Dr. Nathan Ratchford M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Obstetrics
1605 Martin Springs Dr Suite 320 Rolla MO, 65401About
Dr. Nathan Ratchford is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Rolla, MO. Dr. Ratchford specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ratchford can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ratchford 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
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Pain
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