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Dr. Jan J Penkala MD, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Jan J Penkala MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

3/5(50)
6 Blackstone Valley Pl Suite 501 Lincoln RI, 02865
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3/5

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Dr. Jan Penkala is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Lincoln, RI. Dr. Penkala specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Penkala can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Penkala 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

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1978

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Treatments

  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Menopause
  • Pregnancy
  • Birth Defects
  • Vaginitis
  • Pain
  • Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
  • Uterine Prolapse
  • Cold Sores

Dr. Jan J Penkala MD's Practice location

Jan Penkala

6 Blackstone Valley Pl Suite 501 -
Lincoln, RI 02865
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New patients: 401-334-2229
Fax: 401-333-2454

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Dr. Jan J Penkala MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 50 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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