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Valerie J. Flaherman

Valerie J. Flaherman

MD, MPH

Pediatrician

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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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Preventive Medicine, General Preventive Medicine, 2008

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, 1996

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Preventative Medicine, 2005

    UCSF, Pediatrics, 1996

  • Internship

    UCSF, Pediatrics, 1993

  • Degree

    Harvard Medical School, 1992

  • Languages

    English

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