About the Vulvar Health Program:
Through GW Dermatology’s Vulvar Health Program, Dr. Emily Murphy, MD, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of women through treatment of vulvovaginal inflammatory conditions. These diseases, like lichen sclerosus, are often difficult to diagnose and treat, and untreated disease can lead to scarring. Dr. Murphy works with her patients, often along with obstetrics and gynecology, to optimize their treatment plan and allow them to return to a normal life.
Dr. Murphy has dedicated clinic slots to offer patients the necessary time to develop a treatment plan together. She also works closely with Dr. Sarah Cigna, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Director of the Sexual Health and Gender Affirmation Center.
Clinic Focus:
- Lichen sclerosus
- Vulvovaginal Lichen planus
- Lichen simplex chronicus
- Vulvar irritant and allergic contact dermatitis
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
- Vulvar autoimmune blistering diseases
- Hailey-Hailey disease
To schedule an appointment, call:
202-677-6163
Clinic Address:
GW Dermatology - West End: 2300 M Street
2300 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Biography
Emily Murphy, MD is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and serves as the Director of the Vulvar Health Program at GW. Emily Murphy attended college at Cornell University, majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society, before earning a medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. During medical school, Dr. Murphy completed a one-year research fellowship at George Washington University in both basic science and clinical research, during which she published articles on a range of topics, including wound healing, psoriasis, and squamous cell carcinogenesis. She completed her dermatology residency at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, serving as chief resident in her final year.
While in residency, through a Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, Dr. Murphy, where she gained expertise in diagnosing and treating vulvovaginal conditions, such as lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus. At GW, she founded the Vulvar Health Program to serve patients with vulvar dermatoses. She is also a member of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and Chair of the Communication and Education committee of the Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium (VDRC), a multi-institutional research consortium focused on collecting and analyzing data from vulvar health centers across the country.
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