About Shira Varon, MD

Shira Varon, MD, has a practice focus in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including robotic surgeries, and a special interest in taking care of women with uterine fibroids. She is involved in clinical research for women in their reproductive years with fibroids. Dr. Varon also treats other gynecological conditions, such as abnormal bleeding, abnormal pap smears, pelvic pain, sexual health, and the effects of menopause

Dr. Varon enjoys taking care of women throughout the changes in their lives. She believes that physicians must engage in a continuous process of learning and practicing evidence-based medicine in order to deliver quality care, and that the physician-patient relationship and the time spent discussing treatment options is as important as the chosen treatment plan.

As a professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at UC San Diego School of Medicine, she instructs medical students and residents. She has received accolades for her excellence in teaching. Her research activities include serving as UC San Diego Health's lead physician for two clinical trials studying treatment options for uterine fibroids.

Dr. Varon completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology and earned her medical degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She is also a member of the UC Fibroid Network and has served on two national committees for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which establishes standards of care for OB/GYN practices across the country.

UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Gynecology and Pregnancy & Birth Care.

Medical DegreeGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DCResidencyGeorge Washington University, Washington, DC
GenderFemale
LanguagesSpanish
Date Joined Staff2006-12-19
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyMinimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Conditions and Treatments
  • Uterine Fibroids and Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
  • Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Birth Control
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Fibroids
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
  • Obstetrics Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Women's Health
  • Uterine Fibroid Care
  • Endometriosis
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Is My Insurance Accepted?

We accept most major insurance plans at UC San Diego Health. Find out if your insurance is accepted.

Open Payments Program Notification

For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.

View Open Payments Data for Dr. Varon