Dr. John M Gilkey MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
2728 Old Forest Rd Lynchburg VA, 24501About
Dr. John Gilkey is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Gilkey specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Gilkey can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Gilkey 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 Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1972
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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