Dr. Riddick Ackerman M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
400 Constance St Walterboro SC, 29488About
Dr. Riddick Ackerman is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Walterboro, SC. Dr. Ackerman specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ackerman can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ackerman 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 Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1982
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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