Bruce Lastra
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
15 Hospital Dr Bridgton ME, 04009About
Dr. Bruce Lastra is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Bridgton, ME. Dr. Lastra specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Lastra can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Lastra 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 New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States MD
University of New England / Main Campus 1995
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995
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- Pregnancy
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