Dr. David A Raphael M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
215 Pesetas Ln Santa Barbara CA, 93110About
Dr. David Raphael is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Raphael specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Raphael can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Raphael 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
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1986
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1986
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Uterine Prolapse
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