Dr. Christo John Shakr MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
300 Congress St Crown Obstetrics And Quincy MA, 02169About
Dr. Christo Shakr is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Quincy, MA. Dr. Shakr specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shakr can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shakr can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2011 Boston Super Doctors
- 1991 Obstetrical Teaching Award Presented by Ob/ Gyn Residents at Tufts Un
- 1992-1993 Tufts Medical Student-Citation for Excellence in Teaching.
- 1993 Alpha Omega Alpha.
Fellowships
- St Margaret's Hospital, Fellow 1984
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