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Dr. Mel M. Kurtulus M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Mel M. Kurtulus M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

5/5(44)
9850 Genesee Ave Suite 640 La Jolla CA, 92037
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5/5

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Dr. Mel Kurtulus is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Kurtulus specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Kurtulus can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Kurtulus can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

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Dr. Mel M. Kurtulus M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9850 Genesee Ave Suite 640

9850 Genesee Ave Suite 640 -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-558-2272, 858-677-0777
Fax: 858-677-0666, 858-558-2285

Practice At 10862 Calle Verde

10862 Calle Verde -
La Mesa, CA 91941
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Dr. Mel M. Kurtulus M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 44 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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