
Meet Our Advisor
rachel rubin, md
Rachel Rubin, MD (she/her) is a Urologic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Her expertise includes erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, penile curvature, low testosterone, low libido, sexual arousal disorders, urinary incontinence, penile implants, and menopause care. She prioritizes taking the time to understand her patient’s individual and unique situation and to develop a highly-personalized, evidence-based treatment plan to address each patient’s goals. Using a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach to addressing the complex physical and emotional symptoms that her patients, and their partners, may experience Dr. Rubin recommends medical or surgical treatment options, as well as specialized physical therapy or sexual therapy for individuals and couples. She also passionately believes in the importance of educating patients about the underlying causes of their symptoms and ensuring they understand their individual care plans. Dr. Rubin has participated in several clinical research trials and has also presented at national and international conferences, including the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA), the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), and the American Urological Association (AUA). Her research focuses on the advancement of evidence-based treatments for sexual pain disorders, low libido, penile curvature, and erectile dysfunction.
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Dr. Rubin is currently the education chair for the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and an associate editor for The Journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. She completed a fellowship in Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction and Prosthetic Urology in San Diego under the guidance of Dr. Irwin Goldstein, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and founding editor of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, and Dr. Eugene Rhee, Chief of Urology at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. She completed an internship in general surgery and residency in urology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Rubin holds a medical degree and bachelor’s degree, graduating summa cum laude, from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rubin grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, and, currently, lives in Washington with her husband and two children.













