Dr. Pedro R. Camara M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
363 W Northwest Hwy Palatine IL, 60067About
Dr. Pedro Camara is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Palatine, IL. Dr. Camara specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Camara can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Camara 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1975
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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