Summary

Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, providing comprehensive care for women throughout their reproductive years. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed her residency training at the University of Colorado Health. With 19 years of clinical experience, Dr. Lamale-Smith brings extensive knowledge to her practice caring for expectant mothers and women's health needs. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lamale-Smith practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital privileges at University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest. She focuses on high-risk pregnancies, including managing diabetes during pregnancy and providing specialized genetic testing through amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling. Her expertise includes performing detailed fetal ultrasounds and monitoring fetal well-being through nonstress testing. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lamale-Smith 5.0 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Colorado Health
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

4910 Directors PlSan Diego, CA 92121
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith, MDDr. Abigail Grace Prushansky, CEO, DNP, FNP-BC, CNMDr. Ingrid Anne Rodi, MDDr. Ashim Kumar, MD
Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.8 
19 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Portuguese, German Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi
San Diego , CATorrance , CALos Angeles , CAEncino , CA
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Emory University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • APWU - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Gynecologist
  • Hot Flashes
  • Menopause

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Colorado Health

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 2007

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Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
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Dr. Leah Lamale-Smith speaks Spanish and English.

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