Julia Cormano, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist who provides expert prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care, as well as comprehensive gynecological care. She is part of the maternity team at UC San Diego Healths Hillcrest location, where low-risk mothers and babies can plan for deliveries at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Cormano believes in building strong relationships with her patients and truly listening to their needs. She often works with patients who are interested in attempting a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) and is skilled in performing external cephalic version (moving a breech baby into the head-down position). Additionally, she works with a midwife team to provide minimal intervention, evidence-based obstetrics care.Dr. Cormano also provides well woman visits, family planning, and treatment for issues such as abnormal Pap smears, fibroids, ovarian cysts, abnormal bleeding, gynecological infections or sexually transmitted diseases. She also treats polycystic ovarian syndrome and provides contraception counseling, including all types of long-term reversible contraception as well as sterilization. As an assistant professor in the Department of Reproductive Medicine, Dr. Cormano instructs medical students and residents at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Her research interests include outcomes in medically underserved populations in obstetrics and gynecology and breast feeding support initiatives.Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Cormano served as the associate clerkship director of Rush Medical College in Chicago. She was also a physician at Alivio Medical Center, where she provided culturally sensitive care to medically underserved and vulnerable communities. Dr. Cormano completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she was selected for her clinical and leadership abilities to serve as chief resident. She earned her medical degree from University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).In 2015, Dr. Cormano received the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Excellence in Teaching Award.Outside of work, Dr. Cormano enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and her dog, Starbuck. She also stays active through running and has completed four marathons and many half marathons.UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/obgyn/maternity/Pages/default.aspx or https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/obgyn/Pages/default.aspx.