Dr. Arelis Marie Figueroa MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
533 Bolivar St Rm 535 New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Arelis Figueroa is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Figueroa specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Figueroa can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Figueroa 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
Central University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 2008
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