Dr. Paul Anthony Pietro M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
121 Main St Chester SC, 29706About
Dr. Paul Pietro is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Chester, SC. Dr. Pietro specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Pietro can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Pietro 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fibroids
- Vaginitis
- Pain
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- Dr. Pratibha Premanand Raut MD830 Davis Dr. Chester SC 29706