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Leah Lamale-Smith, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, San Diego, CA

LeahMichelleLamale-SmithMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology San Diego, CA

Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Physician

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  • Office

    200 W Arbor Dr
    # Mail
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Phone+1 619-543-2384
    Fax+1 619-543-3703

Summary

  • Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith is a specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology physician based in Encinitas, CA, with further specialization in Maternal & Fetal Medicine and high-risk cases. She completed her fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Colorado and her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of South Carolina. She has a range of experience, notably in heart disease in pregnancy, fetal ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling, amniocentesis, and uterine rupture. Dr. Lamale-Smith is an established contributor to medical research, with multiple published works in notable journals such as Science Advances, Placenta, and Modern Pathology. Her works focus on complicated topics such as preeclampsia, fetal genitalia development, and various other critical maternal and fetal health issues.

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 2012 - 2015
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008 - 2012
  • University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Waiting to Get Pregnant? Know the Risks
    Waiting to Get Pregnant? Know the RisksMarch 22nd, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish