Dr. James F Patten MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
12339 Stratford Dr Clive IA, 50325About
Dr. James Patten is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Clive, IA. Dr. Patten specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Patten can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Patten 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1982
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1982
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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