Dr. John L. Pinches III, DO, FACOOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. John L. Pinches III, who serves patients throughout the State of California.

A trusted obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Pinches III is affiliated with Los Alamitos OB/GYN Medical Group, with office locations in Buena Park, and Hawaiian Gardens, California.

Furthermore, he is a Partner at L’Aura Wellness, which is one of the most effective aesthetic and wellness centers in Los Angeles, California.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Pinches III graduated with his medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

Distinguished as a Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, he is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOOG), and a member of the American Osteopathic Association.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).

On a more personal note, Dr. Pinches III enjoys playing competitive tennis, surfing and skiing. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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