Dr. Valerie Vaale Gafori M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
9339 Genesee Ave Suite 220 San Diego CA, 92121About
Dr. Valerie Gafori is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Gafori specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Gafori can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Gafori 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 Medicine & Dentistry of NJ MD 1999
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology BS 1993
Stanford University MS 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Anemia
- Pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Member, San Diego County Medical Society
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