Dr. Alan B. Patterson, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Alan B. Patterson, who serves patients in Florida.

An experienced and compassionate obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Patterson tends to patients at his private practice in Coral Springs, Florida. He delivers his wonderful patients at 2 hospitals in Boca Raton, Florida. He treats women of all ages and provides a wide range of services including delivery and pregnancy care,ob and gyn ultrasounds, birth control, pap smears, and treatments for osteoporosis, HPV, incontinence, fibroids,vaginitis, abnormal uterine bleeding, hormone replacement therapy, and he does in office minor procedures such as in office hysteroscopy with D&C or endometrial biopsy.

Known for the gentle and personalized care he offers to his patients, he develops relationships to help them lead healthier lives. When he is consulting with his patients, his attention is directed 100% at his patients, instead of directing his attention at his computer while taking notes like many other providers. Dr Patterson has delivered almost 6000 babies and does all of his own deliveries. He rarely misses a delivery!

Furthermore, his patients benefit from his highly personalized approach to healthcare. He tailors treatment plans and services to meet the specific needs of each individual patient, ensuring they receive the best possible care. He is available 7 days a week and offers same-day appointments as well as telemedicine appointments.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Patterson graduated from Tulane University, Phi Beta Kappa, and received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He then went on to serve his internship and residency in obstetrics & gynecology at St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital and Health Care Center.

With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics & gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The ABOG is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, cervix, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).

Among his various accolades, Dr. Patterson was rated as one of the top three OBGYNs in Coral Springs, Florida, as determined by ThreeBestRated (2019-2022).

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