Leah Lamale-Smith, MD

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.