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Valerie A Ochs, CNM
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
I was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Fla. Growing up near the beach, I developed a love for the ocean and all things in it. My favorite smell is that of waves crashing on the ocean floor. When I was pregnant with my oldest child, I chose a certified nurse midwife (CNM) as my provider. Pregnancy was such an amazing journey and with the presence of my midwife, I soon realized that this was my calling. I relocated to Atlanta in 2005. I have two sons and a daughter, all delivered by midwives!
About my practice
I am very excited to be a part of the Kaiser Permanente team as I believe in our integrated approach to health care delivery. I came into this profession after my own experience of using a nurse midwife through pregnancy, and she left a profound, everlasting impact on my life. When I approach my practice, I want women and families to leave their pregnancies with the same impression. I also want women to be empowered in their health, bodies and minds throughout their lives. I believe in a natural approach to pregnancy and childbirth with as little intervention as is safely possible. I support a couple's choices for the birth of their baby. I truly love my profession and feel like it is an honor for a woman to entrust her care in me, especially during the intimate time of childbirth. I love the gift of life and the sound of a baby's first breath! It never gets old, and I still cry when I hear it.
How I thrive
I thrive by being a mother. My three kids keep me on my toes between Boy Scouts, travel baseball, football, basketball, dance and cheer. I enjoy all things outdoors, and I am not afraid to get dirty! My most memorable times are spent with family. I enjoy SCUBA diving, traveling, photography, scrapbooking and hiking. I also love music of all genres, going to concerts, spending time with friends and Starbucks tea!
Medical groups and plans
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente Alpharetta Medical Center
Plans accepted
- HMO or EPO
- Individual and Family Plans - Added Choice
- Senior Advantage
- Signature HMO
Contact information
- Health Line
- 1-800-255-0056 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Health Line
- 1-800-611-1811 (toll free)
- Health Line locally
- 404-365-0966
My training, certifications and licensing
Professional school
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineTo find:
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This page was last updated on: 04/24/2025