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Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine* Age 43
Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD
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Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine* Age 43
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in La Jolla, CA and has 17 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2007 and completed a residency at Medical University of South Carolina.They currently practice at UC San Diego Medical Center and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway. At present, Dr. Lamale-Smith received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Lamale-Smith also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lamale-Smith is board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 UC San Diego Medical Center
    9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Experience and Background Check

Pregnancy Ultrasound
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
Breech Position
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Placenta Previa
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Coagulation Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypercoagulable State
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lupus
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Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Preeclampsia
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Sickle Cell Disease
Thalassemia
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Amniocentesis
C-Section
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
First Trimester Screening
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Phenylketonuria Screening
Sickle Cell Screening
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC

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May 19, 2019
Dr. Lamale-Smith saved our baby. I was at risk for miscarriage and pre-term labor. And with her thoughtful care and expertise we made it all the way to 35 weeks! Such a win. She was incredibly knowledgeable, caring and professional. We are beyond thankful, our baby wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for her guidance and care.
— May 19, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in La Jolla, CA and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2007. She specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    2007
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    2012
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion
    2015
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lamale-Smith's profile.

Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Poway.

Yes, Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MD holds board certification in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Dr. Lamale-Smith has over 17 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

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