Dr. Christine Penso M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Obstetrics
736 Cambridge St St Margaret's Hall 7 Brighton MA, 02135About
Dr. Christine Penso is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Brighton, MA. Dr. Penso specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Penso can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Penso 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 Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1979
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG- Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Risk Pregnancy, Ultrasound (sonogram), Prenatal Diagnosis
Fellowships
- Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fl, Maternal & Fetal Med Fellow 1983
- Yale New Haven Hosp, CT, Ultrasound/Prenat Diag Fellow 1995
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