
Dr. Stephen E. Litsey M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
121 N 20th St #2 Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. Stephen Litsey is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Opelika, AL. Dr. Litsey specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Litsey can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Litsey 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1986
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Kimberly D Fields MD1711 PEPPERELL PKWY OPELIKA AL 36801
- Dr. Mitchell Wade Alverson M.D.121 N 20th St Opelika AL 36801
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