Dr. Octavio R Chirino M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
15945 CLAYTON RD BALLWIN MO, 63011About
Dr. Octavio Chirino is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Chirino specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Chirino can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Chirino 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1973
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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