Dr. Joan E Lister MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2 Park St Gyn Adams MA, 01220About
Dr. Joan Lister is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Adams, MA. Dr. Lister specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Lister can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Lister 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1977
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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