Dr. Alan L Christensen M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1111 Medical Center Cir Mayfield KY, 42066About
Dr. Alan Christensen is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Mayfield, KY. Dr. Christensen specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Christensen can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Christensen 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
Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine MD
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1983
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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