Lea Porche M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
825 Fairfax Ave Suite 310 Norfolk VA, 23507About
Dr. Lea Porche is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Porche specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Porche can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Porche 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
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 2010
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
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