Dr. Elizabeth S. Cottongim MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
380 S. Junction Crossing Suite B Westfield IN, 46074About
Dr. Elizabeth Cottongim is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Westfield, IN. Dr. Cottongim specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Cottongim can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Cottongim 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
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 2009
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
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