About
Dr. Cecilia Tolo Gambala is a maternal and fetal medicine OB-GYN in Metairie, Louisiana, board certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology. She trained at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency and Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago. Dr. Gambala practices at Canal Wome's Clinic and University Hospital, where she cares for pregnant patients, including those with high-risk pregnancies such as advanced maternal age, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia and obesity.
Her procedures include fetal ultrasound, biophysical profile testing, anatomy ultrasound and vaginal delivery, as well as cesarean delivery and postpartum care. She focuses on optimizing maternal health to achieve positive pregnancy outcomes, a live and healthy infant, and swift recovery for the mother. Her clinical interests include obesity, diabetes, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction and trial of labor after cesarean deliveries. Dr. Gambala speaks English and serves the New Orleans community as Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Director of Medical Student Education in Ob/Gyn at Tulane University Medical School.
Conditions Treated
- Advanced maternal age
- Birth defects risk
- Gestational diabetes
- High risk pregnancy
- Pre-eclampsia
- Pregnancy complications
- Anemia
- Birth/labor & delivery
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Prior pregnancy/delivery complications
Specialized Treatments
- Anatomy ultrasound
- Birth defects screening
- Contraception counseling
- Fetal ultrasound
- Maternal care for fetal abnormality
- Routine pregnancy monitoring
- Biophysical profile (BPP) test
- C-section scar care
- Fetal Doppler ultrasound (blood flow evaluation)
- High risk pregnancy monitoring
- Postpartum check-up
- Vaginal ultrasound
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Louisiana
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.