Dr. Sukanya Rani Makkapati DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
4949 Westown Pkwy Suite 140 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Sukanya Makkapati is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Makkapati specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Makkapati can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Makkapati 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1993
Sisters of Charity Hospital of BuffaloUniv. of Health Sciences 1993
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Anemia
- Pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Goiter
- Menstrual Cramps
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