Dr. Catharine A. Schmitt M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
1000 Breckenridge St Suite 200 Owensboro KY, 42303About
Dr. Catharine Schmitt is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Owensboro, KY. Dr. Schmitt specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Schmitt can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Schmitt 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1976
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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