Frank Goicocechea

OB/GYN

Dr. Goicoechea is a graduate of the University of Southern California and completed medical school at the University of California School of Medicine.  He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Oakland.  Prior to his arrival in San Diego, Dr. Goicoechea was an instructor at University of Southern California School of Pharmacy. In addition to caring for his patients at Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Dr. Goicoechea has previously served as the hospital’s OB-GYN Department Chairman.  He actively participates in the OB-GYN Peer Review Committee.  Dr. Goicoechea is a member of the Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, California Medical Association, San Diego GYN Society, and American Association of Endoscopic Surgeons.

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