Dr. Laurie Karl M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
3250 Alpine Rd Portola Valley CA, 94028About
Dr. Laurie Karl is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Los Altos, CA. Dr. Karl specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Karl can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Karl can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1988
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1988
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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- Pregnancy
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