Dr. Gary Michael Agena M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
15748 Medical Arts Dr Hammond LA, 70403About
Dr. Gary Agena is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Hammond, LA. Dr. Agena specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Agena can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Agena 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
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 2002
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2002
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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