Dr. Cheryl Ann Ferrier M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
3131 Mount Vernon Ave 4a/B Alexandria VA, 22305About
Dr. Cheryl Ferrier is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Ferrier specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ferrier can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ferrier 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
Howard University College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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