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.

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