Dr. Erica R. Downey MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
75 BAYLOR DR STE 200 BLUFFTON SC, 29910About
Dr. Erica Downey is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in BLUFFTON, SC. Dr. Downey specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Downey can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Downey 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
Northeast Ohio Medical University Medical
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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