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Carolyn V Shaak HD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology

4/5(28)
405 Great Plain Avenue Needham MA, 02492
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4/5

About

Dr. Carolyn Shaak is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Needham, MA. Dr. Shaak specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shaak can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shaak 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1979

University of Virginia School of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Menopause
  • Osteoporosis
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Vaginitis
  • Pain
  • Alopecia

Carolyn V Shaak HD's Practice location

Carolyn Shaak

405 Great Plain Avenue -
Needham, MA 02492
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New patients: 781-453-2927
Fax: 781-453-2966

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shaak


4.0

Based on 28 reviews

Carolyn V Shaak HD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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