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Valerie J. Flaherman, MD, MPH

Pediatric Primary Care Mount Zion
877-822-4453
Portrait of Valerie J. Flaherman
Portrait of Valerie J. Flaherman
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Valerie J. Flaherman, MD, MPH

Pediatric Primary Care Mount Zion
877-822-4453

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About me

Dr. Valerie J. Flaherman is a pediatrician with special interests in breastfeeding and preventive care for newborns.

Flaherman's research investigates issues related to breastfeeding.

Flaherman earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and her master of public health degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She completed a residency in pediatrics at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and a residency in preventive medicine at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • General Preventive Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine
  • Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

Fellowship

  • Pediatrics, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Residency

  • Public Health & Gen Preventive Med, UCSF Medical Center - OMAG
  • Pediatrics, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital--Oakland

Degree

  • MD, Harvard Medical School

Academic Title

  • Professor-in-Residence

My expertise

  • Treatments
    • Preventive Medicine

Locations

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