Howard Salvay
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2915 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95065About
Dr. Howard Salvay is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Salvay specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Salvay can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Salvay 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, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1976
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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- Kaiser Foundation Hospital (South Sacramento)
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