Dr. Sanford Lee Yankow MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
91555 Overseas Hwy Suite 3 Tavernier FL, 33070About
Dr. Sanford Yankow is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Tavernier, FL. Dr. Yankow specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Yankow can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Yankow 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 1969
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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