ABOUT DR. RACHEL RUBIN
Dr. Rachel S. Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist. She is one of only a handful of physicians with fellowship training in sexual medicine for all genders. Dr. Rubin is a clinician, researcher, and passionate educator. In addition to being the former education chair and current Director-at-Large for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), she serves as associate editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine Review and the Video Journal of Sexual Medicine. Dr. Rubin completed her medical education at Tufts University, her urology training at Georgetown University, and her sexual medicine fellowship training with Dr. Irwin Goldstein in San Diego.
Dr. Rubin is passionate about providing comprehensive care to her patients. She views the role of a physician as more than someone who offers diagnoses and prescribes treatments—she sees her role as a coordinator of care for her patients to help them achieve their sexual health goals and improve their quality of life. She also is passionate about educating her patients, hoping to empower them to take control of their own health and advocate for better care.
Early in her medical training, Dr. Rubin recognized the limitations of the current healthcare system. In a 15-minute visit, she couldn’t even hear her patient’s entire story, let alone have a conversation that allowed her and the patient to come up with a care plan based on the patient’s own goals. She launched her own practice in 2022 so she could provide patient-centered care with a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with physical therapists, sex therapists, and other medical and behavioral health providers.
In addition to her practice, Dr. Rubin is active in several medical societies and frequently speaks at conferences. She considers it her responsibility to educate other providers to ensure that they are armed with the tools to provide evidence-based, compassionate care to their patients. Dr. Rubin is also a frequent guest on webinars and podcasts and has been interviewed by journalists for a number of publications.
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MEDIA AND EVENTS
Dr. Rubin has spoken at numerous conferences and events, been interviewed by local and national media, and appeared on a number of podcasts. Visit our news section to learn more or contact us to request an interview or speaking engagement.
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Testimonials
"I was lucky enough to hear about Dr Rubin from another health care provider. Becoming a patient of hers has been life changing. It's difficult enough to be facing sexual health issues, but trying to talk about them to a health care provider is really hard. Dr. Rubin makes that task so much easier. She is matter of fact and non judgmental and is always willing to answer questions. She takes the time to explain things and listens to what I have to say. She is knowledgeable and gets to the heart of the matter. And she loves what she does! I cannot recommend her enough!"
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"I am 56 and I have been in menopause for about 5 years, and of course perimenopause for several years prior. I searched for help with my hot flashes, foggy thinking, the heat rising as my anger and anxiety seemed uncontrollable at times. Then I stopped having orgasms. Completely. The best I could get was estrogen patches which were a godsend but I still wasn’t myself and my lack of orgasms were affecting me more than I expected. Dr Rubin taught me things about my body and the effects of hormones, including testosterone that everyone erroneously believe will make you masculine. I am happy to report that I have had incredible orgasms, and a new phase that is a welcome change. Dr Rubin is fabulous. She gets it! I finally don’t need to accept what most doctors tell me is “just the way it is for menopausal women.”
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"Absolutely hands down the best experience I have ever had with a doctor/surgeon. Dr Rubin is truly a heaven sent. I am so thankful for her and for her doing my vestibulectomy! I’m from the west coast so it was a lot to travel to see her but trust me- it’s worth it. I truly cannot recommend her enough. I wish I could do something more to thank her!"
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"Dr. Rubin has been a godsend in helping me treat my vaginal pain. I've had difficulty using tampons, getting pelvic exams, and having sex for 17 years, and would feel a sharp stabbing pain and like I was hitting a wall any time I tried. Even wearing tight pants or certain activities, like horseback riding, were uncomfortable. No doctor could ever give me a concrete answer as to why this was happening or offer me a solution beyond "just relaxing" or doing pelvic floor therapy. When I happened to mention my issue to a friend a few years ago, she confided in me that she had the same problem as well, and mentioned she saw Dr. Rubin for treatment. Dr. Rubin diagnosed me with vestibulodynia and validated my pain and frustration from day one, and took her time to give me in-depth explanations of my body as well as why this condition is often overlooked and misdiagnosed by the medical community. We tried several non-invasive treatments to help before progressing to surgery, and the difference I feel now is like night and day. I can use tampons, get pelvic exams, and have sex with my partner with very little discomfort. I wish Dr. Rubin and her team nothing but recognition and success, because they're truly changing women's lives."
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"After 4 years and over $20,000 in medical expenses, Dr. Rubin was able to accurately diagnose and treat my pain! She is the most honest, kind, and knowledgeable provider I’ve ever met. At the age of 22 my excruciating pain with marital intimacy was mis-diagnosed and incorrectly treated by over 14 providers. Not only was Dr. Rubin able to successfully resolve my pain, she gave me hope. Without her patient listening, cooperation with other providers, and willingness to try different treatments, I wouldn’t be living the life I have today!"