Dr. Laurel A. Kirkhart M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
90 Jackson Pike Gallipolis OH, 45631About
Dr. Laurel Kirkhart is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Gallipolis, OH. Dr. Kirkhart specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Kirkhart can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Kirkhart 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1986
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1986
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1990
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Menopause
- Pregnancy
- Scleroderma
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Uterine Prolapse
- Wrinkle & Scar Improvement
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