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Dr. Karen Duckwall MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2215 Portland Ave Louisville KY, 40212About
Dr. Karen Duckwall is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Duckwall specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Duckwall can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Duckwall 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
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1978
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
Dr. Karen Duckwall MD's Practice location
Practice At 2215 Portland Ave
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Divya B Cantor MD2215 PORTLAND AVE LOUISVILLE KY 40212
- Dr. Jeffrey D Glazer MD2215 PORTLAND AVE LOUISVILLE KY 40212
Nearest Hospitals
JEWISH HOSPITAL & ST MARY'S HEALTHCAREl
200 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY LOUISVILLE KY 40202NORTON HOSPITAL/NORTON MEDICAL PAVILIONS/KOSAIR CHl
200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET LOUISVILLE KY 40202