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Dr. Francis Akom MD, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Francis Akom MD

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

4/5(36)
1370 Remount Rd Suite D Charleston SC, 29406
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4/5

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Dr. Francis Akom is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Akom specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Akom can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Akom 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 Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1989

University of Ghana / Medical School 1989

University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 1989

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Treatments

  • Obesity
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Pregnancy
  • Pain

Dr. Francis Akom MD's Practice location

Dr. Francis Akom, MD

1370 Remount Rd Suite D -
Charleston, SC 29406
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New patients: 843-566-1200
Fax: 843-566-0401

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Patient Experience with Dr. Akom


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Dr. Francis Akom MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 36 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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