Dr. Valerie L Traina M.D.
Surgeon
320 Dardanelli Ln Suite 17 Los Gatos CA, 95032About
Dr. Valerie Traina is a general surgeon practicing in Los Gatos, CA. Dr. Traina specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Traina provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1981
Tufts University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Pulmonary physiology and tests of pulmonary function of interest to the surgeon. A schematic review.
- Transsacral block analgesia in anorectal surgery.
- Genetic mapping of endogenous mouse mammary tumor viruses: locus characterization, segregation, and chromosomal distribution.
- Development of a mouse mammary tumor virus-negative mouse strain: a new system for the study of mammary carcinogenesis.
- Differential organ perfusion in the hypovolemic neonate: a neonatal animal study.
Treatments
- Gynecomastia
- Breast Cancer
- Pain
- Hernia
Fellowships
- University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester
- University of Massachusetts Medical School,Worcester, Ma, United States
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