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- There are comparatively few clinicians who specialize in interstitial cystitis and pelvic pain disorders. Our list is small but growing and we would appreciate your help. Can you suggest a provider who has treated you with compassion, knowledge and respect? We would love to know who it is so that we can share that information with others! Suggest a clinician or clinic here!

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Disclaimer: This list was created for informational purposes only. It was developed using the names of ICN Professional Subscribers, names of clinicians who have expressed an interest in interstitial cystitis, bladder pain or pelvic pain disorders and/or who may have been recommended by a patient. It is not a recommendation or endorsement of that clinic nor do they guarantee a standard of care. Search for care providers through personal recommendations, doctor referrals, medical associations and, of course, your phonebook.

SLO - Central Coast IC Support Group Group Contact: Ann LaRose (805)464-0564 or thewildwildwest@yahoo.com This new IC support group hopes to provide support to patients along the Central California coast.. from King City (to the North) down to Santa Barbara (in the South). Meetings will be in San Luis Obispo, CA.

San Diego - Bruce Kahn MD Dr. Kahn is the Director for Graduate Medical Education (OB/GYN) at the Scripps Clinic, as well as am Assistant Clinic Professor at the Uniformed Services Univ. of Health Sciences (Bethesda, MD). He is an OBGYN who also has a strong interest in treating interstitial cystitis. He has collaborated on a variety of IC research studies with Dr. Lowell Parsons. He appeared in the ICN Guest Lecture series. Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley 3811 Valley Center Dr. MC S99 San Diego CA 92130 Phone: 858-764-9080 Web Page: http://www.scrippshealth.org/Doctors.aspx?ID=1390 Date Added: Complimentary

San Diego - C. Lowell Parsons MD Dr. C. Lowell Parsons specializes in caring for patients who have interstitial cystitis (IC). Internationally recognized as a leading physician and researcher in IC, he has developed major new diagnostic tools and treatments for the disease and has published over 200 medical journal articles and textbook chapters. At his clinic at UCSD, Dr. Parsons has treated more than 6000 patients who have IC. His UCSD laboratories pursue a number of research studies aimed at identifying the causes of IC and finding effective new treatments for it. The innovative IC treatments available in Dr. Parsons� UCSD clinic include multi-modal oral treatment plans tailored for each individual patient to achieve relief of symptoms and to prevent disease progression. For treatment of IC, Dr. Parsons� clinic also offers intraurethral and intravesical instillations of new medications. UC - San Diego Medical Center 200 W. Arbor Dr. San Diego CA 92103 Phone: 619-543-2628 Web Page: http://urology.ucsd.edu Date Added: 02/12/07

San Diego - Cindy Furey Comprehensive Therapy Service strive delivers the highest quality of multi-disciplinary physical therapy in a comforting and fun environment. Our dedicated team of professionals partner with our patients to establish a pathway to healing. We work with women and men struggling with a wide variety of medical conditions including pelvic pain disorders, offering myofascial and trigger point release, visceral manipulation, stress management, diet education and other modalities as needed. Comprehensive Therapy Services, Inc. 5677 Oberlin Drive, Suite 106 San Diego CA 92121 Phone: 858-457-8419 Web Page: http://www.comprehensivetherapy.com Date Added: 07/21/11 - jho Listing Expiration: 07/20/12

San Diego - Emily Lukacz MD This is an NIDDK/ICCRN funded IC research center. For information on their current studies, please contact Marianne Chenoweth RN at 858-657-6825 University of California San Diego 9350 Campus Point Dr. 2A La Jolla CA 92037 Phone: 1-800-926-UCSD Web Page: http://ucsd.photobooks.com/directory/profile.asp?setsize=10&dbase=main&pict_id=1484396

San Diego - San Diego IC Support Group The S.D. Interstitial Cystitis Support Group is sponsored by C. Lowell Parsons, M.D., Division of Urology, U.C.S.D. Medical Center and Bruce S. Kahn, MD. The Group meets the first Sunday of February, April, June, October, and December - 1:30PM to 3:00PM in the Coral Room (near cafeteria) at Thornton Hospital , which is part of the UCSD Medical Center Campus, 9300 Campus Point Drive in La Jolla , CA 92037 . There is no charge to attend the Support Group, although UCSD charges a $1-per-hour parking fee. For more information, call: Cathy Salazar-Martiarena at (858) 672-2249 or Terry Ward at (619) 266-2701. Date Added: 09/28/09

San Francisco - Heather Howard MBA PhD ACS Heather S. Howard, MBA, PhD, ACS is a board certified clinical sexologist in private practice and an associate professor of clinical sexology at The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS) in San Francisco. She is also a workshop facilitator, researcher, speaker and consultant on women's sexuality, and a designer of pleasure tools and devices. She received her BA from the University of California at Berkeley (1993), her MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business (1995), and her PhD in human sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS) (2008). She also earned certificates in sex education and clinical sexology from IASHS and is board certified by the American College of Sexologists (ACS) . Learn more or sign up for her coaching session at: http://www.icnsales.com/icn-personal-coaching/ The Center for Sexual Health & Rehabilitation 1199 Bush Street, Suite 650 Sa Francisco CA 94109 Phone: 707 5389442 Web Page: http://www.sexualrehab.com Date Added: 04/22/11 - jho

San Francisco - Jerome Weiss MD Dr. Weiss is one of the elder statesmen of the pelvic pain movement. He founded the Pacific Center for Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction, has been featured at a wide variety of professional conferences and has appeared in the ICN Guest Lecture Series to discuss his approach to treating pelvic floor dysfunction. Pacific Center for Pelvic Pain & Dysfunction 1199 Bush St., Suite 650 San Francisco CA 94109 Phone: 415-441-5800 Web Page: http://ww.jmweiss.com

San Francisco - Lizanne Pastore PT MA COMT Lizanne Pastore PT, MA, COMT enhances standard physical therapy skills with cutting-edge orthopedic manual therapy skills and a holistic somatic philosophy. As one of only a select few Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapists in the United States, Lizanne is able to treat a wide variety of patients, even those with complicated histories or conditions. Since 2004, Lizanne has specialized in women’s health and the pelvic floor and treats the pregnant and post-partum community as well as men and women with pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, and many other issues. Her background in orthopedic manual therapy and her wide range of assessment and treatment skills make her an excellent choice for your PT needs. All sessions are scheduled by appointment and treated in her San Francisco physical therapy office. Call or email anytime for a brief consultation with Lizanne or to schedule your evaluation. Lizanne Pastore PT MA COMT 1824 Noriega St., Suite 7 San Francisco CA 94122 Phone: 415-504-8772 Web Page: http://www.lizannepastore.com Date Added: 01/10/08 Listing Expiration: 01/11/12