Dr. Althea L Alexis M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
6100 Harris Pkwy Suite 200 Fort Worth TX, 76132About
Dr. Althea Alexis is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Alexis specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Alexis can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Alexis 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
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1990
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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