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Dr. Richard Kent Gutknecht M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Richard Kent Gutknecht M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

5/5(20)
19550 E 39th St S Suite 300 Independence MO, 64057
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Dr. Richard Gutknecht is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Independence, MO. Dr. Gutknecht specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Gutknecht can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Gutknecht 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 Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm 1974

University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1974

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Treatments

  • Vaginal Prolapse
  • Fibroids
  • Pregnancy
  • Vaginitis
  • Pain
  • Wrinkle & Scar Improvement

Dr. Richard Kent Gutknecht M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 19550 E 39th St S Suite 300

19550 E 39th St S Suite 300 -
Independence, MO 64057
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New patients: 816-478-0220
Fax: 816-795-3456, 816-478-4879

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