Dr. Christopher Mark Lafferty M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5525 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. Christopher Lafferty is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Lafferty specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Lafferty can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Lafferty 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
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1985
University of California 1985
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
Dr. Christopher Mark Lafferty M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Christopher Mark Lafferty M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Lafferty
Recommended Articles
- Toxin Exposure During Late Pregnancy Is Correlated with Autism
We do not entirely understand the various causes of autism. For some things, we have a good idea, and others, we are still learning. Some factors are environmental. Other factors are known to be genetic.One of the newer developments is the knowledge that toxins ingested in the later part of...
- What Causes Obesity?
A person who has a body weight that is 20% or more than the designated normal weight is considered to be obese. Obesity actually refers to the excess amount of fat present in the body. Based on the statistical measurement of Body Mass Index or BMI, obesity refers to BMI above 30. BMI is a...
- Recovery from a Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery can provide a long-term weight loss. For most people, they lose about 10 to 20 pounds each month within the first year after surgery. Over time, the weight loss continues. More weight is expected to be lost when the patient seriously commits to the diet and exercise since the...
- Are You at Risk for Developing Gestational Diabetes?
Diabetes is a very complex condition, which may occur at any age, in any point of our lives, even during pregnancy.Gestational diabetes is a disease acquired by pregnant women who have high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. This condition is usually developed around the 24th week of pregnancy,...
- Breaking: Asthma Drugs may not Actually Cause Birth Defects
A new study has shown that asthma treatment may not actually increase the risk of birth defects as generally thought. This is reassuring news for many pregnant women who have asthma and need treatment. There was a very mild increase in the risk of rare birth defects in women who took the medication...
- What Is Syphilis All About?
Sexually transmitted infections are one of the worst forms of infections transmitted from one person to another during sexual contact. There are various ways through which the infection can spread from one person to another, including vaginal sex, oral and anal sex. Sexually transmitted infections...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Leslie J. Gray M.D.5525 Grossmont Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942
- Dr. Maria L Castillo M.D.8851 Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942
- Dr. Kevin L. Fulford MD5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DR LA MESA CA 91942
- Dr. Lali Reddy M.D.8939 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa CA 91942
- Dr. Joel M Berchin MD8851 Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942
- Dr. Jack Hsiao MD8851 Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942