Dr. Russ Fothergill, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1713 SW H K Dodgen Loop Bldg II, Ste 100 Temple TX, 76502About
Dr. Russ Fothergill is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Fothergill specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Fothergill can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Fothergill 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 2000
Texas A&M University, TX 2000
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Obesity
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
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