Dr. Carolyn A. Deshefy M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
760 Saybrook Road Middletown CT, 06457About
Dr. Carolyn Deshefy is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Middletown, CT. Dr. Deshefy specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Deshefy can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Deshefy 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1993
Rutgers 1993
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Pain
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