Dr. Katherine Dykes MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2011 N Carothers Rd Franklin TN, 37067About
Dr. Katherine Dykes is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Franklin, TN. Dr. Dykes specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Dykes can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Dykes 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1988
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1988
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Treatments
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
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