Dr. Douglas Andrew Woelkers M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Obstetrics
200 W Arbor Dr Ucsd Medical Center San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Douglas Woelkers is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Woelkers specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Woelkers can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Woelkers 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
Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA Other Degree
Perinatologist Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Reproductive Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG- Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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