Dr. Peter A. Schwartz M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
6th Ave and Spruce St Reading PA, 19611About
Dr. Peter Schwartz is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Reading, PA. Dr. Schwartz specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Schwartz can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Schwartz 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1966
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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