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Dr. Francis Akom MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1370 Remount Rd Suite D Charleston SC, 29406About
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
Treatments
- Obesity
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Pain
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Christine A Case MD9221 University Blvd Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Christopher R Accetta MD9291 Medical Plaza Dr Charleston SC 29406
- Mr. James Thomas Martin M.D.9213 A. University Blvd. Charleston SC 29406
- Dr. Michael W Prystowsky MD9291 Medical Plaza Dr Charleston SC 29406
Nearest Hospitals
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9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR CHARLESTON SC 29406