Dr. Heather Brighthoffmeyer M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
4860 Y St Ob/Gyn, Suite 2500 Sacramento CA, 95817About
Dr. Heather Brighthoffmeyer is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Brighthoffmeyer specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Brighthoffmeyer can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Brighthoffmeyer 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
University of Wales in Great Britain 2004
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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