Dr. Ferdinand J Plavidal MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
7580 Fannin St Suite 335 Houston TX, 77054About
Dr. Ferdinand Plavidal is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Plavidal specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Plavidal can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Plavidal 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1972
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1972
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1972
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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- Menopause
- Pregnancy
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