

Allan Silver, MD

Elizabeth Silverman, MD

Gail Sowa, MD

Lily Tsai, MD

  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Kelly Van den Heuvel, MD

Kim Washkowiak, MD

John Willems, MD

  • Gynecology

Midwives:
Renee Bishop, CNM
Melissa Grear Mann, CNM
Jennifer Ikemoto, CNM
Sarah Khorram, CNM
Andrea Montiel, CNM
Jasmine Ortega, CNM
Sherrie St. Clair, CMN
Ashley Stowers, CNM
Alejandra Ortega, CNM

Allied Health Providers:
Azar Bastanfar, NP
Megan Bendinelli, NP
Leigh Cataldo, NP
Allegra Conway, NP
Kenesha Colson, PA
Joyce Finlay, NP
Lindsey Frehner, PA
Sharon Harkey, CNM
Jessica Picha, CNM
Melanie Rasmus, PA
Sandra Sallee, NP
Erika Sargent, NP

Featured Services

  • Breast exams

  • Ultrasound imaging

  • Birth control and family planning

  • Infertility and fertility treatments

  • Pregnancy and delivery

  • Pelvic screenings

  • Pelvic organ prolapse

  • Pelvic pain, pain or discomfort

  • Abnormal vaginal or uterine bleeding

  • Adenomyosis

  • Bladder incontinence or overactive bladder

  • Endometriosis

  • Ovarian cysts

  • Menopause care

  • Menopause hormone therapy

Recognitions & Awards

  • Scripps’ Gynecology program has been ranked #1 in San Diego and a Top 20 program in the nation by U.S. News & World Report repeatedly

  • San Diego Top Doctors and Best Doctors recognitions have been received by Dr. Kristin Lee, Dr. Elizabeth Silverman, Dr. Jo Marie Janco, Dr. Bradley Silverman, and Dr. Lily Tsai

The Division supports a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery. We also offer training opportunities for rotating OB/GYN residents from the Navy.

For more information or to apply, please visit the Graduate Medical Education page.