Dr. Gretchen Folk
Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyNPI: 1033180047
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(619) 532-9341About This Provider
Dr. Gretchen Folk is an oral and maxillofacial pathologist with 20 years of experience helping patients in San Diego understand diseases and conditions affecting the mouth, jaw, and head and neck area. She earned her dental degree from the University of Washington and completed specialized training in oral pathology at top institutions including the Naval Dental School and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. Dr. Folk is board-certified and recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and she specializes in diagnosing complex soft tissue conditions, salivary gland diseases, and head and neck lesions. Beyond her practice, she teaches dental students at Loma Linda University and leads the pathology department at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Dr. Folk is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
Education & Training
- Oral Pathology residency training at Naval Dental School in Bethesda, MD
- DDS from University of Washington (1998)
- MS in Oral Biology from George Washington University
- Oral Pathology residency training at Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Fellow of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
NPI registered: 01/28/2006
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Professional Memberships
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Beyond the Office
Regular guest lecturer at Loma Linda University
Department Head of Anatomic Pathology at Naval Medical Center San Diego (2004)
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