Dr. John A Shannon M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1304 13th Ave Se Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. John Shannon is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Shannon specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Shannon can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Shannon 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Genital Warts
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Stress Incontinence
- Menstrual Cramps
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