Pebble Kranz, MD, FECSM, IF, MSCP

Biography

Pebble Kranz, MD, FECSM, IF, MSCP, a family physician, menopause medicine, and sexual medicine specialist, graduated from Brown University’s Medical School in 2007 and completed residency with the University of Rochester Family Medicine Residency Program in 2011 with a focus on psychosocial aspects of primary care. After serving as residency faculty and a primary care doctor for the University of Rochester, Dr. Kranz pursued additional training in sexual, menopause, and gender medicine, earning fellowships from the European Committee on Sexual Medicine, the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, certification from the Menopause Society as an expert menopause medicine practitioner, as well as status as an Advanced Practitioner in Optimal Sexual Experiences Group Couples Therapy. She serves on the board of the Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health and Cancer and is a consultant to the University of Rochester’s Pluta Breast Center’s Sexual Wellness Clinic. She is founder and medical director for The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness, providing comprehensive care for sexual, relational, and gender concerns in Western New York.  Dr. Kranz is committed to educating healthcare professionals at all levels and the community on medical care for sexual concerns.

Pronouns: She/her

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Board Certification

Family Medicine – American Board of Family Medicine

Fellowship

Fellow of the European Committee on Sexual Medicine – 2018

Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health – 2022

Education & Training

2024 Menopause Society Certified Practitioner

2017 International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (Fellowship 2022)

2016-2018 European Society of Sexual Medicine

2009-2011 Chief Resident, Family Medicine University of Rochester Medical Center

2007-2011 Internship & Residency in Family Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center

2007 MD The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University -Medicine

1991 BA Brown University – Arts & Sciences

Publications

Kranz, P., Gianotten, W. (Expected 2026). “Chronic Illness and Sexuality.” European Society of Sexual Medicine Textbook.

Kranz, P., (June 2026). “Beyond “Real Sex’: Rethinking Gendered Sexual Scripts Across the Lifespan.” The Monroe County Medical Society Bulletin May/June 2026

Gordon, E.G., & Kranz, P. (2024). “First Do No Harm: A Critique of the Lack of Health Professional Training on Sexuality.” In Kleinplatz (Ed.), New Directions in Sex Therapy, 3^rd

Kranz, P. (Jun 11, 2025). “Consent, Compassion, & Control: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Pelvic Exams.” Medscape.

Kranz, P. (Feb 3, 2025). “A (Reluctant) Look at the Data on Obesity and Sexuality.” Medscape.

Kranz, P. (Jan 10, 2025). “Consensual Nonmonogamy and Primary Care: Aim for Affirmation.” Medscape.

Kranz, P. (Oct 21, 2024). “Sex After Pregnancy: Why It Matters and How to Start the Conversation.” Medscape.

Kranz, P. Rosen, D. (Jul 31, 2024). “When Is Sexual Behavior Out of Control?” Medscape.

Kranz, P. (Feb 22, 2024). “‘Where Have My Orgasms Gone?’ Sex Medicine and Older Women.” Medscape.

Kranz, P. (Nov 22, 2023). “Physicians: Don’t Ignore Sexuality in Your Dying Patients.” Medscape.

Kranz, P. (Sep 15, 2023). “The Case for ‘Pleasure Hygiene’: Sexual Health in Patients With Chronic Illness.” Medscape.

Kreher, D. A., Gubbels, A. L., Eastin, S., Lee, J., Kranz, P., Parker, S., & Poleshuck, E. (2022). Responding flexibly to the complex problem of chronic pelvic pain: Incorporating patient needs into program development. Families, Systems, & Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000725

Kranz P (2021). Sexuality during and after pregnancy. The periFACTS OB/GYN Academy, Activity #21059P.

Rosen DT, Kranz P. Sex Therapy and Sexual Medicine with Couples: The Collaborative Sexual Wellness Model. Integrative Sex and Couples Therapy. T Nelson PhD. PESI. March 2020.

Kranz P. Women’s Sexual Health. The Bulletin (Monroe County Medical Society). Nov/Dec 2019.

Kranz P. A Psychodynamic Understanding of Modern Medicine: Placing the Person at the Center of Care. Fam Med 2013;45(9):662-663.

Kranz P. Chapter 14- Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. First Aid for the Family Medicine Boards. T Le MD, M Mendoza MD, D Coffa MD. McGraw Hill, 2^nd edition. Chapter. Spring 2011.

Kranz P. Diagnosis (55-word story) Rochester Medicine Fall/Winter 2009

Researcher for DB Wilmeth, TL Miller, eds. The Cambridge Guide to the American Theatre, first edition. Cambridge University Press. 1993.

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Family Physicians, 2007-present
• American Association of Sexuality Educators Counselors and Therapists 2015-present
• International Society of Sexual Medicine, 2016-present
• International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, 2016-present
• Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 2017-present
• Scientific Network for Female Sexual Health and Cancer, 2018-present, Board of Directors 2021-present
• Society for Sex Therapy and Research, 2021-present
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health, 2020-present
• MsMedicine Provider Alliance, 2021-present
• 4-D Network, Lifetime member
• Past Memberships: SisterSong Ally Organizational Member, New York State Perinatal Association, European Society of Sexual Medicine, Society for Teachers of Family Medicine, American Psychiatric Association, American Medical Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Medical Students for Choice, Actors Equity Association, American Federation of Film, Television, and Radio Artists

Recent Writing

2020 Doctor’s Advice Magazine – Women’s Health

2021 Western NY Physician Magazine – Men’s Health Edition “You are not a Lightswitch” (see pages 4-5 of the magazine).

2021 Western NY Physician Women’s Health Edition — upcoming

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