Angelika Priestley, MD

“With an open-minded philosophy towards womens care.”Dr. OToole feels that the patient should play an active role in making decisions of her own medical care. She is especially noted for her interest in womens health, including but not limited to infertility, osteoporosis, and menopause, as well as the challenge of obstetrics.After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, she attended the University of Health Sciences, at Chicago Medical School. She received her medical degree in 1985, and then completed an internship in internal medicine at Los Angeles County University of Southerna California Medical Center and her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Womens Hospital at Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center. Following the completion of her residency, Dr. OToole moved to Orange County and began her Obstetrics and Gynecology practice. Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. OToole is a member of the North American Menopause Society.Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Dr. OToole had the opportunity to live in different areas all over the United States, as well as the Orient while she was growing up. Dr. OToole is now married and has a son and a daughter. She enjoys many activities and sports, including running, swimming, and skiing. She is an avid reader and loves to bake. She looks forward to living in the Orange County area, caring for her patients, for many years.

Cultivating patient trust and empowerment through educated care. Dr. Raffo received a Bachelor of Science degree from Agnes Scott College (a small womens college in Georgia). She received her medical degree from University of California, Irvine, where she also completed her residency training. Dr. Raffo has been in practice with Orange Coast Womens Medical Group since 1997. The excitement and diversity of obstetrics and gynecology is what attracted her to this specialty. She finds it very rewarding to help patients with their individual medical needs. Part of her responsibility as a physician is to provide education and options to her patients. She also believes each patient has the right to be the ultimate decision maker in her own care. This can only be achieved when patients understand the necessary information and have a mutually trusting relationship with their doctor. She feels the rewards of educating and caring for women of all ages are immense and that it is a privilege to be part of the unforgettable moments in a woman's life as she gives birth. She forms close relationships with her patients and receives great satisfaction journeying through life's experiences together. As a mother and a wife Dr. Raffo relates to many of the issues her patients face. Dr. Raffo has a special interest in high-risk obstetrics and laparoscopy. Originally from Alabama, she has been a resident of Orange County since 1985. She lives locally with her husband and two sons. Entertaining friends and family brings me great enjoyment. I also enjoy traveling. Much of my free time is spent watching my boys play sports, particularly football and baseball. A new passion of mine is exercising. I finally started to practice what I preach and I am feeling the benefits of more energy what all of us need more of.