Dr. Sonia J. Salgado, MD, FACOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Obstetrics
5901 Kingstowne Village Pkwy Suite 200 Alexandria VA, 22315About
Dr. Sonia Salgado is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Salgado specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Salgado can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Salgado can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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