Dr. Leon D Schimmel MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2020 Sutter Pl #203 Davis CA, 95616About
Dr. Leon Schimmel is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Davis, CA. Dr. Schimmel specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Schimmel can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Schimmel 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1967
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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