About
Dr. Luba Foltz is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 17 years of experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She then completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Foltz also serves as Chief of Staff at Swedish Medical Center First Hill campus.
Dr. Foltz is passionate about pregnancy care, including VBAC and IVF pregnancies. She focuses on fertility workups, miscarriage care, and managing irregular bleeding. Originally from Ukraine, she speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian fluently. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and being outdoors with her two children and her pug.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS in Psychology, University of Washington, 1996
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2000
Residency
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, 2000-2004; Chief Resident 2003-2004
Certifications
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Foltz right for?
Dr. Foltz suits women seeking comprehensive OB/Gyn care from a single, highly experienced physician. Patients navigating pregnancy, including VBAC, IVF, or advanced maternal age, benefit from her hands-on approach. She also serves women managing fertility challenges, recurrent pregnancy loss, or irregular bleeding. Patients in perimenopause or menopause find her hormonal therapy and education resources valuable. Her multilingual fluency makes her a strong fit for Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Foltz specializes in the full range of obstetrics and gynecology. Her clinical passions include VBAC, IVF pregnancies, advanced maternal age care, fertility workups, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She also treats perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, abnormal bleeding, cervical dysplasia, and gestational diabetes and hypertension.
Yes, Dr. Foltz holds board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, where she served as Chief Resident.
Yes, Dr. Foltz personally manages every prenatal visit and attends all deliveries for her obstetrical patients. She affiliates with Swedish Medical Center First Hill for all deliveries and surgeries. Patients work with her directly throughout the entire pregnancy.
Dr. Foltz speaks English, Russian, and Ukrainian fluently. Originally from Ukraine, she can conduct appointments entirely in any of these three languages.
Yes, Dr. Foltz performs minimally invasive surgery, including colposcopy, LEEP for cervical dysplasia, hysteroscopy, and laparoscopy. She performs all procedures at Swedish Medical Center First Hill, where she also serves as Chief of Staff.
Dr. Foltz provides education and treatment for the full range of menopausal symptoms, including night sweats, hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances. She offers hormonal therapy and works with each patient to build a treatment plan suited to their history and goals.
Dr. Foltz has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for over 20 years. Before founding Seattle Concierge OB/Gyn in March 2024, she spent 17 years with a leading Seattle private group. She brings deep clinical experience to every patient relationship.
Yes, Dr. Foltz provides both preconception counseling and postpartum care. She helps patients prepare for pregnancy with thorough evaluations and supports them through recovery after delivery. Fertility workups and miscarriage follow-up testing are also part of her clinical scope.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026