Dr. Christopher James Birkholz M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2401 S 31st St Temple TX, 76508About
Dr. Christopher Birkholz is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Birkholz specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Birkholz can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Birkholz can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 2008
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Outstanding OB/GYN teaching resident: Chosen as best teaching resident
- 2010 Golden apple teaching award: Recognized as the Best OB/GYN Teaching R
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
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