Dr. John W Riggs M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
5656 Kelley St Houston TX, 77026About
Dr. John Riggs is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Riggs specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Riggs can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Riggs 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
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1986
University of Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 1986
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1986
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Gestational Diabetes
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
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