Deidre M. Defoe, MD, MPh

Obstetrician

Dr. Deidre M. Defoe is an Obstetrician in Alexandria, VA with special training and skill in medically managing pregnancy, then, both vaginal and surgical childbirth. As an Obstetrician, Deidre M. Defoe, MD, MPh performs pregnancy monitoring and birthing support. Obstetrics is the surgical field that manages natural, medication-assisted, and/or high-risk childbirth. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Obstetricians include morning sickness, back and leg pain, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and infections. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetricians include routine prenatal ultrasounds, measurements and tests, supervision of baby's delivery in cooperation with nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and other pregnancy care professionals.